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Prattyush Banerjee + Sukhvinder ‘Pinky’ Singh
PORTSMOUTH Central Library (Menuhin Room)
The sarod virtuoso is joined for this concert by Pinky Singh and Giuliano Modarelli
Prattyush Banerjee has reimagined the sarod for a new generation. From his spellbinding Coke Studio performances to acclaimed Bollywood scores such as Piku and Madras Café, he is celebrated for fearlessly bridging traditional Indian classical music with contemporary soundscapes. His work invites the sarod to “speak many languages” while staying rooted in its classical lineage, opening the instrument to a broader and younger audience.
A true twenty-first-century musician, he moves fluidly between roles—performer, composer-arranger, researcher, and instrument designer. With a constant drive for innovation and originality, he has expanded the expressive and technical possibilities of the sarod, even creating its first electronic version, the Jyotidhwani, pushing the instrument boldly into the future.
“He showed delightful ingenuity, improvising on the bandish with melodic drop-offs and slides that were joyously breathtaking” (PulseConnects)
Prattyush will be joined on stage by Sukhvinder “Pinky” Singh on tabla — a powerhouse percussionist known around the world for his bold style, incredible technique, and magnetic energy.
Pinky has a way of lighting up a performance. His mix of spontaneity, finesse, and sheer power has made him one of the most in-demand accompanists. You might know him from his GRAMMY-winning collaboration with Ry Cooder and Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt on A Meeting by the River.As a solo artist, he’s equally impressive. Pinky is a leading voice in both the Punjab and Benares Gharana traditions, and he’s played a huge role in bringing fresh attention to the rare art of Joriplaying.
There will also be a special appearance from Giuliano Modarelli on guitar. Giuliano is an Italian guitarist, composer, producer, and educator whose work transcends genres through deep cultural exchange and collaboration. Based in London, his sound draws from the city’s global influences—new jazz, electronic music, dub, and Indian classical traditions.
