Upcoming events.
Ranjana Ghatak at Voices Festival, St George's Bristol
Highly acclaimed Indian composer and singer Ranjana Ghatak brings her brilliant new ensemble of Kirpal Panesar (Esraj), Harkiret Bahra (Tabla), Celine Saout (Harp) to St George’s for the first time.
Ranjana draws upon the North Indian Semi-Classical and devotional tradition to explore themes of love, separation and union. Working with traditional and new compositions, this ensemble works with the roots and beauty of this vocal form. The searing and moving sound of the Esraj work beautifully with the etheric sound of the harp, creating a shared language and conversation between all musicians.
Tickets: https://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/ranjana-ghatak/
Loa + Ranjana Ghatak
Lima Limo Presents returns with another exciting evening featuring new artist Loa alongside Ranjana Ghatak
Kicking off the proceedings will be Ranjana Ghatak. Ranjana is a long time friend of Lima Limo Records.
Children's Indian Vocal Class
I’m excited to finally be starting a children’s vocal class on Mondays 5-5.45pm ages 6-9. If you have children that will be interested in joining or have friends/family that would be then please get in touch. The classes will be online with one class/month in person.
I’ve been working with young minds and voices for years and it’s such a privilege, joy and honour to share this music with them. Starting 1st week of Feb. 2024
Indian Vocal Immersion - In person/Hybrid
Immersive yourself in group singing both in person or online. This is a rare opportunity to practise, sing and learn together. The 3 days will be split into sessions - take the time for yourself and attend all 3 days or the sessions you choose. An understanding of sargam and paltas and a minimum of 6 months Indian Vocal Study is required for this immersion.
Sign Up Information: https://www.ranjanaghatak.com/indian-vocal-intensive
James Yorkston / Jon Thorne / Ranjana Ghatak
James Yorkston / Jon Thorne / Ranjana Ghatak
Date: Friday 17th November 2023
Venue: Gosforth Civic Theatre
Doors: 7.30pm (Music Starts 8.00pm)
Tickets: £16 Advance + Booking Fee On The Door
Box Office: www.seetickets.com/tour/jazz-north-east
Indian Vocal Workshop - Bristol, Arnolfini Gallery
The Asian Arts Agency in Bristol are putting on a festival the weekend of the 10-11 November and I will be running two free workshops on the 11th. All info below
An 80th Birthday Concert for Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential songwriters and guitarists of all time.
A leading light of the 1960s British folk revival and a founding member of folk jazz supergroup Pentangle, his career spanned five decades, inspiring generations of musicians with his groundbreaking acoustic guitar technique and emotive songs.
A stellar line-up including his friends, fans and collaborators celebrate his extraordinary musical legacy in this concert marking what would have been his 80th birthday.
The artists playing include Bernard Butler and Sam Lee; Brigid Mae Power and Steve Gunn; Pentangle’s Jacqui McShee, Mike Piggott and Kevin Dempsey; James Yorkston and Ranjana Ghatak; Kathryn Williams; Martin Simpson; Robert Plant’s Saving Grace; and Sarathy Korwar.
Presented by Eat Your Own Ears, Earth Records and The Bert Jansch Foundation in association with the Southbank Centre.
Indian Vocal Course - 10 Weeks, Level 2
A live exploration of the North Indian Classical and Semi-Classical tradition through sargam exercises, an introduction to Ragas through phrases and compositions, tabla time cycles and voice culture development. 3 in person classes in London.
2nd week alternate class on Sat 23rd.
2 Years learning min required.
Indian Vocal Course - 10 weeks, Level 1
A live introduction and study of the North Indian Classical tradition through sargam exercises, an introduction to Ragas through phrases and compositions, tabla time cycles and voice culture development. 3 classes offered in person for London based students.
Week of the 2nd Oct, session on Sat 7th instead due to touring.
If completely new to Sargam please take the Intro to Hindustani Vocal workshop before hand and send me a message.
