Escape the hurly-burly, as once a month sampad and Town Hall Symphony Hall present outstanding Asian artists from the UK and the Indian subcontinent in relaxed, informal sessions. Chill out, take your shoes off, close your eyes and experience the richness and variety of India's musical heritage.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Giuliano Modarelli and Bhupinder Singh Chagger are no longer able to perform at this event, as originally advertised.

They will be replaced by jazz saxophone maestro Jesse Bannister and internationally renowned tabla player and composer Sarvar Sabri.

As a talented saxophonist and composer, Jesse meanders between indo-jazz and the Indian Classical ragas on saxophone. He has written music for the Halle Orchestra as well as television and theatre productions. Over the years he has collaborated with many artists including Bickram Ghosh, Siva Raman, Talvin Singh, and Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

"Jesse has a unique sound that will challenge the horizons of saxophone players worldwide for many decades." Alicia Karen Elkins

sampad in association with Town Hall Symphony Hall. Supported by Arts Council England.

London born Ranjana has had several years of training in North Indian singing, whilst immersing herself in the life and sounds of contemporary Britain. Ranjana created her debut EP, 'Awakening' with Jesse Bannister and Bhupinder Singh Chaggar in 2011. They have created a sound that juxtaposes the beauty of sacred Indian vocal music with dynamic yet sensitive arrangements.

She has been performing and teaching the basics of Indian vocal music to various organisations around the country under the auspices of her own organisation Antara Arts. Ranjana also spent five years as an education project manager at the LSO. She has worked as both an artist and educator for organisations across the UK, including the Southbank Centre, City of London Festival and the British Museum.

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