After seven years, Soul Sangeet – Indian Classical Masters Edition returns to the Byron Theatre, bringing together two extraordinary maestros from India for a rare and intimate evening of raga, rhythm, and devotional sound.

Headlining the night is Sangeet Mishra, a 7th generation sarangi maestro from the legendary Banaras gharana. Carrying forward a rich lineage, Sangeet blends the ancient gayaki (vocal) and tantakri (instrumental) styles of sarangi, reviving the deeply expressive, voice-like quality of this rare instrument. A child prodigy trained under his grandfather Pt. Narayan Das Mishra, and later under the guidance of Pt. Bhagwan Das Mishra and Pt. Santosh Kumar Mishra, his music bridges tradition and innovation while preserving the soul of shastriya sangeet. Now based in Mumbai, he is internationally sought after for both solo and collaborative performances.

Joining him from Kolkata is acclaimed Hindustani vocalist Supriyo Dutta, widely regarded as one of the finest singers of his generation. Known for his deeply emotive and refined renditions of khayal, thumri, dadra, and bhajan, Supriyo’s music embodies both technical mastery and introspective depth. Trained under eminent gurus including Pt. Ramkrishna Basu, Pt. Vijay Kumar Kichlu, and Vidushi Subhra Guha, and continuing under the guidance of Pt. Arvind Parikh, he has performed across India, Europe, the USA, Australia, and China. Notably, he is the first Indian vocalist to perform at the President’s Palace in Rome. Beyond performance, he is also a respected educator and filmmaker dedicated to sharing Indian classical music globally.

Supporting the evening are two leading Australian-based artists:

Shivam Rath (Byron Shire) – a second-generation Indian-Australian musician and one of Australia’s emerging voices in Indian slide guitar (chaturangi). Rooted in both classical training and yogic philosophy, Shivam brings a meditative and contemporary approach to raga, mantra, and sound. Having studied in Varanasi and Kolkata under maestros including Pt. Chhote Lal Misra, Dr. Shibbanath Bhattacharya, and Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya, his work bridges ancient traditions with modern expression, offering music as both performance and transformative experience.

Shen Flindell (Brisbane) – one of Australia’s leading tabla players, initiated into the Benares gharana by Pt. Ashutosh Bhattacharya. Renowned for his sensitive and supportive accompaniment, Shen has performed with numerous visiting Indian classical artists and leads initiatives such as the Queensland Sangeet Mela Association, fostering the growth of classical music in Australia.

About Soul Sangeet

“Soul Sangeet” is a contemporary expression rooted in the timeless essence of Indian classical music. Curated by Shivam Rath, the concept presents the depth of raga and tala in a way that resonates with modern global audiences. Drawing on the vast emotional spectrum, devotional philosophy, and nature-connected essence of this ancient tradition, Soul Sangeet invites listeners into a space of deep listening, meditation, and connection.

Event Details:
6:00 pm - Venue doors and bar opens
6:40 pm - Theatre doors
7:00 pm - Show starts
7:50 pm - Intermission (20 minutes)
8:10 pm - Show continues
9:00 pm - Show ends