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Presented by Sneh Arts & Ustad Vilayat Khan Foundation
Ustad Vilayat Khan 20th Anniversary Memorial Concert
Saturday, March 2, 2024
7 PM
Zankel Hall
As a classical sitar player and developer of the “gayaki ang” playing style, created to mimic the human voice, Ustad Vilayat Khan inspired a generation to explore the finer nuances of musical aesthetics. The performance begins with an opening tribute performed by Mausiqui Ensemble, featuring a unique combination of music, poetry, and audio visuals showcasing the journey of the maestro, followed by a sitar recital by Nishat Khan, accompanied by Nitin Mitta.
Performers
Nishat Khan, Sitar
Hidayat Khan, Vocals and Sitar
Abhik Mukherjee, Sitar
Jay Gandhi, Flute
Nitin Mitta, Tabla
Ehren Hanson, Tabla
Enayat Hussain, Tabla
Sunayana Kachroo, Narrator