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Sitar Brothers Concert

USA 2025 Concert Tour

This free concert is an afterhours event in the Clowes Auditorium at Central Library. The two hour concert starts at 8 p.m.; guests can enter the Library starting at 7:45 p.m.

The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation is thrilled to present two extraordinary sitar maestros, Rohan Dasgupta and ‘Sur Moni’ Deepsankar Bhattacharjee. 

​Individually, their journeys weave international concert halls, acclaimed albums, and diverse collaborations. Together, their duet is a celebration of tradition, virtuosity, and the timeless resonance of sitar—the perfect centerpiece for our Indianapolis audience.​

The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation would also like to welcome Subrata Bhattacharya, specialized in playing the tabla and Hawaiian guitarist, Abhinav Srivastava.

The sitar is a traditional Indian string instrument known for its resonant, shimmering sound produced by both played and sympathetic strings.​

Rohan Dasgupta is a distinguished sitar virtuoso with nearly three decades of dedication to his craft. A prolific performer and composer, Rohan has toured extensively across 20+ countries—spanning India, Europe, Russia, South America, China, and the USA—and held lecture-demonstrations at prestigious institutions like the Santa Cecilia and Giuseppe Verdi Conservatories in Rome and Milan​.

Among his innovative collaborations are:​

• Anatma: an Indo Jazz ensemble blending Indian classical with jazz improvisation​
• Sangam & West Meets East: projects intertwining sitar with lute, piano, bansuri, and diverse global instruments​
• Sitar & Bansuri, Aarohanam (with mandolin), and Cinemascope—reinterpreting Western and oriental traditions​

“Sur Moni” Deepsankar Bhattacharjee represents the fourth generation of a distinguished musical lineage. An A‑Grade sitarist recognized by All India Radio, Deepsankar has captivated audiences across the globe—from New York to cities across Europe, including Austria, Italy, Belgium, Croatia, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Spain, and Sweden​.

Deepsankar’s artistic curiosity shines through in standout projects featured on his official site:​

• Sitar for Soul – A traditional yet heartfelt sitar recital form exploring North Indian classical ragas with tabla accompaniment Deepsankar.
• The Duet – A captivating sitar jugalbandi with Rohan Dasgupta, both disciples of Ustad Jaffer Khan. It celebrates the intricate Jafferkhani Bāaj through ornate melodic exchanges and virtuosic interplay Deepsankar
• Ektara – A vibrant fusion performance that has toured major Indian festivals Deepsankar
• Sax meets Sitar – A bold cross-cultural ensemble featuring saxophone and percussion, blending jazz with Indian classical motifs, performed at European music festivals 

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