A man in traditional attire plays the tabla in front of a patterned backdrop.

Riyaz Institute of Hindustani Music

LXCL:Guided listening session on Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa

General Admission

This event is a collaboration between Swarakriti School of Hindustani Music, Riyaz Institute of Hindustani Music&nbsp;and The Open Space/AN1 StudiosThis is a live listening session in which attendees will be led by host Ravi Naimpally&nbsp;through the life and music of legendary musician Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the musicians who have shaped the history of Hindustani music. Space is limited so please book your tickets early. Ravi Naimpally BioRavi Naimpally is a juno award winning tabla player, celebrated for his performances of Indian classical music. Ravi began his musical journey at a young age, training under esteemed gurus such as Pandit Nikhil Ghosh, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee and Pandit Sushil Kumar Jain, who instilled in him a profound appreciation for the tabla tradition. In addition to his performance career, Ravi is passionate about music education and is on the faculty of music at York University. He conducts workshops and masterclasses, sharing his knowledge of tabla techniques, rhythms, and the cultural significance of Indian music. His teaching emphasizes creativity and personal expression, inspiring a new generation of musicians. Ravi&rsquo;s contributions to the arts extend beyond performance and education; he is also involved in various initiatives to promote cultural exchange through music.&nbsp;

This event is a collaboration between Swarakriti School of Hindustani Music, Riyaz Institute of Hindustani Music and The Open Space/AN1 StudiosThis is a live listening session in which attendees will be led by host Ravi Naimpally through the life and music of legendary musician Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the musicians who have shaped the history of Hindustani music. Space is limited so please book your tickets early. Ravi Naimpally BioRavi Naimpally is a juno award winning tabla player, celebrated for his performances of Indian classical music. Ravi began his musical journey at a young age, training under esteemed gurus such as Pandit Nikhil Ghosh, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee and Pandit Sushil Kumar Jain, who instilled in him a profound appreciation for the tabla tradition. In addition to his performance career, Ravi is passionate about music education and is on the faculty of music at York University. He conducts workshops and masterclasses, sharing his knowledge of tabla techniques, rhythms, and the cultural significance of Indian music. His teaching emphasizes creativity and personal expression, inspiring a new generation of musicians. Ravi’s contributions to the arts extend beyond performance and education; he is also involved in various initiatives to promote cultural exchange through music.

Riyaz Institute of Hindustani Music

The Gramophone Room Presents

2465 Cawthra Rd unit 132

General Admission

$25

Add a donation