Krishna Calling: Classic Bhajans and Raga Symphony
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Sun 06 Sep 20265:00PMQuays Theatre
Band A Standard £28.00 Access £28.00 Band B Standard £23.00 Access £23.00 Band C Standard £18.00 Access £18.00 Restricted View Restricted View £18.00
Rakesh Joshi is talented composer, artistic director of the Indian choir-ensemble and educator. He specialised in singing devotional and semi-classical songs. Achieved Ph.D. in Indian music from the University of Salford. He has widely performed music concerts in the UK, USA, India and Europe. He plays raga based classical, contemporary and folk music on Grand Piano.
A Bhajan is a devotional song in Indian traditions, sung to express love, reverence, and devotion to the divine. Bhajans are not just musical expressions but serve as a medium for spiritual growth, devotion, and inner peace. They often draw on scriptures, epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, teachings of saints, and stories of deities such as Rama, Krishna, and Shiva. Singing or listening to bhajans is believed to purify the mind, focus the soul, and foster a deep connection with the divine.
You will hear popular and newly composed bhajans from Rakesh Joshi & choir, accompanied by renowned musicians.
