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Chitravina N. Ravikiran, George Brooks, and Homayoun Sakhi

October 15 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT

Cornucopia of Color, Music, and Sounds: Chitravina N. Ravikiran, George Brooks, and Homayoun Sakhi

Cornucopia of Color, Music, and Sounds

World-renowned musician N. Ravikiran is the foremost master of the Chitravina, the world’s oldest slide instrument—a 21-stringed, fretless lute. Ravikiran is among the most significant modern contributors to Indian music and culture and is also known as the “Mozart of Indian music.”

Joining Ravikiran will be world-renowned saxophonist George Brooks has successfully bridged the worlds of Jazz and Indian Classical music, composing music acclaimed for its diversity and prolific nature. He has worked with many world-famous artists, including Zakir Hussain, Prasanna, and more.

Also taking the stage, Homayun Sakhi is a brilliant master Rubab player born in Afghanistan, who has collaborated with Kronos Quartet and many other masters. He is a virtuoso born into a musical lineage and endowed with a charismatic musical presence.

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Montalvo Arts Center
15400 Montalvo Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
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408-961-5800
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