About This Event

Experience an evening of live music where Indian classical traditions meet contemporary musical expression at Bristol Ragas: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets on Sunday, 13 September 2026, at the Trinity Centre, Bristol. The concert features Pandit Debasis Chakroborty on Indian slide guitar, Giuliano Modarelli on Western guitar, Sam Evans on tabla, and R. N. Prakash on ghatam. Bringing together artists from India, the United Kingdom, and Australia, the performance explores the connection between Hindustani and Carnatic traditions alongside Western guitar in a unique cross-cultural collaboration. The programme begins with Indian classical raga performances, highlighting the expressive sound of the Indian slide guitar, supported by tabla and ghatam. In the second half, the artists present original fusion compositions that combine Indian and Western musical ideas through improvisation, rhythm, and melodic dialogue. Presented as part of Kala Festival 2026, this concert offers audiences an innovative performance that celebrates tradition, collaboration, and musical creativity. Whether you are familiar with Indian classical music or discovering it for the first time, the evening promises an engaging and memorable live experience. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the concert begins at 6:30 PM.

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