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Chandigarh to host unique fusion concert as part of Francophonie 2023
Canadian-French musician Nadaka will perform at the Geet-Taar & Taal fusion music concert in Chandigarh on April 8, as part of the Francophonie 2023 celebrations. Nadaka will play his self-crafted 24-string acoustic guitar alongside Indian musicians Ilyas Khan on sarangi and Chandrashekar Gandhi on tabla, in an event featuring high-tech electronics integrated into the musical instrument.
As a part of the Francophonie 2023 celebrations, Alliance Française de Chandigarh, in association with the Quebec government office in Mumbai and the Consulate of Canada, is set to host a unique musical project, Geet-Taar & Taal in Chandigarh on April 8.
The fusion music concert will feature Canadian-French music maestro Nadaka, who will play a self-crafted 24-string acoustic guitar, joined by award-winning Indian musicians Ilyas Khan on sarangi and Chandrashekar Gandhi on tabla.
Born and raised in Québec, Nadaka began playing the guitar at a young age. “At 16, I decided to travel across the world including India, my adopted country. My love and passion for Indian culture led me to study its music, learn vocals and Indian string instruments - veena and sarod,” he said.
“My love for Indian culture led him to study music, and string instruments Veena and Sarod. Later, I crafted a unique 24-string Raaga guitar (Geet-Taar), specially designed to play the subtle tones of Indian music. It has combined elements of Veena, Swarmandal, Tanpura, and a guitar,” he added.
The event will have integrated high-tech electronics integrated with the musical instrument, thus creating orchestral soundscapes.
CATCH IT LIVE:
WHAT: Geet-Taar & Taal
WHERE: Garden of Alliance Française, Chandigarh
WHEN: April 8
TIMING: 6pm onwards
