Prasant Radhakrishnan Trio | Melodies & Rhythms from Afghanistan - (SF International Arts Festival)

Prasant Radhakrishnan Trio features Carnatic and jazz saxophonist, Prasant Radhakrishnan, Carnatic and hybrid kit percussionist Rohan Krishnamurthy, and jazz bassist and guitarist, Eric Vogler. As artists exploring authentic expression in multiple genres after being steeped in established musical traditions, they have played together in various ensembles and formats, including South Indian Classical, and the ensembles VidyA and The Alaya Project among others. This new trio will present original work drawing on Indian classical and jazz music. While each artist is highly sought after in their own right, this performance will express the shared energy of many years of playing together, allowing for a rare depth of sound in the moment.

Siddique Ahmed is a multi-instrumentalist and music producer based in San Francisco. His musical journey has led him back to his roots, where he now focuses on Melodies & Rhythms of Afghanistan. Reconnecting with Afghan folk and classical music, Siddique has embraced the Rubab, an instrument he always felt deeply connected to. He explores and preserves the rich melodies and rhythms from the diverse regions of Afghanistan, bringing their unique sounds to life. He is accompanied by Eman Hashemi, a renowned Afghan Tabla player carrying forward a family legacy of music. Together, they celebrate Afghanistan’s vibrant and varied musical traditions.