Niladri Kumar (Sitar)
with
Amit Kavthekar (Tabla)

A Shadaj Baithak event
supported by Mass Cultural Council
in collaboration with Brandeis University

Music Appreciation Session
When : Saturday June 14 2025, 4 pm - 6 pm
Venue : 6 Tewksbury St, Lexington, MA 02421
Tickets : $30, FREE for concert ticket holders and Shadaj members  (Become a Shadaj Member!)

Concert
When: Saturday May 3 2025, 5 pm - 8 pm
Venue: Slosberg Music Center, 415 South St, Waltham, MA 02453
Tickets: $50, $30, FREE for Shadaj members (Become a Shadaj Member!)

Notes:

• Please allow sufficient time to park, register and to be seated 15 mins before the start time.
• Members need to RSVP and arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time to secure a seat as concerts often get oversubscribed.
• Entry and seating is not guaranteed for late arrivals.

Information:
tickets@shadaj.org 
Ketki Purandare Limaye: 716-907-2084
Milind Ranade: 409-201-7110

Niladri Kumar, a distinguished fifth-generation sitar virtuoso, was born into a family with a rich musical heritage. Under the meticulous guidance of his father and guru, Pandit Kartick Kumar—a prominent disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar—Niladri commenced his sitar training at a very young age, showcasing prodigious talent. Rooted in the Maihar gharana, Niladri's playing style seamlessly blends traditional Indian classical music with innovative contemporary expressions. His technical prowess, characterized by swift, agile fingerwork and inventive improvisations, has captivated audiences worldwide.

Amit Kavthekar is a distinguished Indian tabla player, renowned as the last ganda-bandhan (ordained disciple) of the legendary Ustad Allarakha and a prominent disciple of Ustad Zakir Hussain.Rooted in the Punjab gharana, his playing style seamlessly blends traditional rhythms with contemporary nuances, reflecting a sensitive and dynamic approach. Amit has collaborated with eminent musicians across various genres and serves as a faculty member with Shadaj Music School, imparting his profound knowledge to the next generation of percussionists.