Following the success of Indika Festival and a Liverpool International Jazz Festival performance, Milap return with two big shows this spring! Immerse yourself in a harmonious blend of East-meets-West compositions and a headline performance by “India’s leading sitar player” — appearing for the first time ever in Liverpool.
Firstly, a free event at The Tung Auditorium! A luminous talent within the realm of Indian classical music, on Wednesday 24th April, Debasmita Bhattacharya will be joined by Milap artist-in-residence Kousic Sen for a special instalment of The Tung Auditorium’s lunchtime concert series.
Offering the perfect midday melodies, Bhattacharya not only boasts a profound comprehension of classical traditions, but also possesses an innovative spirit, revitalising the timeless essence of Hindustani music.
Her musical journey started at an early age, having since evolved into the powerhouse musician she is today, touring across India and internationally with numerous cross-genre musicians, breaking down gender stereotypes along the way.
Debasmita Bhattacharya & Kousic Sen / Wednesday 24th April / 1pm / The Tung Auditorium, 60 Oxford Street, Liverpool L7 3NY
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The second show of the Spring Season on Friday, 10th May will feature world-renowned sitar player and maverick musician, Niladri Kumar, as he performs in Liverpool for the first time ever at The Tung Auditorium, alongside virtuoso percussionists Kousic Sen and Yashwant Vaishnav.
Celebrating Classical Indian Heritage through his own unique, captivating, and much-loved style, Niladri Kumar captures the heart of audiences and stirs the soul. Widely acknowledged as India’s foremost sitar player, Kumar’s musical prowess spans generations, rooted in an innate understanding of Indian Classical Music. Trained under his father, a disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar, Kumar was heralded as a prodigy, and has been pushing boundaries ever since.
His groundbreaking creation of the “zitar” – a fusion of electric guitar and sitar – generates a unique rock-guitar sound. His sitar mastery, marked by dexterous double stops, whispering string bends and rapid taans, creates a sound like no other. Joining Niladri is maestro Indian percussionist, Kousic Sen, and the prodigious tabla player, Yashwant Vaishnav.
Niladri Kumar, Kousic Sen & Yashwant Vaishnav / Friday 10th May / 7:30pm / The Tung Auditorium, 60 Oxford Street, Liverpool L7 3NY
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Continuously pushing the boundaries of Indian music and dance – and inviting attendees to come along for the journey – Milap encourages the discovery of new sounds and artistry, creating a welcoming environment for new and old audiences to enjoy the best of what Indian art and culture offers.
