“SANGAT: A Musical Gathering of Spirit, Unity, and Resistance”

Spotlighting the message of multiculturalism and preserving cultural identity for a thriving democracy, the India House Foundation and the India Community Center will host “SANGAT: A Musical Gathering of Spirit, Unity, and Resistance” on Friday, June 7, in California. The event will bring together artists and community leaders to explore how cultural identity and artistic expression can serve as vital tools in preserving democracy.

The centrepiece of the evening will be the collaboration between Afghan American rabab virtuoso Qais Essar and Sikh American musician Sonny Singh. Their project, Sangat, draws on centuries-old South Asian musical traditions and spiritual poetry from Sikh, Sufi, and Bhakti heritage to send a powerful message of solidarity across religious and cultural lines. The performance also features cellist Roziht Eve and tabla player Jujhar Singh, blending haunting melodies with stirring vocals and harmonium.