The Riyāz Collective
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05/08/2026
🎶 A Weekend of Rāga, Thumri & Musical Exploration 🎶
The Riyāz Collective is delighted to present a special series of events with vocalist Brajeshwar Mukherjee ji, senior disciple of Pt. Ajoy Chakrabarty. Join us for intimate concerts, conversations, and deep dives into the beauty of Hindustani music and the many colors of Thumri.
✨ Featuring:
Vocals – Divya Khandekar
Tabla – Shyam Kane
Harmonium – Vikas Falnikar
Violin – Lucia Thomas
📍 May 23— Rasrang | Naperville
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theriyazcollective/2159414
📍 May 24— Colors of Thumri | Skokie Public Library
📍 May 25— Thumri Workshop | Highland Park
This rare recording of Lakshmi Shankar Ji is from a concert performed when she was 85 years old. Listen to the clarity. The authority. The command over sur and bhaav.
Her career spanned art forms, continents, and decades — from the 1940s to the 2010s. From khayal to thumri to bhajans.
Join us in celebrating a life not just lived in music, but built through it.
🗓 Saturday, March 7th, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Tea will be served)
📍 2922 Lexington Ln, Highland Park, IL 60035
🎟 RSVP required (limited seating) – Please respond by March 5th:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bTdq6fw6D5yxUjtrv6THGIWhAcaaySMm50njr_EAZkc/edit?usp=drivesdk
💛 Suggested donation: $20
Zelle to Divya Khandekar (917-833-6069)
Looking forward to sharing an afternoon of beautiful music and remembrance together.
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