Sarod master Alam Khan brings ‘Ragas that Colour the Mind’ to Surrey Arts Centre July 12, part of Indian Summer Festival’s 2025 Canadian lineup.
World-Renowned Sarodist to Perform in Surrey
Alam Khan, an internationally acclaimed sarod player and son of the late maestro Ali Akbar Khan, is set to perform in Surrey, British Columbia on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The candlelit evening concert, Ragas that Colour the Mind, will be held at the Surrey Arts Centre’s Main Stage, co-presented by Indian Summer Festival and Surrey Civic Theatres.
Musical Offering Blends Tradition and Innovation
The concert invites audiences into the world of Indian classical music, featuring Khan’s expressive command of the sarod, a fretless, stringed instrument known for its deep, meditative tone. He will be accompanied by Eman Hashimi on tabla, a traditional Indian percussion instrument. Tickets are now available, ranging from $29 to $49, at tickets.surrey.ca or by phone at 604-501-5566.
Pre-Concert Lecture Offers Deeper Insight
A day earlier, on Friday, July 11, Khan will lead a lecture and demonstration session at the Bear Creek Park theatre in Surrey. This educational evening will explore the Senia Maihar Gharana tradition, in which Khan is rooted. Attendees will gain an understanding of the sarod’s expressive range and the music’s spiritual depth, framed as a form of sonic meditation.
Continuing a Legendary Musical Lineage
Khan’s musical journey began as a child touring alongside his father. Since then, he has performed internationally and gained recognition as one of the leading sarodists of his generation. Following his father’s passing in 2009, Khan took over as head of instrumental studies at the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, California. He also teaches at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and California Institute of the Arts.
Festival Celebrates South Asian Arts Across Canada
This event is part of the broader Indian Summer Festival 2025, based in Vancouver and dedicated to showcasing South Asian arts and culture. The festival opens July 4 with Borderless Solidarities: Storytelling in Ruptured Times at Waterfront Theatre and continues with multiple events including A Raucous Evening with Kiran Deol on July 8. Full programming is available at indiansummerfest.ca.
A Unique Opportunity for Cultural Exchange
Whether a long-time fan of Indian classical music or a first-time listener, Alam Khan’s appearance in Surrey offers a rare opportunity to engage with a rich musical tradition performed by one of its most respected contemporary voices. Both the concert and lecture serve as a bridge between cultures, fostering dialogue and appreciation through sound.
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