Introduction to Hindustani Vocal Music Workshop
An introduction to the key concepts of North Indian vocal music rooted in the classical tradition. The workshop will go through Sargam and a brief intro to time cycles.
Indian Singing Summer Immersion
Immersive yourself in group singing both in person or online. This is a rare opportunity to practise, sing and learn together. The 4 days will be split into sessions - take the time for yourself and attend all 4 days or the sessions you choose. An understanding of sargam and paltas is required for this immersion.
Yale University Performance
Instrumental Insights | Drawing from Tradition
July 14, 2023 8:00PM
Norfolk Festival Music Shed
Pieces in which composers weave multiple musical cultures together.
BRIGHT SHENG Tibetan Dance
JUHI BANSAL world premiere of the 2023 Musical Bridges commission
FLORENCE PRICE Piano Quintet in a minor
Melvin Chen piano
Ranjana Ghatak voice
and Norfolk Fellows
Tickets: $70 – $35, $10 Young Adults (19-35), Kids Come Free! (under 19)
Programs and artists are subject to change without notice. The Norfolk Chamber Music Festival follows all health and safety protocols required by Yale University.
National Youth Jazz Orchestra - Half Term Workshop
This June, NYJO are running two days of vocal workshops based around jazz improvisation and Indian Vocal technique. Open to any young people aged 12-18 – perfect if you want a break from revision too! We welcome all levels of experience. The workshops will take place at Woolwich Works.
On Thursday 1 June, Scarlet Halton will be leading a workshop on ‘an introduction to improvisation’. Scarlet is a 23 year old vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger from Buckinghamshire. Scarlet has performed as a vocalist and bassist at various jazz clubs across London, including The Vortex, Piano Smithfield, the Jazz Sanctuary, and Ronnie Scott’s. She has led many workshops in improvisation, working with participants of all ages across the UK and the US.
On Friday 2 June, Ranjana Ghatak will be leading an ‘Indian Vocal Workshop – Exercises and techniques to develop flexibility and strength in the voice’. Ranjana Ghatak studied the classical and devotional Hindustani vocal traditions under the guidance of Maestro Pandit Ajoy Chakabarty. She has explored traditional music in addition to juxtaposing the beauty of sacred vocal music with contemporary instrumentation over the last 14 years.
Fees to take part in the two days of vocal workshops are:
Free if you are in receipt of Pupil Premium/Free School Meals/from a low-income family
£20 for Greenwich residents
£35 for all other residents
Booking here
Singing with the Nightingales
This date is sold out. Find upcoming Singing With Nightingales events here.
In spring 2023, join folk singer and author of ‘The Nightingale’ Sam Lee alongside special guest musicians on an unforgettable journey into nature.
Enjoy fireside food, drink, songs and stories followed by an after-dark journey into the woods to meet the nightingale. Once nestled in ear-tinglingly close range to our bird, you will experience a concert like no other as Sam and the musicians join in an improvised duet with their virtuosic night-song.
Indian Singing Course, 8 Weeks - Level 1
A live introduction and study of the North Indian Classical tradition through sargam exercises, an introduction to Ragas through phrases and compositions, tabla time cycles and voice culture development. 2 classes offered in person for London based students. If completely new to Sargam please take the Intro to Hindustani Vocal workshop before hand.
20% discount if you sign up for one 8 week course and additional courses/workshops use code: BSCKZKK at checkout.
Indian Singing Course - 8 Weeks, Level 2
A live exploration of the North Indian Classical and Semi-Classical tradition through sargam exercises, an introduction to Ragas through phrases and compositions, tabla time cycles and voice culture development. 2 Years learning min required.
20% discount if you sign up for one 8 week course and additional courses/workshops use code: BSCKZKK at checkout.
Intro to Hindustani Vocal Workshop
A live online workshop to introduce the key concepts of North Indian vocal music rooted in the classical tradition. The workshop will go through the sargam notes, notation patterns called paltas and a brief insight into the tabla time cycles.
This workshop can be a foundation class before joining Level 1 class starting April 17th.
