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Discover Indian Music & Culture @ Pan American San Antonio Public Library
21 June 2025 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Free & Open To Public
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Experience live Indian music and dance, sari (traditional Indian garment) wrapping demonstrations, and engaging crafts where you can decorate paper dolls in traditional Indian attire, including saris, kurtas, and jutti shoes.
This Make Music Day event at San Antonio Public Library is in partnership with Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW), a nonprofit arts and social impact organization with the mission to provide access to global arts for all. MBAW thanks VT Seva – San Antonio Branch, for their partnership in providing the sari wrapping demonstration.
FEATURED ARTISTS
Indrajit Banerjee, sitar
Sitarist Indrajit Banerjee is a leading exponent of the Maihar Gharana, hailing from a family of Hindustani Classical musicians including his guru, Pandit Kartick Kumar. His training began with his grandfather, Bankim Kumar Pal, and continued with Pandit Manilal Nag before intensive study with Pandit Kartick Kumar. This diverse training fostered his unique sitar style, blending technical virtuosity with sensitivity.
An A-grade artist for All India Radio and Doordarshan, and approved by I.C.C.R, Indrajit has received numerous accolades like the Gokul Nag Memorial Medal and “Sur Mani”. He was recognized as a Veteran (Pandit) at Parangotsava-2007.
He holds a Sangeet Bibhakar and Arts degree from Calcutta University and has performed globally. Indrajit is also a dedicated educator, teaching at Rhythm and Raag in Chicago and Samhati in France, with highly acclaimed instructional DVDs.
Subrata Bhattacharya, tabla
Subrata, a highly accomplished tabla player, is a leading figure in Indian classical music. Renowned for his command of the tabla and deep understanding of classical music, he is a sought-after accompanist for top classical exponents.
Subrata has performed extensively at prestigious venues worldwide, captivating audiences across India, the USA, the Middle East, and Europe. His impressive performance history includes the Dover Lane Music Conference, ITC Sangeet Sammelan, and the National Center for Performing Arts, Mumbai, among many others.
Beyond classical music, Subrata explores fusion, leading his group “Naad – The Everlasting Sound” which blends Eastern, Middle Eastern, and Western musical styles. He is also a founding member of the Chicago-based Indo-jazz band, Flat Earth Ensemble.
Kalalaya Indian Performing Arts
Kalalaya Indian Performing Arts was founded in 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. Bharatanatyam and Carnatic Music are taught to students of all ages and levels. Bharatanatyam is the classical Indian dance originating from Tamil Nadu. It has gained popularity across India and the rest of the world as a very versatile art form used to entertain as well as to communicate stories and messages, both traditional and contemporary. Carnatic Music is the classical Indian music from South India. Carnatic Music has a rich history and tradition and its popularity has recently been revived by the younger generation of professional Carnatic musicians. Kalalaya Indian Performing Arts brings these rich traditions to students and arts enthusiasts of San Antonio.