Date – Aug 24, 2024. 10am-2pm.
SJSU King Library, San Jose State University
Hosted by – Mantra Roy
Musical Guests – Dr. Sukanya Chakrabarti, Sonali Bhattacharya and many other artistes
Join the SJSU King Library for a special exhibit to celebrate the musical traditions and sounds of instruments from South Asian countries — Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Discover many South Asian instruments like the ‘rabab/rubab’ from Afghanistan and its close relative, the ‘sarod’ of India. Many of these instruments are taught and performed by the South Asian diaspora in Silicon Valley. The ‘Sounds of South Asia’ exhibit will culminate with a special event on August 24, 2024, on the second floor of the library where local musicians will demonstrate vocal and instrumental music traditions.
