Imam and Manik will perform music from the ir debut record 'Solitude' and unveil new compositions. \; Join their harmonious exploration\, connecting continents\, from India to West Africa in a unique musical experience.
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\n\nHasan Imam Hamdani is a multifaceted artist\, known for his prowess as a guitarist\, composer of innovative compositions\, an d as the creative force behind the collaborative\, global music ensemble\, Imam Collective. In "Solitude\," released under the Australian record lab el &lsquo\;Worlds Within Worlds&rsquo\; Hasan Imam collaborates with the r enowned sarod player\, Manik Khan\, and delves into the richness of West A frican and Indian Classical Music to forge a compelling union that transce nds traditional borders and genres. A seasoned collaborator and performer\ , Hasan Imam&rsquo\;s performances/collaborations include Reina Sofia Cons ervatory - Madrid\, Zeman Festival - Serbia\, Boston Calling - Boston\, Mo stra Viva Del Mediterrani - Spain (Conference of Mediterranean Music and S cience). \; Notably\, Hasan Imam is a member of the Qalandar Arts Ense mble\, a collaborative multi-cultural music project bringing together musi cians and music traditions from around the world to performance spaces in London\, UK.
\nManik Khan has been steeped in the a ncient melodies of North Indian classical music since birth. The youngest son of the legendary Sarod maestro\, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan\, he grew up lis tening to his father in countless concerts and attending his classes at th e esteemed Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael\, CA. He initially stu died Tabla under the guidance of Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri\, but the greater call to follow in the footsteps of his family brought Manik\, at the age of 13\, to formally train on the Sarod with his father. He spent his forma tive years accompanying his father on stage\, touring for the last decade of his father's extensive and iconic performance career. Manik's own solo career has brought him throughout India\, South America\, and the U.S. Man ik has had the honor and privilege of performing alongside some of India&r squo\;s greatest tabla masters\, including Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri\, Pandi t Tanmoy Bose\, Pandit Yogesh Samsi\, and Pandit Bickram Ghosh. As a music ian committed to tradition and innovation\, Manik Khan actively collaborat es with musicians and ensembles to present his rich legacy of Hindustani c lassical music to both seasoned enthusiasts and newer audiences. His dedic ation extends to educational initiatives\, where he partners with Bay Area schools to introduce Indian Classical Music to youth orchestras\, nurturi ng the next generation of musicians.
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