(7.14) The Blackstone Park Conservancy invites the public for a free concert of classical Indian music this Sunday in the park on River Road across from the boathouse. Ajit Acharya (tabla) and Srinivas Reddy (sitar) will perform a medley of early evening ragas set to a variety of talas.
The classical music of India is an improvisatory art music tradition with roots in ancient philosophies and yogic practices. Today there are two distinct classical systems: the southern Carnatic tradition and the northern Hindustani tradition. Srinivas and Ajit are practitioners of the Hindustani genrewhich they learned from their respective teachers in the traditional master-disciple mode of apprenticeship. The Hindustani music tradition is unique in its rich blend of Indian and Islamic aesthetics.
Bring blankets and beach chairs and stuff. (Why not pick up some snacks at Not Just Spices on the way?) The BPC continues its Summer Concert Series held Thursdays at the Trolley Shelter on Blackstone Boulevard.
Classical Indian music, free, 6pm, Sunday, July 14, 2 River Road, (directions)