Dive deep into The Paglees: Between Reason and Madness, where you will have a rare opportunity to ask a Paglee questions. Indrani Nayer-Gall is a member of The Paglees Collective and an interdisciplinary artist-activist. She weaves global narratives of marginalization, patriarchy, and misogyny through her practice in installation, 2-D/3-D media and moving image. Read more […]
Where does art come from? Who is an artist? Does the artist create the art or is it the art that makes the artist? Join us at South Asia Institute on April 13th at 7 pm as 4 of Chicago's best storytellers answer these questions (or leave you with more!) Hosted by Jitesh Jaggi, this special storytelling […]
Join South Asia Institute and the South Asian Classical Music Society for A Live Sitar and Tabla Concert at SAI on Friday, April 19, 2024 (7:30 p.m.) featuring internationally acclaimed sitarist Pandit Partha Bose with Indranil Mallick on tabla, both known for their worldwide performances! The extraordinarily talented duo will be performing for the first […]
The South Asia Institute is excited to announce "Finally Fridays", a social monthly event designed to help our patrons make new connections. We believe that art makes connections, with a touch of music, DJ performances, food and drinks have the power to build communities. So come join us for our first SAI Social event and […]
This Vocal Concert by Tomal Hossain accompanied by Mir Naqibul Islam on tabla is an exploration of songs written and composed by Kazi Nazrul Islam that demonstrates his foothold in the genres of ragpradhaan/ragasrita gaan. Tomal Hossain is a PhD candidate in ethnomusicology at the University of Chicago. His ongoing dissertation research examines tarana song among […]
Coming to South Asia Institute! Anand, a student of legendary Indian classical Dhrupad vocalist Ustad F. Wasifuddin Dagar, will present a unique program of Buddhist suttas in a bouquet of ragas, and demonstrate how they speak to Kabir and Babasaheb Ambedkar in establishing the norm, or Sa, of equality. The concert will be followed by a […]
Join us on Friday, May 10 (7:30 p.m.) when we will showcase Kiran Ahluwalia and her band in their debut performance, live at SAI. Their unique music that transcends genres and cultures, infuses South Asian music with African desert blues and Western styles. Event Details: TICKET PRICES: $25 Advance / $35 At Door WHEN: Friday, May 10 | 7:30 […]
We are pleased to announce the South Asian cast world premiere of the Pulitzer Prize & three-time Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal! Through faith, religion, medication, trips to the doctor, and family support, Next to Normal explores how one family struggles with finding light in the darkness. Click the "Get Tickets" button to read more about […]
What is Seen and Unseen: Mapping South Asian American Art in Chicago is a ground-breaking exhibition documenting this amorphous history of art production and presentation. This is the first comprehensive exhibition to map and disseminate this vital chapter of Chicago’s art history. The survey comprises two parallel exhibitions: Shadows Dance Within the Archives, an archival […]
“Non violence (AHIMSA) needs you to have more strength and more courage”. John J. Pershing Magnet School for the Humanities & Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts invite you to AHIIMSA FOR FREEDOM - performed by middle schoolers. What happens when a ten year old child sees the monumental national struggle disrupting her home? Changing […]
We are pleased to announce the South Asian cast world premiere of the Pulitzer Prize & three-time Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal! Through faith, religion, medication, trips to the doctor, and family support, Next to Normal explores how one family struggles with finding light in the darkness. Click the "Get Tickets" button to read more about […]
We are pleased to announce the South Asian cast world premiere of the Pulitzer Prize & three-time Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal! Through faith, religion, medication, trips to the doctor, and family support, Next to Normal explores how one family struggles with finding light in the darkness. Click the "Get Tickets" button to read more about […]
We are pleased to announce the South Asian cast world premiere of the Pulitzer Prize & three-time Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal! Through faith, religion, medication, trips to the doctor, and family support, Next to Normal explores how one family struggles with finding light in the darkness. Click the "Get Tickets" button to read more about […]
We are pleased to announce the South Asian cast world premiere of the Pulitzer Prize & three-time Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal! Through faith, religion, medication, trips to the doctor, and family support, Next to Normal explores how one family struggles with finding light in the darkness. Click the "Get Tickets" button to read more about […]
After the tremendous success of our first event, South Asia Institute is back with the second event in our bi-monthly open series, South Asians On The Mic, on Friday, May 31! We are now accepting submissions for artists to participate in this event. Please submit an application using the button below and support the artists […]
Mark your calendars! Save the date! South Asia Institute is hosting its Second Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, June 15, 2024 ! The highlight of the evening will be a live performance by Popular South Asian American artist who revolutionized Bhangra, DJ Rekha, along with other artists, amazing food and drinks, an art auction and much, […]
Carnatic classical music has been the common thread connecting diverse cultural communities in South India for thousands of years. The veena, a 24-fretted lute made Veena player Saraswathi Ranganathan has been winning accolades and fans for her mastery of the instrument. Saraswathi will be accompanied by Harsha Mandayam Bharathi on mridangam, a double-headed, barrel-shaped drum that is the main percussion […]
Join us for a moderated community conversation exploring how artists of South Asia and the diaspora navigate careers at the intersection of art and disability. This event invites participants into a community-building experience that highlights the resilience of artists with disabilities working in creative fields that are often not designed with accessibility in mind. Together, […]
Raga Boyz is a popular sufi-rock band from Pakistan featuring Wali Hamid Ali Khan, Inam Ali Khan and Nayab Ali Khan. The sibling trio band performs music of all genres, from Ragas to Rock, from Sufi to Heavy Metal, from Folk to Fusion. The Raga boys, being the sons of legendary Pakistani Ustad Hamid Ali […]
Chicago Sinfonietta and the South Asia Institute present a special program exploring the rich world of Bollywood film music. Featuring the Chicago Sinfonietta String Quartet and scholar Rochona Majumdar, the event combines live performance, film clips, and commentary to reveal the history, meaning, and cultural impact of these iconic scores. Expect a sneak peak into […]