Popular Indian artistes Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan and Pandit Anindo Chatterjee will perform in Trinidad on October 4 when Sarav Entertainment stages Legends of India at CLR James Auditorium, Cipriani Labour College, Churchill Roosevelt Highway, Valsayn at 7 pm.
The superstar duo of India will be joined by local stars Neval Chatelal and Prashant Minocha.
Renowned as a giant of the sitar, Khan's virtuosity is expected to be complemented by that of Chatterjee, known as a tabla maestro. When the lyrical genius of the sitar meets the dazzling master of the tabla, the result is electrifying, a release from the organisers said.
Khan is widely regarded as one of the finest sitar players alive today. He learned his craft from his father, Ustad Aziz Khan, and enjoys an impeccable pedigree. He is a seventh-generation heir to the sitar's first family, the Etawah Gharana.
Khan's global reputation as an awe-inspiring performer is complemented by his ability to spread his music as a dedicated and loving guru. "Music is my life" is how Khan sums up his life's philosophy.
Tabla player Chatterjee is a rare luminary of Indian classical music. Trained from his early childhood by Guru Padmabhusan Jnan Prakash Ghosh, he has developed a unique style expanding upon his vast knowledge of the tradition. Both technically and artistically, Chatterjee is regarded as a milestone for future generations to follow.
He has mentored several accomplished tabla players including his son Anubrata who is equally regarded as a soloist and has shared the stage with many top Indian musicians.
In acknowledgment of his immense contribution to music, he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademy Award in 2002, presented by the president of India.
Chatelal is one of T&T's most versatile vocalists. His is a winner of Mastana Bahar (2006), Digicel Rising Stars (2010) and most recently the Tenor Solo category at the 30th Biennial Music Festival (2012).
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