Kabir Centre is proud to present, in collaboration with La maison de la culture Ahuntsic emerging musicians from Quebec/Canada. The following events are proposed.

1. Portraits of Devi (female deity) by Arjun Ashok (vocal) – Anjana Srinivasan (Violin) – Sainan Kandiah (Mridangam) – Kajanan Shanmugarajah (Ghatam)

The months of September and October in the Hindu calendar are filled with celebrations of the Goddess – a time when her many forms are honoured through music, ritual, and devotion. Festivals such as Navratri and Deepavali shine within this season, each carrying its own traditions and expressions of reverence. This concert, Portraits of Devi across Composers, brings this spirit to life, tracing how Carnatic masters have painted her in melody and verse. Arjun Ashok’s vocals paint vivid images of Devi, echoed by Anjana Srinivasan’s violin that arcs and blooms with each raga. Sainan Kandiah’s mridangam — a double-headed South Indian drum — provides a steady rhythmic foundation, while Kajanan Shanmugarajah’s ghatam — a clay pot percussion instrument — adds a warm, earthy resonance. This is a concert both celebratory and meditative — a living garland of sound.

2. Soulful Melodies and Divine Tones by Lionel Pezzano (sitar) – Saulo Olmedo Evans (tabla)

This duo reflects the richness and diverse influences of their backgrounds: a deep and subtle blend of tradition, modernity, and a spiritual vision of the world. Through music, these two musicians have found a unique connection, bringing their paths together at the heart of Hindustani music. Deeply rooted in tradition, this duet offers a sparkling and unique rendition of North Indian classical music, from its most meditative aspects to its most virtuosic expressions.”

3. Laya Triveni (Confluence of rhythms) – Ninad Puranik, Sainan Kandiah, Chinmay Kulkarni, Kajanan Shanmugarajah 

Immerse yourself in a soulful journey where the Chinmay Kulkarni’s Tabla, Sainan Kandiah’s Mridangam, and Kajanan Shanmugarajah’s Ghatam flow like the three sacred rivers, each with its own vibrant voice. Guided by the serene melodic landscape created by Ninad Puranik on the harmonium, the rhythmic rivers carry their ancient traditions from across India to meet in a breathtaking and sacred confluence of sound. Experience the pulse of centuries-old rhythms, the joy of spontaneous dialogue, and the pure meditative power of laya.