British Indian musician Soumik Datta leads a fiery group of improvisers in this hybrid, genre-breaking performance that charts the musical history of the 19-stringed fretless lute known as the sarod.
This nomadic journey spans ancient Afghanistan, colonial India and present day Britain. With special guests including chart topping singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan, the show combines elements of classical Indian, soul and punk music and culminates with a special performance of Soumik's own creation, the electric sarod.
Collaboration is one of the most distinctive features of Soumik Datta's creativity. His work with Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Bill Bailey, Akram Khan, Nitin Sawhney and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra has led to pioneering new forms of music.
"Click here to view the Fretless Nomad trailer": www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJcd_2SG8oQ
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