Mardana's Children (Short Film Premiere) ft. Performance by Muslim Shaggan

Key information

Date
Time
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue
SOAS, University of London
Room
Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre

About this event

Join us for an exciting and much anticipated event at the Brunei Gallery SOAS for the world premiere of 'Mardana's Children', a captivating short film about the rababis of Lahore, a community of Muslim musicians with deep-rooted ties to the Sikhs by way of a centuries-old music tradition. 

Immerse yourself in the fascinating story, experience the rich tradition of shared piety in South Asia, and enjoy a special performance by Muslim Shaggan, a talented Hindustani vocalist belonging to the rababi community of Lahore. 

Featuring Artists

  • Muslim Shaggan - Vocal
  • Ustad Shahbaz Hussain - Tabla
  • Kirpal Singh Panesar - Esraj
  • Siddhiie Kapshikar - Harmonium

Image credit: Mardana Project