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The AllaRakha Foundation with your support is reaching its 7th year of establishment.

  1. We successfully hold annual events of high standard
  2. Presented and supported young talent of the UK by giving them the opportunity to perform in our annual events since 2001
  3. We have also arranged free workshops for the benefit of the local community.
DATE & TIME
EVENTS
VENUE

29 April 2008

6:30 PM

8th Anniversary of the Allarakha Foundation

THE ALLA RAKHA FOUNDATION
PRESENTS

In Collaboration with Nehru Centre
"HIS RHYTHM LIVES"
8th ANNUAL EVENT IN MEMORY OF
USTAD ALLARAKHA
TABLA LEGEND
ON 29th APRIL 2008

The participants are:

Kiranpal Singh Deoora on Santoor, a senior disciple of Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma. He also learnt Tabla from Ripdhamman Singhji of Punjab who is also a disciple of Ustad Alla Rakha. With His Holiness Satguru Jagjit Singh Maharaj`s divine blessings, Kiranpal learnt Santoor in the true Guru Shishya Parampara from Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma and now is one of a few maestros of Santoor in the UK. He has played at Buckingham Palace, South Bank and many prestigious concerts all over the world. He has released several CDs. He will be accompanied by Tarsem Singh on tabla.

Yusuf Mehmood on Tabla, trained under Ustad Hashim Mahmoud, performing weekly at the Sufi ceremonies. At the age of fourteen, he moved to Delhi on a scholarship from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations to study music but after a year of vocal study, he decided to train under Ustad Bandu Khan of the Ajrara gharana. In 1994, Ustad Allahrakha happened to hear Yusuf play, it was agreed that he should study with the great master. Yusuf has accompanied several famous artists and has also performed with a variety of `fusion` ensembles. He will be accompanied by Timor Shaidaie on harmonium

Also participating: Dhol Foundation

Tarsem Singh on Tabla ( Student of Ustad AllaRakha )

Admission Free

Event Organiser: Khurshid Aulia (Daughter of Ustad AllaRakha)

 

The Nehru Centre 8 South Audley Street London W1K 1HF

21 July 2007

6:30 PM



Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia & Zakir Hussain

pay tribute to Ustad AllaRakha


This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and have a conversation with these great living legends. A short film of Ustad AllaRakha and clips of his film compositions will also be shown. Entry is free.

 

Nehru Centre 8th South Audley Street London W1K 1HF Tel: 02074913567 Tel: 02074932019

02 July 2007

7:00 PM

Tribute to the the Table Legend Ustad AllaRakha

Ustad Zakir Hussain in tribute to
his Father and Guru Ustad AllaRakha

With Special Guest of The Evening:

Pundit Hari Prasad Chaurasia (Flute)

With Other Participants:

Sunil Avachat (Flute)
Kishon Khan (Piano)
Patrick Zambonin (Bass)
Oreste Noda Fernandes (Congas)
Surjeet Singh (Sarangi)
Fida Hussain

& Tanpura support

Event organiser of AllaRakha Foundation
Tickets Available £15, £20, £25

Khurshid Aulia

Contact number: 07903428450
E-mail: allarakha_uk@yahoo.co.uk

 

South Bank Centre Queen Elizabeth Hall Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX Tel: 08716632500

29 April 2007

6:00 PM

AllaRakha Foundation Presents Annual Event In Memory of Tabla Legend Ustad AllaRakha

ANTONIA MINNECOLA (Kathak dance), based in America, she is a unique dancer and is a disciple of the Kathak Queen – Sitara Devi

GURUDEV SINGH (Sarod), he is a well known UK-based Sarod artist and is a disciple of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.

YOGESH SAMSI (Tabla), he is one of the most senior students of Ustad AllaRakha and has accompanied many legends of music such as Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Ustad Zakir Hussain, to name but a few.

YUSUF MEHMOOD (Vocal/Harmonium), a well known Tabla player and also a student of Ustad AllaRakha.  He is a multi-faceted artist.

SHEHBAZ KHAN (Tabla), he is a disciple of Ustad AllaRakha and is locally based.

DEEPA NAIR (Vocal), she is a disciple of the renowned singer Begum Parveen Sultana and is herself a good singer.

FAIZAN HUSSAIN (Tabla), he is the grandson of Ustad AllaRakha.  This is his introductory performance, he has learned directly from his uncles: Zakir Hussain, Fazal and Taufiq Qureshi

Introduction: GAURI SHARMA TRIPATHI

Free Entry (Please call to book seats)

Khurshid Aulia
Mobile 07903428450
E-mail: allarakha_uk@yahoo.co.uk

 

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan 4a Castletown Road West Kensington London W14 9HE United Kingdom Tel: 020 7381 3086 Tel: 020 7381 4608

06 June 2006

7:00 PM

Trio (Fusion of East/West)

Fazal Qureshi - Tabla, Pete Locket - Percussion, Amit Chatterjee - Guitar Free Entry  

Nehru Centre 8th South Audley Street London W1K 1HF

29 April 2006

7:00 PM

Santoor Recital with Pt. R. Visweswaran

Yusuf Mehmood - Tabla

Free Entry

 

Nehru Centre 8th South Audley Street London W1K 1HF

27 April 2006

7:00 PM

Vocal North Indian Style with Geetika Varde

Rajkumar Misra - Tabla, Fida Hussain - Harmonium

Free Entry

 

Nehru Centre 8th South Audley Street London W1K 1HF

26 April 2006

7:30 PM

The Allarakha Foundation`s proudly presents its 6th annual anniversary event `DARPAN`

Reflecting the timeless tradition and collaboration of two Indian dance form featuring outstanding luminaries from both north and south Indian dance forms, Bharatnatyam and Kathak.

 
Chitra Visweswaran Diva of Bharatanatyam, participating after a long time at the South Bank Centre along with special guest Pt. Pratap Pawar, Gauri Sharma Tripathi and Abhey Shankar Misra, accompanied by live national and internationally known musicians.
 
Your support and presence in our events will help the AllaRakha Foundation fullfil its aim - `To provide an opportunity to the young upcoming artist`.
 
Special 50% Concession available for limited number.
 
For inquiries contact Khurshid Aulia at 07860187274
 

Queen Elizabeth Hall South Bank Centre Box Office No: 08703 800 400