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Riverside Ragas: Ustad Irshad Khan & Gurdain Rayatt

Friday 23rd October 2026

Riverside Ragas: Ustad Irshad Khan & Gurdain Rayatt

We're delighted to present Ustad Irshad Khan for his first-ever performance in the North East. A rare chance to experience one of the most compelling sitarists of his generation up close. 

Riverside Ragas: Soumik Datta – Melodies In Slow Motion

Friday 20th November 2026

Riverside Ragas: Soumik Datta – Melodies In Slow Motion

An immersive "ear cinema" experience layering biological soundscapes, field recordings, and new Indian music. This urgent, colourful performance bridges the divide between human art and biological intelligence.