Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST
Roses and Ragas
feat. Saraswathi Ranganathan, Sam Taheri, Tzu Tsen Wu, Swaminathan Selvaganesh
4544 N Lincoln Ave · Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall · 773.728.6000
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST
4544 N Lincoln Ave · Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall · 773.728.6000
A weekly showcase of world music and dance featuring the best local and touring talent! Most shows are Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM.
Most World Music Wednesday concerts are free with a $10 suggested donation. TO GUARANTEE YOUR ENTRY MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE EITHER ONLINE OR BY CALLING THE BOX OFFICE AT 773.728.6000. Reservations unclaimed 10 minutes before showtime will be released to waiting patrons.
Persian poetry and Indian melody - across time, and turmoil - an enduring connection
Roses and Ragas is a spellbinding journey where Persian poetry meets South Indian melody, weaving an intimate dialogue across time, distance, and cultural upheaval. Led by veena virtuoso Saraswathi Ranganathan and soulful Persian vocalist Sam Taheri, the ensemble brings ancient traditions to life through rare musical alchemy. Joined by Tzu Tsen Wu on Taiwanese ruan and Swaminathan Selvaganesh on kanjira and konnakol, this performance blooms with emotion, rhythm, and cross-cultural resonance. Experience a transcendent evening where song becomes story, and story becomes connection.
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