Ancient Roots, Living Sounds: Hindustani & Jewish Music

Explore the musical connections between Indian classical and Jewish traditions. The program includes an introduction to Hindustani music, ragas & rhythmic patterns, Jewish liturgical music & Hindustani connections, and musical examples & live collaboration. Heerā Kulkarni, founder/director of Raag Academy School of Indian Music, has studied and taught Indian classical music for more than 30 years. Cantor Ben Rosner is a Reform cantor in Poway, ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary, and studied classical guitar at the University of Miami Conservatory of Music.