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Washington State University to host north Indian concert
Sitar, tabla, and Odissi artists will bring Hindustani tradition to Kimbrough Concert Hall, complemented by public lectures on Indian music, healing, and cultural storytelling.
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Anushka Pathak - Thu, 02, Oct 2025
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Sitar player Anjan Saha / Courtesy: WSU School of Music
Washington State University will showcase the vibrancy of North Indian classical arts on Oct. 3, with 'Anantya: An Evening of North Indian Classical Magic.'
The concert, set for 6:30 p.m. at Kimbrough Concert Hall, will feature sitar maestro Anjan Saha, tabla virtuoso Arup Chattopadhyay, and Odissi dancer Kaberi Sen. Together, they will present a fusion of melody, rhythm, and movement rooted in centuries-old Hindustani traditions.
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Melissa Parkhurst, associate career-track professor of ethnomusicology, said the performance promises depth and transformation. “It’s a music tradition with ancient roots and highly virtuosic improvisation—this music aims to transform both the listener and the performer,” she said.
Parkhurst added that the dance element adds a powerful layer. “The dancer uses intricate hand gestures, movements, and facial expressions to narrate the stories and convey emotions. This will be an unforgettable night of music rarely heard on the Palouse,” she noted.
Apart from the performance, the visiting artists will lead two free public lecture demonstrations in Bryan Hall Theatre on the same day: 'Intro to Indian Music' (10:10–11 a.m.) and 'Music & Healing' (12:10–1 p.m.).
The event is sponsored by the Allegro Student Arts Organization, the David G. Pollart Center for Arts and Humanities, the WSU Honors College, the WSU School of Music, and contributions from WSU’s Indian faculty.
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