Past Events

Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother stares out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal. When Winston finds love with Julia, he discovers that life does not have to be dull and deadening, and awakens to new possibilities.

Please come and listen to these delightful emerging Canadian talent in performing South Asian Arts: Carnatic Music, Kathak Dance, Hindustani Music and Odissi Dance

Five mini-concerts from 2 pm to 8:30 pm, bringing you the warmth of a true Indian Summer!!!

ADMISSION AND SNACKS FREE; DONATIONS WELCOME!

The much awaited South Asian Film Festival of Montreal is here in its 8th edition. It will be presented over two weekends in 10 sessions. 26 films, long and short, from 11 countries followed by great discussions with filmmakers and panelists. An event absolutely not to be missed!

FOR DETAILS OF FILMS AND TO BUY TICKETS,

VISIT: WWW.SAFFM.CENTREKABIR.COM

Gifted with an ability to summon crystal-clear melodies from his drums, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee is one of India’s greatest living masters of this instrument. Disciple of the legendary grandmaster and Guru Pandit Gyan Prakash Ghosh, he has practised with legends such as Nikhil Bannerjee and has accompanied venerable masters such as the flutist Hariprasad Chaurasia, the saord virtuoso Ali Akbar Khan, the santoor artist Shivkumar Sharma and the Grande Dame of Hindustani vocal Gangubai Hangal.

Ravi Naimpally began his studies with his uncle late Padmabhushan Nikhil Ghosh in Mumbai, India. In 1990 he became a student of Farukkabhad Gharana and continued his studies with Pandit Anindo Chatterjee. In 1997, he was called ‘the coolest musician of the year’ by Eye Magazine of Toronto.

Come and listen to beautiful poetry, recite poetry in the language of your choice, network with other poets in town!

REGISTRATION NEEDED; CALL VIRENDRA JHA AT 514 963 6490

From the celebrated author of The Secret Life of Bees, a #1 New York Times bestselling novel about two unforgettable American women. Writing at the height of her narrative and imaginative gifts, Sue Monk Kidd presents a masterpiece of hope, daring, the quest for freedom, and the desire to have a voice in the world.

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PRESENTED BY KABIR CENTRE IN COLLABORATION WITH PROMIS

RARE OPPORTUNITY DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU, FANS OF SOUTH ASIAN CLASSICAL ARTS!

All you wanted to know about the classical arts of South Asia… Come to listen to the professionals of these arts and learn their mysteries and beauties through interesting interactive sessions.

Subjects covered in 12 interactive sessions

Saturday 8 September: Hindustani Music 3 pm, Carnatic Music: 5 pm, Sarod: 7 pm

Sunday 9 September: Tabla 3 pm, Sitar 5 pm, Kathak Dance 7 pm

Saturday 15 September: Mridangam 3 pm, Qawwali 5 pm, Odissi Dance 7 pm

Sunday 16 September: Kathakali Dance 3 pm, Bharatanatyam Dance 5 pm, Carnatic Violin 7 pm.

Haleem Khan, a master of KUCHIPUDI, with more than 800 shows to his credit will be in Canada to partcipate in The Great India Festival of Ottawa. We are bringing him to Montreal, so all dance-lovers could learn something about the art of this classical dance of South India. A great opportunity for dance students and their gurus. See http://www.haleemkhan.com.

This is a long-awaited evening of popular songs both Bollywood and Ghazals. A double-treat of soulful singing, enhanced by superb keyboard and harmonium support by two other excellent musicians.

Hita Raghunathan, a trained singer of Hindustani music, ghazals and bhajans, is arguably the most popular South Asian singer in Montreal. Whenever she sings, she draws sold-out audiences. Her singing is full of sweetness and vigour and her diction is simply perfect. She will be accompanied this evening by Mushfiq Hashmi on harmonium and keyboard as well as Rakesh Sethi also on keyboard.