Noted Indian Musicians to Perform On Oct. 4

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- An evening of classical Indian music featuring noted performers Ustad (master) Rais Khan, Ustad Rashid Khan, Samar Saha and Jyoti Goho will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 in Slee Concert Hall on the University at Buffalo North (Amherst) Campus.

The event is co-sponsored by the UB Department of Music and TRIVENI, a local organization that, for more than a decade, has brought the best of Indian music, dance, film and other arts to Buffalo.

Well-known in India and other parts of the world for their skill and talent, the quartet will visit UB as part of a North American tour.

Ustad Rais Khan, a child prodigy and direct descendent of court musicians traced back to the 15th century, plays the sitar and is recognized for his music in many Indian films.

Vocalist Ustad Rashid Khan (no relation) has won many awards and performed to packed concert halls in India, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and the U.S.

Samar Saha, on tabla, and Jyoti Goho, on harmonium, are faculty members of the renowned Sangeet (music) Research Academy in Calcutta.

Advance general ticket price admission is $15; $8 for students and senior citizens. At the door, tickets are $17 for general admission and $10 for students and senior citizens.

Tickets are available through Slee Concert Hall box office at 716-645-2921.