Experience the timeless beauty of ghazals in a soulful concert led by singer Tauseef Akhtar, one of the most celebrated and refined voices of the genre today. In this special performance, Tauseef will present well-known and much-loved ghazals by the King of Ghazals, Jagjit Singh, from whom he had the rare privilege of learning directly.
Join us for an evening of exceptional Indian classical music, celebrating the legacy of the legendary vocalist Bhimsen Joshi, recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. The concert will feature Dr Vijay Rajput, a direct disciple of Pt Bhimsen Joshi, presenting a rich vocal recital in the Hindustani classical tradition.
Akash Parekar and Janan Sathiendran are two standout emerging artists in the UK’s Indian classical music scene. Together, they bring a fresh, dynamic energy to Indian classical performance.
GemArts Masala Festival 10th Anniversary launches with a stunning new dance production by internationally acclaimed Kathak artist, Gaurav Bhatti – Bulleh Shah: Seeker of Light.
This exhibition brings together a new body of work by artist Jimmy Turrell, developed through research into Bollywood vinyl, printed ephemera, and the lived histories of South Asian communities in Gateshead. This exhibition runs from 4th July – 10th October.