The season kicks off with
Ashnaa Sasikaran
A young, passionate and rising Carnatic vocalist, Ashnaa represents a new generation of emerging talent. Leader of the National South Asian Youth Choir, Sabrang for two consecutive years and recently awarded Milapfest’s ‘Musician of the Year’, Ashnaa is a trailblazer for her generation and a solo artist not to be missed!
Shyla Shanmugalingam
Playing on one of the oldest instruments within the Carnatic tradition, Shyla leads an innovative ensemble performance on the Saraswathy Veena. Inspired by her vocal training, combined with her talent and passion, Shyla’s vocal-style of playing is rich in gamakas and technical flair much influenced by maestro Veena Jayanthi Kumaresh.
Doors open 7pm, music starts 8pm.
Tickets: £8, £6 earlybird
Musicians: £2.50 when reserved by emailing mithila@zeroclassikal.org.
**The Basement Sessions are a monthly series hosted by zerOclassikal in association with Collage Arts, held to celebrate British talent within the South Asian classical music sector and provide a platform for artists to explore, experiment and showcase their own work*