20% discount if you sign up for one 8 week course and additional courses/workshops use code: BSCKZKK at checkout.
Online Bhajan Workshop
Online Devi Bhajan Workshop
A live 1.5 hour workshop exploring foundational exercises to develop voice culture and flexibility and the detail and nuances of a beautiful Devi Bhajan. A devotional composition that honours and celebrates Divine Feminine wisdom.
Holi Concert - Hearn Recital Room,Blackheath Halls
You are invited to join us for an evening to celebrate the Hindu Spring festival of Holi, The Festival of Colours.
Marking the end of Winter and the arrival of Spring, Holi celebrates love and new life, bringing people together through music, dance and togetherness.
Although we won’t be throwing any paint, there will be plenty of colour on offer during the evening which will include vegetarian snacks and sweets, a short recital (Ranjana Ghatak (voice), Harkiret Singh Bahra (tabla) and Kirpal Singh Panesar (Tar-Shehnai & Dilruba)), followed by Indian dance for anyone who would like to join in with a bhangra dance workshop led by Cohesion Plus .
Holi Art Workshop at Blackheath Conservatoire Sat 18 Mar 5.30-6.30pm
Expert tutor Lilly Walker will guide children in the ‘pulled string’ art technique to create a colourful artwork filled with beautiful, bright abstract flowers.
Suitable for 5-12 yrs.
Tickets £12
More information and book tickets here
Indian Singing Course - Level 1
An 8 week introduction and study of the North Indian Classical tradition through sargam exercises, an introduction to Ragas through phrases and compositions, tabla time cycles and voice culture development.
Indian Singing Course - Level 2
An exploration of the North Indian Classical and Semi-Classical tradition through sargam exercises, an introduction to Ragas through phrases and compositions, tabla time cycles and voice culture development.
Intro to Hindustani Vocal Workshop
An online workshop to introduce the key concepts of North Indian vocal music rooted in the classical tradition. The workshop will go through the sargam notes, some scales and a brief insight into the tabla time cycles.
EFG London Jazz Festival: Indian Voice Workshop
Indian singer/composer Ranjana Ghatak will present an interactive vocal workshop, introducing the beauty of North Indian Classical Music through vocal exercises, rhythm cycles and learning a composition.
Arnolfini Gallery, Bristol Performance with Jason Singh and Liz Hanks
A durational sound performance exploring contemplation of the internal space.
By Jason Singh in collaboration with Liz Hanks and Ranjana Ghatak.
Three musicians each with their own unique performative and listening practices will come together to create a durational immersive performance of live soundscapes inspired by Indian ragas, nature, repetition, minimalism and contemplation.
Using a combination of voice, cello, harmonium and electronics to generate and create live immersive soundscapes, the performance will also be an open space allowing audiences to enter, sit, move and leave freely.
The focus of this performance is on sound to help facilitate a unique contemplative experience.
This performance will bring people together to experience an interpretative message about the internal journey of the mind towards obtaining peace.
Co-commissioned by Without Shape Without Form (WSWF) and Asian Arts Agency.
Usher Hall Performance
Usher Hall & Love Music present
Love Music Community & Junior Choirs
with special guest Ranjana Ghatak
Stephen Deazley musical director
Darla Eno & Sally Jaquet Junior Choir leaders
Dave Milligan piano
Love Music Community & Junior Choirs invite you to join them for their cosy autumn concert, which features an eclectic programme including Radiohead, Natasha Bedingfield, Elgar and both Scottish and Canadian folk music! Community Choir will be joined by Indian classical singer Ranjana Ghatak in a fantastic and unique collaboration, and Junior Choir will sing the world premiere of a specially commissioned song by Josie Duncan.
Love Music Choirs are inclusive, accessible and - most importantly - fun! Expect to leave this concert with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.
Supported by City of Edinburgh Council ~ Venue partner Usher Hall
Love Music Community Choir is proud to have Edinburgh’s Lord Provost as its Patron
The concert will last approximately 60 mins with no interval.
