Pandit Deepak Ram is a renowned bansuri artist celebrated for his mastery of North Indian classical music, innovative compositions, and cross-genre collaborations. A disciple of the legendary Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Deepak has performed globally, captivating audiences with his technical brilliance and charm. He has collaborated with prominent musicians like jazz pianists Darius Brubeck and Bheki Mseleku and contributed to soundtracks for films such as *The Fast and the Furious* and *Matrix Revolutions*. With 9 solo albums and appearances on over 60 recordings, Deepak remains a versatile and influential figure in the world of music.

Akram Khan

Ustad Akram Khan, a 7th-generation exponent of the Ajrada Gharana, is a renowned tabla maestro and the son of Ustad Hashmat Ali Khan. Trained by his great-grandfather Ustad Mohammad Shafi Khan and Ustad Niazu Khan, Akram Khan has dedicated his life to preserving the rich legacy of the Ajrada Gharana. With over 43 years of experience, he has performed in more than 11,000 concerts worldwide, including his first international performance in Norway at age 22. A top-grade artist with ICCR, he has appeared on All India Radio and television over 950 times and actively supports music education through SPIC MACAY. Akram has many CD releases,

Shakir Khan is a leading young sitarist of the Etawah Gharana, continuing the rich musical legacy of his father and guru, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, and an unbroken lineage of sitar masters spanning eight generations. Shakir’s extraordinary talent emerged early, with his first public performance at age eleven. Through years of dedicated practice and guidance from his father, he has become a standout artist, performing at prestigious festivals like the Dover Lane Music Conference and Sawai Gandharva Festival in India, as well as internationally, including a notable appearance at Woodstock Festival in Poland and in London.

Enayet Hossain

Enayet Hossain, born into a distinguished musical family, is an accomplished tabla player known for his versatility in North Indian classical music and lighter genres like thumri and ghazal. Raised in the U.S., he started performing at a young age, accompanying renowned artists such as Ustad Vilayat Khan. With over 40+ recordings to his name, Enayet has performed internationally and received multiple honors, including citations from the state of Maryland for his contributions to Indian music. He is also a co-creator of Sangeetpedia, a multimedia encyclopedia on Indian music, and a founding member of the world fusion group Melodic Intersect.