The Naadaleela Ensemble creates a musical conversation between ancient cultures that span the Silk Road – from Iran to India and China – and which have been influencing each other for over 2,000 years. The group creates new musical works and explorations from its members as well as arranges existing repertoire from their various cultural backgrounds, taking the listener on a fascinating musical journey. The ensemble features Persian ney player Amir Eslami, Carnatic musicians Vidyasagar Vankayala (voice), Kaushik Sivaramakrishnan (violin) and Curtis Andrews (mridangam), jazz guitarist Jared Burrows, and members of the adventurous Orchid Ensemble (Lan Tung-erhu, Dailin Hsieh-zheng, Jonathan Bernard-percussion). Drawing on their training across a range of musical disciplines, the musicians reach into and across lines of difference, fusing together influences of South Indian, Chinese, Persian, Taiwanese, Indonesian, western classical, contemporary music, and jazz. The result is a heady and aromatic offering.

As per the Government of BC's recent Public Health Order, capacity at this venue will be 100%, there will be no spaces between your seat and the patron around you.

As mandated by the province of BC, proof of double vaccination and matching photo ID are required to attend this event for all individuals 12 years-old and above.