PRAAZ : "Harmony in Diversity" with Indian Raaga-Jazz roots

This event is part of Fringe World 2026

Overview

PRAAZ : "Harmony in Diversity" brings together established musicians to perform original, cross-cultural music composed by Praaz (Praashekh Borkar). Praaz is a Hindustani Sarod player with over 28 years of global performance experience and will feature both the traditional Sarod and his invented Esarod.

Highlights

• Original compositions blending Hindustani raga traditions with jazz sensibilities.

• Ensemble includes a wide variety of instruments: Sarod, Esarod, Tabla, Didgeridoo, Drums, Darbouka, Thammattama and more.

• Emphasis on multicultural collaboration and sonic fusion.

What to Expect

• An intimate, performance-driven concert showcasing improvisation and structured compositions.

• Rich rhythmic textures and cross-genre arrangements appealing to fans of world music and jazz.

• A chance to hear unique instrumentation and the Esarod, an instrument invented by the composer.

Additional Notes

• The project focuses on demonstrating "harmony in diversity" through interweaving musical traditions and instruments.