THE INDUS SINGS
Vasundhara RoGan | Hriday Buddhdev | Ehab Guitarrista
A Candlelight Mother’s Day Tribute in Shayari (Poetic Verse) & Sufi Soul (Mystical Devotion). Curated by Nina Buddhdev.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an intimate evening of poetic verse and mystical music under candlelight. The Indus Sings to the sacred essence of motherhood through soul-stirring Shayari and Ghazals, farsi verses and sufi melodies. Let the evocative vocals, timeless instrumentation, and live narration guide you through a heartfelt journey of love, devotion, and remembrance.
This Mother’s Day, step into a world of poetry, music, and soulful reflection.
Under a shimmering sea of candlelight, echoing songs of the Indus brings the timeless beauty of Shayari, Ghazals, Persian verses, and Sufi melodies to life — a moving tribute to the heart and spirit of motherhood.Join celebrated vocalist Vasundhara RoGan, with the rich sounds of Ehab Guitarrista on Spanish guitar and Hriday Buddhdev on tabla, as they weave an unforgettable evening of love, devotion, and remembrance. Experience an enchanting journey where music meets poetry, and every note carries the whisper of gratitude. A night to cherish, remember, and celebrate.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
VASUNDHARA ROGAN | Vasundhara is a Vancouver-based vocalist, composer, and songwriter,creating music where poetry, devotion, and emotion converge. Rooted in Ghazal, Sufi, and Bhakti traditions, her sound is timeless yet intimate—anchored in her early training in Hindustani classical music under Ustaad Akram Hussain Khan of the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, India.
Her voice has carried across stages and airwaves—from All India Radio to RED FM Canada—where she spent over a decade as a beloved radio host, writer, and voice artist. Vasundhara’s original compositions are atmospheric and soul-stirring—designed not to impress, but to invite. Her music is less performance, more presence: a shared breath between artist and listener. She sings not just to be heard, but to connect—to create a space where sound becomes story, and stillness becomes song.
EHAB GUITARRISTA | Ehab Guitarrista is a highly accomplished guitarist with a rich background in music. He began his musical journey at the age of 5 and picked up the guitar at 15, dedicating himself to mastering the instrument ever since. His deep-rooted passion for Flamenco music has led him to explore and incorporate elements from a wide range of genres, including jazz, blues, Roma jazz, oriental, and classical music into his playing style.
HRIDAY BUDDHDEV | Hriday Buddhdev is a rising force in Canada’s Indian classical music landscape, celebrated for his prowess on both sarod and tabla. Named one of CBC’s “30 Under 30” hottest classical artists in 2023, Hriday has performed internationally across the USA, UK, and Canada. Raised in Coquitlam, British Columbia, he began playing tabla at age four and later studied sarod under Ustad Alam Khan at the prestigious Ali Akbar College of Music in California. He continues his tabla training under the legendary Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri. A two-time recipient of the Advanced Instrumental Scholarship from AACM, Hriday is one of only a handful of sarod artists in Canada. In 2023, he delivered a lecture-demonstration at the VSO’s Day of Music, engaging audiences with the dynamic interplay between rhythm and melody. With a unique dual perspective and deep artistic integrity, Hriday brings a fresh and soulful voice to the classical tradition.
NINA BUDDHDEV | Nina Buddhdev is a distinguished cultural innovator with a prolific track record of advancing projects to new heights, recognized by esteemed institutions such as BBC Proms, the Arts Council of England (Revenue Client), AMC, the Southbank Centre, the Royal College of Art, and the House of Commons Canada.
As the creator and leader of the Classical & Heritage Arts Initiative, supported by the Canadian Association for Performing Arts (CAPACOA), Nina plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of heritage arts. She also serves on the Advisory Council for the BC Museums Association and is a globally acknowledged curator. A leader and a deep listener, Nina leverages her expertise in engagement, loyalty, and cultural communications to foster enduring relationships with communities and strategic partners alike.
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This is a co-presentation organized by The Bandish Network and Nina Buddhdev. Thank you to our Community partners Radio Rimjhim & Spice Radio and KVP Heritage.
