Roopa Panesar + Gurdain Rayatt + Giuliano Modarelli

Roopa Panesar is one of the finest sitar players; embracing Indian classical music as well as jazz and western classical; she leaves audiences captivated

Roopa has collaborated with Talvin Singh and performed at high-profile international concerts including Lincoln Center in New York, WOMAD, the Chicago World Music Festival and with the Budapest Orchestra in Brussels, Amsterdam and Budapest.

*“One of the most important musicians to have emerged in the British Asian diaspora over the past few years. She expresses a profound sense of calmness laced with an inexplicable exhilaration.”*

(★★★★ Songlines )

Performing on tabla is Gurdain Rayatt. One of the UK’s most exciting players, Gurdain’s performances range from traditional Indian classical to cross-cultural and experimental music. Rayatt has performed with the world’s best Indian classical musicians, including Anoushka Shankar and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.

Also featured is a special performance by Giuliano Modarelli, who has collaborated with Roopa to create and perform a new piece, commissioned as part of the International Guitar Festival.

The Italian guitarist‘s work transcends genres; based in London, his music draws from the city's diverse international community, integrating influences from new jazz, electronic music, dub, Indian Classical Music, and London’s vibrant cultural landscape.

*“A ridiculously good guitarist.”* (Washington Post)