DCPL and the District of Raga Present

Imam Hamdani & Manik Khan in Concert

Presented by District of Raga in collaboration with Martin Luther King Library: Experience the captivating interplay between the guitar and sarod.

Imam and Manik will perform music from their debut record 'Solitude' and unveil new compositions.  Join their harmonious exploration, connecting continents, from India to West Africa in a unique musical experience.

District of Raga is a volunteer run organization dedicated to presenting and preserving the performing arts and culture of South Asia. Learn more at www.districtofraga.com

About the Artists

Hasan Imam Hamdani is a multifaceted artist, known for his prowess as a guitarist, composer of innovative compositions, and as the creative force behind the collaborative, global music ensemble, Imam Collective. In "Solitude," released under the Australian record label ‘Worlds Within Worlds’ Hasan Imam collaborates with the renowned sarod player, Manik Khan, and delves into the richness of West African and Indian Classical Music to forge a compelling union that transcends traditional borders and genres. A seasoned collaborator and performer, Hasan Imam’s performances/collaborations include Reina Sofia Conservatory - Madrid, Zeman Festival - Serbia, Boston Calling - Boston, Mostra Viva Del Mediterrani - Spain (Conference of Mediterranean Music and Science).  Notably, Hasan Imam is a member of the Qalandar Arts Ensemble, a collaborative multi-cultural music project bringing together musicians and music traditions from around the world to performance spaces in London, UK.

Manik Khan has been steeped in the ancient melodies of North Indian classical music since birth. The youngest son of the legendary Sarod maestro, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, he grew up listening to his father in countless concerts and attending his classes at the esteemed Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, CA. He initially studied Tabla under the guidance of Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, but the greater call to follow in the footsteps of his family brought Manik, at the age of 13, to formally train on the Sarod with his father. He spent his formative years accompanying his father on stage, touring for the last decade of his father's extensive and iconic performance career. Manik's own solo career has brought him throughout India, South America, and the U.S. Manik has had the honor and privilege of performing alongside some of India’s greatest tabla masters, including Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Pandit Tanmoy Bose, Pandit Yogesh Samsi, and Pandit Bickram Ghosh. As a musician committed to tradition and innovation, Manik Khan actively collaborates with musicians and ensembles to present his rich legacy of Hindustani classical music to both seasoned enthusiasts and newer audiences. His dedication extends to educational initiatives, where he partners with Bay Area schools to introduce Indian Classical Music to youth orchestras, nurturing the next generation of musicians.

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