Raga Roots and Rhythm: Purbayan Chatterjee and Amit Kavthekar

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Experience an unforgettable evening of Indian classical music with sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee and tabla virtuoso Amit Kavthekar. Renowned for his soulful artistry and genre-defying innovation, Chatterjee brings decades of global acclaim to the stage, blending the depth of tradition with contemporary flair. He is joined by Kavthekar, a master percussionist trained under the legendary Ustad Allarakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain, whose dynamic and expressive tabla playing bridges classical precision with cross-genre versatility. Together, they create a spellbinding musical dialogue that honors the past while reaching toward new sonic horizons.

Chatterjee and Kavthekar will present Raga Roots and Rhythm - a musical collaboration that showcases the deep interplay between melody and rhythm in Indian classical music. The performance will explore the soul of a raga (melodic framework) through expressive sitar improvisations, while the tabla adds dynamic rhythmic structure and dialogue. Together, they create a rich, immersive journey blending tradition with creative spontaneity.

This event is presented by The Concert Series at Wellesley College, and is free and open to the public. Please park in the Davis Parking Facility and walk a short 5 minutes to the Jewett Arts Center.