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Robert Browning Associates, Lotus Music & Dance, and Roulette present
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 8:00pm                      
Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan and Shakir Khan
with Yashwant Vaisnav
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Indian Masters: "The Storm"
Father-Son Jugalbandi (duet)

Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue
​Downtown Brooklyn  | tel. 917-267-0363
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The legendary Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, maestro of the sitar, and his son Shakir Khan, a dynamic young classical sitarist, unite on stage for the first time in New York, joined by Yashwant Vaishnav, a rising star in the tabla (drums) world. Their program, entitled “The Storm,” marks the passing of the torch from one generation of musical greatness to the next.

Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan belongs to an illustrious musical family and has achieved success in not only preserving the tradition, but in pushing its boundaries to greater heights. He is one of the leading exponents of the Etawah gharana (tradition), which was popularized by Ustad Vilayat Khan, and belongs to the seventh generation of this musical lineage. Trained by his father and guru Ustad Aziz Khan, he was recognized as a child prodigy and started performing in public by the time he was eight years old. His performances have been acclaimed as transformative experiences, earning him the nickname “The Man with the Singing Sitar” for his unparalleled ability to evoke vocal nuances through his instrument. He is the recipient of numerous honors, including the Government of India's Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Shakir Khan follows in the footsteps of his father and guru. From his first public performance at the age of 11, to tours with his father and appearances at India’s important music festivals, he has proved himself a worthy heir to one of the world’s oldest classical traditions. Yashwant Vaishnav’s mastery of rhythm and his intuitive understanding of musical dialogue elevate him from a mere accompanist to an equal partner in the creation of this program’s sonic landscape.  

$40 advance*; $45 at door; $35 seniors & students with ID
(advance* and at door)
(*+$2.50 processing fee per advance ticket)