Flute & Sitar Jugalbandi Concert Enchants Audience at ITV Gold Auditorium

A soulful Indian classical music performance unfolds, blending the melodic strains of the sitar, tanpura, and tabla against a serene backdrop of snow-covered mountains, evoking a harmonious connection between nature and sound. Photo: ITV GOLD

Edison, NJ – May 18: Indian classical music resonated beautifully through the walls of the ITV Gold Auditorium on Oak Tree Road, as the Flute and Sitar Jugalbandi Concert brought together a stellar lineup of artists and a captivated audience in a powerful celebration of cultural heritage.

The concert was masterfully organized by Dr. Satish Mullick, a well-known community leader and cultural patron, whose continued dedication to promoting Indian music and arts has earned him deep respect across the tri-state area. The event was supported significantly by Smile USA Foundation, under the leadership of Dr. Preeti Iyer and Dr. Shankar Iyer.

The evening featured an exquisite blend of musical talent:

Abhik Mukherjee and Jay Gandhi (a disciple of Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia) presented a mesmerizing jugalbandi on the sitar and bansuri.
Vivek Pandya provided rhythmic brilliance on the tabla.
Cris M lent her soulful voice to the performance, further enhancing the emotional depth of the concert.
Prateek Shah, a music producer, brought technical finesse to the overall sound production.

The auditorium was filled with classical music enthusiasts who enjoyed over four hours of captivating performances. The event was gracefully anchored by Anima Johari, whose presence as MC added charm and continuity to the program.

Dr. Satish Mullick took the opportunity to thank the community for their enthusiastic attendance and extended special appreciation to the sponsors: Cris Murthy, Esq., Dr. Anjum & Dr. Anand Swaroo, Pradip Shah CPA, Sharad Agarwal, Captain Kalpana, Rajan Sharma, and Bina Shah, all of whom made the concert possible through their generous support.

A special mention was made of Dr. Sudhir Parikh, Chairman, and Ilayas Quraishi, COO of ITV Gold, for their unwavering encouragement and platform support that allowed such a grand celebration of music to come to life.

The Flute and Sitar Jugalbandi Concert was not just an event, but a reaffirmation of the enduring love for Indian classical music and the importance of cultural continuity in the diaspora. It highlighted the role of leaders like Dr. Satish Mullick, who champion the arts, create platforms for artists, and foster community spirit through music and culture.