Surabhi Ensemble
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Surabhi Ensemble is to demonstrate the connections between cultures and to teach a positive message of togetherness in creating, performing, and demonstrating new works of music and dance. Members of the group work in many settings such as schools, hospitals, theaters, concert halls, festivals, refugee organizations, neighborhood parks, and cultural centers to bring this positive message of cultural unity and outreach.
Big News! The Surabhi Ensemble was selected as a top finalist for the Chicago Reader's Poll for Best International or World Music Group! The ensemble is currently putting together a Tour of India for late 2024. Click the link above for more details!
May 2024 Upcoming Performances
Carnatic-Hindustani Jugalbandi at SAI Saturday May 11th, 2024, 7:30PM, $25
Shadaj Godkhindi on Hindustani bansuri & KJ Dileep on Carnatic violin with Anubrata Chatterjee on tabla and Sai Raghavan on mridangam.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carnatic-hindustani-jugalbandi-at-sai-tickets-892537994167
Surabhi Ensemble @ Navy Pier, Sunday July 21st, 2PM, FREE
Surabhi Ensemble Artists:
Saraswathi Ranganathan (founder)
Ronnie Malley
Carlo Basile
Dhananjay Kunte
Bob Garrett
Kinnari Vora
Leticia Aravena
Greg Nergaard
Guest Artists:
Massamba Diop (Senegal)
Ragavan Sai (India)
Ganapathi Ranganathan (India)
Catarina Anacleto (Portugal)
Huy Ha Dinh (Vietnam)
Emi Tanabe (Japan)
Juan Dies (Chicago)
Lorena Iniguez (Chicago)
