FRINGE - Amjad Ali Khan, Master of the Sarod With Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, Sarod

3 Sep 2011
19:00:00 - 22:00:00

Independence Seaport Museum

Saturday, September 3, 2011

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SRUTI - The India Music and Dance Society presents

Master of the Sarod: Hindustani Instrumental Concert
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan accompanied by his sons Amaan and Ayaan

Independence Seaport Museum
211 S Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Expand your musical repertoire and experience a rather undiscovered corner of Philadelphia culture. Sruti presents Maestro Amjad Ali Khan and his sons Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan in a Sarod (stringed instrument) concert. Make sure to attend the educational programming and outreach activities to acclimate to Indian classical music.

Members: $65, $40, $30
Non-Members: $75, $50, $35
Students and seniors: $25

http://sruti.tix.com/Schedule.asp?OrganizationNumber=2722

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