Dhrupad with Pt. Uday Bhawalkar

Dhrupad is one of the oldest forms of North Indian classical music and Pt. Uday Bhawalkar maintains its majesty and subtle nuances. Experience this ancient artform from its leading exponent in this rare concert in Calgary.

Event Information

• Sunday, June 7, 2026
• Doors open at 3:00 pm, show begins at 4:00 pm
• River Park Church (map)

Seating is first-come-first-serve.

This event is FREE for Raga Mala Members, but all attendees require a ticket. So, if you're a member, please register for your free ticket through Eventbrite. For non-members, we charge $15 for students and seniors, and $20 for everyone else. Please bring your valid student ID if you've purchased a student ticket. Limited door tickets will be available. We encourage everyone to get their tickets online.

Not a member?

Door tickets will be subject to availability. To ensure your spot in this magical concert, please get your tickets online.

Artist Biographies

Pt. Uday Bhawalkar:

Pandit Uday Bhawalkar is a leading Dhrupad singer. As a teenager he trained at the Dhrupad Kendra in Bhopal, and now follows the Dagarvani style of his later gurus – Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar and Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar. In 1987 he was awarded a gold medal by Ustad Nasir Aminuddin Dagar, one of the ‘senior’ Dagar brothers, kick-starting an acclaimed performance career.

In 1992 he helped establish the Veena Foundation in memory of his gurus, aiming to promote dhrupad and to give scholarships to economically challenged students. He has also contributed to film soundtracks, and now focuses much of his time on teaching from his home in Pune as well as through his position at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy.

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