Enjoy a perfect day with your children and family, discovering the heritage of Indian arts and music, while exploring delicious food and vibrant activities across two lively venues in Leicester.
Ustad Allauddin Khan (8 October 1862 – 6 September 1972), affectionately known as Baba, was born in Shibpur, Brahmanbaria (now in Bangladesh). Emerging from modest beginnings, he initially trained in vocal music and a...
Pandit Nikhil Ranjan Banerjee (14 October 1931 – 27 January 1986) was a celebrated sitar virtuoso of the Maihar gharana. Born in Calcutta to sitarist Jitendra Nath Banerjee, he showed prodigious talent...
Ustad Vilayat Khan (28 August 1928–13 March 2004) was a legendary Indian sitar maestro, born into the distinguished Imdadkhani (Etawah) gharana—one of the most storied lineages in Hindustani classical music. He began...
Pandit Ravi Shankar was born on April 7, 1920 in Varanasi and initially trained in dance before dedicating himself to music at age 18. He became a disciple of the legendary Ustad Allauddin Khan in...
Move over, Cinderella. The humble pumpkin has a higher purpose to fill. As a small team working to push the boundaries of Indian art, Darbar recognises that many musical milestones are only...
The Sitar is one of the most iconic stringed instruments in Indian classical music, known for its resonant, meditative sound and intricate melodic capabilities. It features a long, hollow neck, a gourd-shaped...
St Martin-in-the-Fields, Candlelight Concert Sanskrati Wahane, a rising star of Indian classical music, has enchanted audiences worldwide with her soulful sitar playing and profound understanding of melody. Her performances are marked by...
Kirit began his journey into Western classical music by learning the piano at a young age. As a teenager, he developed an interest in Indian classical music, studying the Sarangi and Shabad...
Dharambir Singh is a prominent sitar player and Indian music educator based in England. A disciple of the legendary Ustad Vilayat Khan, he has deeply imbibed the rich styles of the Imdad...