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Description: #indianmusic #classical #tabla 00:00 533 Festival intro 14:14 Concert 24:35 Last segment 533 Souls Festival celebrates mental well-being in the post-pandemic world through serene, contemplative renditions of ragas and yoga. Filmed and recorded live at England’s premier venue - The Curve Theatre, Leicester - this performance is part of the 533 Souls Festival. Curated exclusively with UK-based musicians. In an expansive rhythmic imagination, Shahbaz Hussain presents the 7-beat cycle of Rupak taal in a brilliant solo presentation. Trained in primarily two styles of tabla playing, Hussain merges the power and precision of the Delhi gharana and the intricacy and richness of the Punjab gharana with his own sensitivity to weave an eclectic style into his presentations. Hussain carves the bols with care, taking time to build the energy from stoic to a fluttering array of charming compositions, all played out with ease and palpable passion. Hussain’s father and first guru Ustad Mumtaz Khan was a vocalist who infused in him at an early age the transcendental power of nuanced tabla playing. Perhaps that is what makes his solos exquisite and often cloying, even when he is voraciously playing his qaydas at an electrifying pace. Hussain pitches his performance upon edgy, tightly-drawn compositions delivering them in a vivid narrative with a fetching sense of control and assurance. He is supported beautifully by Kirpal Panesar - an accomplished multi-instrumentalist himself - on the esraj, who plays the refrain in Raag Charukeshi, bringing a yearning, pining essence to the background and heightening the mystique energy of Hussain’s solo. Executed in collaboration with the De Montfort University and The Curve Theatre, the 533 series conveys hope and solidarity in these times to the students’ communities that have been negatively impacted in the UK. One of the worst COVID-affected areas, Leicestershire was moved to tier three by the UK government - a category that completely banned household mixing and led to the shutting down of pubs, restaurants and universities thus dashing the dreams and aspirations of young souls who had traveled to Leicester to begin higher education in 2020. As the 533 seats in the theatre lay empty, the musicians disappear into a world of their own in unpretentious, sublime performances. Their stoic eyes gleam in tender submission to the grinding impact that the pandemic has brought to human lives. Yet, embracing stark reality with an unwavering, steely placidity, they bring hope, resilience and determination through their music. Nothing, not even the empty seats could deter them to show up – an important ingredient that constitutes human resilience since ages. Recorded at Darbar Festival in 2021, at The Curve Theatre, Leicester: -Shahbaz Hussain (tabla) -Kirpal Panesar (esraj) Lehra in Raag Charukeshi You can also get the Darbar App which will let you download content and watch later, this is great for when you are offline or travelling. Please join us and support Indian classical music and artists. Start your free trial at - bit.ly/3urynms Here are some links to our most-watched full-length videos. Click the below links and start your free trial to start watching immediately. - Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan & Ojas Adhiya (69 minutes) - bit.ly/3urSTUf - Aruna Sairam full concert (108 minutes) - bit.ly/3vPcAW2 The best thing is that you can experience this amazing music with your family any time from the comfort of your own home. It provides you with the warmth of a live concert experience and gives you access to some of the finest performances by the world’s best musicians playing their favourite ragas. We believe that the cultural education experience for you and your whole family is priceless. You might be asking, why is Darbar giving me a free trial? We are passionate about Indian classical music and have the largest online archive of videos - we want everyone to experience the bliss of Indian classical music. This is one of those of things that can’t be put into words, this is something that must be experienced. Even if you decide to leave after this trial, that is perfectly fine. In closing, the best part of your membership is that you can feel 100% confident that you are supporting Indian classical music and musicians through a registered non-profit organisation. ______________________________________________________________ Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill and inspire. Through shared experiences and digital connectivity, we ensure that one of the world’s finest art forms reaches the widest possible audience. Founded in 2006, we deliver premium quality live events, music education, broadcasts and online engagement through promoting artistic innovation and creative technology. All Rights Reserved ©2021 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust