A mesmerising intermingling of Classical South Asian and Western percussion instruments, along with sitar and unique carnatic vocal stylings presented during a Unity Concert at Bahai Temple in Delhi.
Hafeez Ahmed Alvi, Tabla maestro : Hafeez Ahmed Alvi was born into the great musician family of the Delhi Gharana. He is the son of Ustad Sayyed Hafeez Ahmed Alvi, an A-grade artist of All India radio and a well-known sitar player. Hafeez has decveloped his style under the tutelage of ustad Akram Khan of Ajrara gharana, which employs complex patterns of the index and middle fingers which create great clarity of sound. The recipient of multiple awards in renowned competitions including All-India Radio and Haribalabh Sangeet Sammelan Music , Hafeez has performed at many venues in India and abroad.
Fakhroddin Ghaffari, Percussionist: Originally from Kurdistan, Iran, began studying the tombak (Persian goblet drum) with his uncle, Saeed Abbasi, from age five. At 16, he began mastering the daf (Kurdish frame drum). He moved to India in 2002, after working with several Persian classical ensembles in his native land.
Aadarsh M. Nair, Vocalist : Aadarsh M. Nair is a deciple of Guruvayoor Dr. T.V. Manikandan and a final year student in English literature at Kirrori Mal College, University of Delhi. He is also pursuing sangeeta shiromani in carnatic music from the faculty of music. He has performed at prestigious venues in India, including Delhi Tamil Sangam, India Habitat Centre and India International centre. Aadarsh is also a regular performer on All india Radio.
Hari Narayan, Percussionist: Considers playing the ghatam to be his passion. One of the most ancient percussion instruments of south India, its a clay pot backed with brass or copper fillings with a narrow mouth that produces a variety of pitches. For the last six years Hari has received training on the ghatam from Dr. S. Karthick, and also plays the mridangum, kanjira (a South Indian frame drum and member of t
