Kalāvāṇī Student Recital 2026 Fundraiser

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Indian Classical Music Society Of Vancouver

The Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver promotes and celebrates Indian classical music and dance, fostering community engagement and supporting artists through performances and educational initiatives, enriching cultural diversity in Vancouver.

Manjiri Asnare-Kelkar, known for &ldquo;the sheer power of her voice and rendition&rdquo; (India Today), presents rare rāgas from the Jaipur-Atrauli tradition, each revealing distinctive pathways of melody and emotion. An illustrious vocalist with a seasoned musical intuition, Manjiri initially trained under Pt. C.T. Mhaiskar before studying with Pt. Madhusudhan Kanetkar, from whom she inherited the rich treasures of the Jaipur-Atrauli tradition, and later with its celebrated matriarch, Vidushi Kishori Amonkar. Her touring ensemble features acclaimed tabla maestro Sanjay Deshpande and&nbsp;harmoniumist Dnyaneshwar Sonawane. This concert is part of our Baithak Series, a thematic initiative that explores esoteric aspects of Indian classical music in an engaging and accessible way. Baithaks - traditional chamber concerts - create an intimate connection between artist and audience through smaller venues with floor and chair seating. Each Baithak Series event concludes with a brief artist Q&amp;A, offering listeners the chance to reflect on and deepen their understanding of the evening&rsquo;s theme. We carry over the same theme from our last&nbsp;Baithak Series recital earlier this season in an effort to explore all of what a rāga is and can be, from both Hindustani and Carnatic dimensions.&nbsp; This program is co-presented by the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver, with generous funding from Vancouver Foundation&#39;s LEVEL BIPOC Grant.

Garland of Unusual Rāgas ​with Manjiri Asnare-Kelkar

Kalāvāṇī Institute&rsquo;s Student Recital 2026 showcases the dedication, growth, and creativity of its students in a heartfelt presentation of Indian classical performing arts. Rooted in both prayoga (practice) and śāstra (theory), the institute nurtures a new generation of artists and aesthetes through an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to tradition.&nbsp; From the melodic richness of Hindustānī vocal music to the rhythmic grace of Bharatanāṭyam and other classical forms, this recital offers a glimpse into the journeys of Kalāvāṇī&#39;s students as they bring their training to life on stage. More than anything, this annual occurrence is an homage to our traditions, gurus, and lineages of transmission. Each performance reflects months, even years, of learning, discipline, and passion. ✨ Celebrate and support the next generation of artists✨ Experience a diverse range of student performances✨ A welcoming space for both newcomers and seasoned rasikas 📅 Saturday, June 20 | 1:00PM📍 Clayton Community Center Performances are scheduled to run from show start till 5.30pm, followed by a potluck dinner (provided by the students and teachers at Kalāvāṇī Institute). Guests are welcome to join for any part of the recital. We encourage all to stay as long as possible to support all our students. Please complete this form and donate towards supporting our annual student recital 🙏

Kalāvāṇī Student Recital 2026

Sahabhāva is a Sanskrit word for coexistence, community, and coming together. Originally a virtual festival which was one of the first Indian classical music and dance events to occur globally during COVID-19, ICMSV continues the concept live with the same intention - to support artists in our community and experience a breadth of artistic disciplines.&nbsp;<br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">This year&rsquo;s&nbsp;Sahabhāva boasts a diverse range of dance and musical traditions from the subcontinent, brought alive here in Vancouver. The evening opens with an Odissi recital by Sudhesna Mohapatra, followed by an exploration of Hindustānī rāgas featuring young vocalist Saanjh Jaura, accompanied by Sunny Matharu (tabla) and&nbsp;Mohan Bhide (harmonium).<br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The second half begins with Gāmaka, a unique music-and-storytelling form presented by Harshini Seetharam with Shriram Rajagopalan (violin), and concludes with a special presentation on the tradition of Gurbāṇī Rāga Kīrtan, featuring Pavitar Singh Namdhari (vocals, taarshehnai), alongside Sunny Matharu (tabla), Didar Singh Namdhari (jori), and&nbsp;Gurcharan Singh (supporting vocals).<br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Entry for the full evening is pay-what-you-can, with a minimum contribution of $20.&nbsp;Proceeds will go towards our artists and sustaining the organization&rsquo;s future endeavours, so whatever you are able to contribute is much appreciated!<br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; 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orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">This program is presented by the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver (ICMSV), with generous funding from the Vancouver Foundation&#39;s LEVEL BIPOC Grant.

Sahabhāva: A Community Showcase of Indian Classical Music & Dance 2026

Remembering Dikshitar is a tribute to Muthuswami Dikshitar, one of the most revered and foundational composers in the Carnatic tradition. This marks Remembering Dikshitar&#39;s second iteration, following its inaugural presentation as a virtual event held from November 8&ndash;13, 2021.<br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The program features three specially curated recitals by local artists from the Carnatic and Hindustani music communities. The evening will open with a short Bharatanatyam recital by Vaishali Koushik of Layaa Rhythmic Arts. This will be followed by a Carnatic women&rsquo;s vocal ensemble featuring Chetana Kaushik, Sharvari Somayaji, Meenakshi Deepak, Remya Rajiv, and Sheema Balakrishnan.<br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The program will conclude with a Hindustani-Carnatic jugalbandhi exploring the influence of Dhrupad on Dikshitar&rsquo;s compositions. Vocalists Vidyasagar Vankayala and Akhil Jobanputra will be joined by an accomplished ensemble of musicians: Dwaipayan Ray (sarod), Shriram Rajagopalan (violin), Curtis Andrews (mridangam), and Sunny Matharu (jori&ndash;dhamma).<br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Cardo; font-size: 17.25px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">This program is presented by the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver in partnership with Time Will Tell Arts Society, and is funded in part with the support of a City of Surrey Cultural Grant, BC Live Performance Network&rsquo;s Community Presenters Assistance Grant, &amp; Vancouver Foundation&rsquo;s LEVEL BIPOC Grant.

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Garland of Unusual Rāgas with Manjiri Asnare-Kelkar