Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between the Notes at Grand Theatre Center for the Arts
Overview
Honoring Zakir Hussain
Sitar Maestro Niladri Kumaar is hailed as a maverick musician and composer, a celebrated ambassador, and an Indian Music Icon. One of the most compelling and innovative stars, he is a serious exponent of Indian Classical Music, considered India’s pride and one of the most sought-after Indian musicians of today’s generation. He frequently collaborated with the late Zakir Hussain. Their sitar-tabla duo was one of the most popular and prominent collaborations.
Space Between the Notes is an extraordinary recording of a live concert of these two maestros in Mumbai, India, releasing later this year, as their only recorded performance together. Honoring the musical tradition, they come from and that brought them together, Niladri Kumaar continues to expand the reach of Indian Music and brings a specially curated 2026–2027 tour, with his Sitar, Zitar, and an ensemble of Indian and American musicians.
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