Wednesday, November 17, 2010

November 20 Tribute to Ali Akbar Kahn

The great sarod player Ali Akbar Kahn passed last year leaving many recordings, such as this one with Ravi Shankar and Alla Rakha from 1971. Local presenters of Indian music, who brought Kahn to Portland in 1989 and 1994, present a tribute tonight. Alam Kahn, Ali Akbar Kahn's son, on sarod is accompanied by Vishal Nagar on tabla. Presented by Kalakendra www.kalakendra.org at the First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Avenue. 7:30PM $20 advance, $25 door, free for members.