Shashank Subramanyam + Prattyush Banerjee

Subramanyam opens the evening. Performing music in the Carnatic tradition, he has captivated audiences across the globe. With tones that shimmer with emotion and depth, he transforms the humble bamboo flute – an ancient, organic instrument – into a voice that sings to the soul.

He has led many ensembles and made guest appearances with renowned bands including John McLaughlin’s supergroup Remember Shakti, receiving a Grammy Award nomination, and performed with artists including Paco De Lucia, the late tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Ajoy Chakraborthy, to name just a few.

After the interval, Prattyush Banerjee takes the stage.

From his spellbinding Coke Studio performances to acclaimed Bollywood scores such as Piku and Madras Café, Banerjee is celebrated for fearlessly bridging traditional Indian classical music with contemporary soundscapes.

Along with performing and composing, Banerjee has created an electric version of the sarod, called the jyotidhwani – part of his mission to have the sarod ‘speak many languages’ while staying rooted in its classical lineage.

Banerjee is joined on stage by Sukhvinder ‘Pinky’ Singh on tabla – the UK-based powerhouse percussionist known for his bold style, incredible technique and magnetic energy.  You might know him from his Grammy-winning collaboration with Ry Cooder and Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt on A Meeting by the River.

There is also an appearance from Giuliano Modarelli on guitar. The Italian guitarist, composer, producer and educator is based in London, and his sound draws from the city’s global influences – new jazz, electronic music, dub and Indian classical traditions.

Presented by Asian Arts Agency and the Southbank Centre.