Omniversal Hum presents the incredible Indian Classical bansuri (Indian bamboo flute) player Vinod Prasanna accompanied by Pranav Ramji on tabla at the uniquely inspiring Library Portal in Fitzroy. Vinod Prasanna is from a family with a rich tradition in bansuri playing which dates back many generations. He was taught by his uncle the great Pandit Rajendra Prasanna.

In support is Abby Sundborn performing solo electro-acoustic cello vibrations and YL Hooi on selected entrance music and interstitial sounds.

This event will be presented in the baithak tradition; floor seated, informal, intimate and focussed listening.

About the artists:

Born into one of India’s greatest flute-playing families, award-winning bansuri (flute) virtuoso Vinod Prasanna shines as an outstanding performer of authentic traditional and contemporary Indian music. Vinod’s emotive melodies, exquisite improvisations and divine flute song distinguish his performance of Indian classical, world and meditation music. Simply, Indian music at its finest.

Pranav Ramji (Tabla) started playing the Tabla at the age of 8, with his initial training and advancement under the watchful eye of Ustad Gulfam Sabri and Ustad Sarwar Sabri. He is currently learning the intricacies of the Punjab Gharana of Tabla playing from Pt. Aditya Kalyanpur, a student of Ustad Alla Rakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain. Pranav Is an Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) empanelled Tabla player and has travelled across India, Europe and Australia performing solo Tabla recitals, accompanying senior musicians in their travels and taking workshops to promote Hindustani Classical Music.

Abby Sundborn's work offers a captivating blend of elegance and eeriness through electroacoustic compositions. Integrating cello and electronics, the Woi Worrung-based Sundborn's music invites introspection and reflection, creating a space where audiences explore the nuances of timbre, spatial dynamics and pacing.