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URL:https://temescaldistrict.org/events/rubab-meets-sarod-siddique-ahmed-s
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SUMMARY:Rubab Meets Sarod: Siddique Ahmed & Souryadeep Bhattacharyya
DESCRIPTION:Rootstock Arts presents a captivating evening of cross-cultural
  musical dialogue with "Rubab Meets Sarod" on August 15th\, 2026\, from
  7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Hosted at the intimate Rootstock Arts Center (5741 
 Telegraph Ave\, Oakland\, CA)\, this performance brings together the rich\
 , soulful string traditions of Afghan and Indian classical music.\nTICKETS
 ! \n\nThe concert highlights the shared heritage and unique voices of two
  deeply expressive lutes: the Afghan Rubab and the Indian Sarod. As the mu
 sic fluidly moves between the structured depth of Hindustani classical fra
 meworks and the vibrant storytelling of traditional folk melodies\, it inv
 ites listeners into a shared space of warmth\, stillness\, and emotional h
 onesty.\n\n\n 	Siddique Ahmed (Rubab): A versatile multi-instrumentalist 
 and music producer based in San Francisco\, Siddique Ahmed (also known as 
 Sohrab) is a founding member of Kabul Dreams\, Afghanistan's first rock ba
 nd. Over his lifelong musical journey\, his path has led him back to his r
 oots\, where he focuses on preserving and celebrating the rich cultural he
 ritage of Afghan classical and folk music. Through the soulful voice of th
 e traditional Afghan Rubab\, Siddique brings the diverse\, timeless rhythm
 s of different Afghan regions to life on the international stage.\n 	Soury
 adeep Bhattacharyya (Sarod): An internationally recognized\, ICCR-empanel
 ed artist based in the Bay Area\, Souryadeep's musical lineage flows from 
 the revered Rampur-Shahjahanpur and Maihar gharanas under the guidance of 
 Pt. Alok Lahiri. His playing style combines deep technical mastery with a 
 fluid\, emotionally resonant expression that allows tradition to breathe i
 n the present moment. Souryadeep has performed at prestigious venues world
 wide\, including the Lincoln Center and the Chicago Cultural Center\, brin
 ging a meditative and deeply human touch to the Sarod.\n\n\n\n 	Edrees Osm
 an (Tabla) : A tabla player and cultural curator based in the San Francis
 co Bay Area\, Edrees e is widely recognized for his dedication to preservi
 ng\, celebrating\, and presenting the rich traditions of both Indian class
 ical music and Afghan classical and folk music.\n
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CATEGORIES:In The Neighborhood
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