Interplay 2025: Paul Livingstone and Partho Sarothy

Doors 7:00
Show 7:30

Leading sarod player of India, Partho Sarothy and American sitarist Paul Livingstone are disciples of the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar and have been performing  together for over 20 years giving concerts in India, Mexico and the United States. With interactive performances that transition into the excitement ofrhythmic intensity through improvisations, their international work together demonstrates their sonic unity and compatibility that artists fromdifferent cultures can bring forth within the rigorous form of Indian classical Raga music.

Their sensitive approach to the dynamics of Raga Alaap emphasizes
an exploration of emotional depth. Their playing style is typical of the Maihar Gharana tradition and the jugalbandi style made famous by their guru Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. As soloists they have played with most of the leading tabla players of India, Pakistan and Nepal including Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Pandit Hom Nath Upadhyaya, Ustad Bashir Khan and many others. Please enjoy this display of masterful musical artistry.


ARTIST BIOS:

Paul:  

International performing artist Paul Livingstone is one of the few American disciples of the legendary Pt. Ravi Shankar. He has performed around the US, Mexico, Europe and South Asia with leading tabla artists from India, Pakistan & Nepal. A dedicated sitarist for 32 years, a multi-instrumentalist and composer of 'ragajazz chamber music' in the realm of world music synthesis; Paul leads his own Arohi Ensemble as well as performing regularly as a classical sitar soloist. Paul has composed and recorded for film & television, as well as creating music for live theater & dance productions. 

He has been featured on two Grammy Award-winning records and performed & recorded with popular artists such as Alanis Morrisette, Ozomatli, Tyler Childers, Ricky Kej, Emmanuel and as well collaborating with traditional & jazz crossover artists from Tibet, Guinea, Indonesia, Mexico, Vietnam, Venezuela, Spain, Syria and South Asia, Canada as well as artists from around the US. Paul has performed around India, Nepal and Pakistan and is currently is on the music faculty at Glendale Community College teaching Indian and world music ensembles.  He is the creator of the Soul Force Project, an evolving multimedia performance promoting the history & relevance of nonviolent revolution. 

Paul upifts a vision for cross-cultural collaboration that reflects his innermost social, political & spiritual values through the transcendent joy of music.

Partho:  

Partho Sarothy, a maestro of the sarod, carries forward the rich legacy of Hindustani classical music. Trained under the tutelage of his father, Ustad Dhyanesh Khan, and the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar, Partho's music is a sublime fusion of serenity and fulfillment. With his mesmerizing performances, he has captivated audiences worldwide, establishing himself as one of the most accomplished musicians from India.Partho Sarothy, a maestro of the sarod, carries forward the rich legacy of Hindustani classical music.

Trained under the tutelage of his father, Ustad Dhyanesh Khan, and the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar, Partho's music is a sublime fusion of sereny and fulfillment. With his mesmerizing performances, he has captivated audiences worldwide, establishing himself as one of the most accomplished musicians from India. 

Performing live worldwide for over 50 years, Partho's performances have carried the power of unfiltered Indian classical music. Each note played on his Sarod aims to touch souls, stir emotions, and inspire self-exploration. Partho's mission is to perform and ensure this powerful music continues to resonate through generations, creating an everlasting symphony.