Ragasutra - Inde du Nord

Thanks to the improvised dimension of Indian classical music, Hindol Deb expresses the best of his virtuosity.

His knowledge of ragas and rhythms allows him to weave a web of complex emotions to enchant his audience and take them on an ecstatic journey, as he unfolds the different movements of his performance.

Often opting for ragas and improvisation, he takes every risk to preserve the essence of Indian classical music, which is to be an active part of both creation and the created.

Hindol Deb is a leading sitarist and composer based in Cologne, Germany, specialising in Indian classical music and transcultural collaborations.

Trained in the Hindustani classical tradition, he blends classical roots with contemporary exploration through jazz, world music, and intercultural projects. He performs Indian music concerts and also participates in jazz ensembles, world music groups, and symphony orchestras.

Shankh Lahiri is a renowned tabla player, teacher of Indian and world music. Heir to a rich musical lineage passed down by his father Rabindranath Lahiri, and then by renowned masters, he has accompanied several leading Indian classical musicians.