Music in the Park Series - Hindustani Sarangi Concert

Swara Lahari (the music wing of Yuva Bharati) presents a Sarangi concert as part of their open-air Music in the Park series.
About this Event

Suhail Yusuf Khan - Sarangi

Suhail Yusuf Khan is a critically acclaimed, eighth-generation hereditary sarangi master, vocalist, and ethnomusicologist. Descended from the legendary maestro Ustad Sabri Khan, he began his training at age seven under the Guru-Shishya Parampara tradition and made his debut at eleven. Celebrated by BBC Radio as a "contemporary master," Khan seamlessly bridges Hindustani classical music with global genres, including collaborations with rock band Switchfoot, the folk-jazz trio Yorkston/Thorne/Khan (Domino Records), and a recent Nobel Peace Prize-commissioned Bob Dylan project alongside Ringo Starr and the Kronos Quartet.

In 2024, Khan earned his Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University, making him the first member of a traditional, hereditary sarangi lineage to receive a doctorate. His research focuses on the political and emotional landscapes of marginalized South Asian musician communities. Previously a Cultural Ambassador for the British Council and a faculty member at the University of Hartford's Hartt School, he has held residencies at institutions including MIT, Oxford, and UCLA. He is currently a Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he is writing his first book, Mirāsītude, and recording a solo album, Sacred Offerings: Sounds of Heritage.

Sameer Gupta - Tabla

Sameer Gupta is a pioneering, first-generation Indian American percussionist uniquely adept at navigating two foundational musical traditions: Black American Music (jazz) on the drum set and Indian classical music on tabla. His career is defined by an innovative sound that fuses traditional and modern improvisational styles, reflecting his dual cultural heritage.

A dedicated community builder and educator, Sameer co-founded Brooklyn Raga Massive, a cultural movement dedicated to raga music, and Raga Kids, an introductory Indian music program for toddlers. Over his distinguished career, he has collaborated with a vast array of master musicians, including NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman, Ron Carter, Jon Batiste, Harry Belafonte, Marc Cary, and Brandee Younger.
The artistes will be joined by Donish Khan on the Swarmandal.