This world-class event, a first of its kind, endeavours to establish the subtle but strong bond between lyrical poetry and classical music. The central concept is to intertwine melodious poetry with Indian classical music and western troubadours, to hybridize the wide spectrum of music and literature around the globe in order to cross cultural barriers and promote deep humanism that lies in the content of music and poetry.

Translations from Tagore, Gualib, Hafiz or Rumi (along with the original verses in Bengali, Urdu and Persia) are set to the melodies of Indian ragas and verses of contemporary poetry are blended with kheyal and thumri creating a colourful and serene ambience and taking the audience into a universe of dream and illusion.

Chandra Chakraborty, one of the finest Indian Classical vocalists, will be accompanied by Kamalbir Nandra (violin), troubadour vocalist Erik Schelander (reciting and singing Troubadour), Luthfur Rahman (flute), Himanish Goswami (tabla), Sami Kargupta (guitar), Niloy Amin (piano) Amal Podder (mandira), Apu Chowdhury (reciting),Arfuman Chowdhury (reciting) and other musicians. Ticket will be sold as an entry requirement on first come first serve basis by the door.

The event is supported by Tower Hamlets Council.

Saudha, Society of Poetry and Indian Music is a voluntary organization delving into amalgamation of world poetry and classical music through performances, festivals, writings, workshops and seminars.