Event Details
Mir Naqibul Islam represents the Farrukhabad gharana of tabla and is the 34th generation in this historic lineage. In this recital, he will present a traditional Farrukhabad-style tabla solo, accompanied on lehra (melodic accompaniment) by Arun Ramamurthy on violin.
The performance will feature time-tested compositions, many of which are centuries old, passed down through the oral tradition from guru to disciple over generations. This is where Mir specializes—presenting tabla in the pure form he has learned directly from his teachers.
While deeply rooted in tradition, Mir’s artistry also reflects his experience living and working in New York City, where he actively collaborates across genres. His performances, though grounded in classical rigor, carry a distinct 21st-century sensibility, shaped by global travels and musical exchanges with artists from diverse traditions.
The performance will feature time-tested compositions, many of which are centuries old, passed down through the oral tradition from guru to disciple over generations. This is where Mir specializes—presenting tabla in the pure form he has learned directly from his teachers.
While deeply rooted in tradition, Mir’s artistry also reflects his experience living and working in New York City, where he actively collaborates across genres. His performances, though grounded in classical rigor, carry a distinct 21st-century sensibility, shaped by global travels and musical exchanges with artists from diverse traditions.
About Sacred Music
Sacred Music offers free public concerts at St. Paul’s Chapel located in Columbia University.
While Columbia’s campus remains closed to the public, you can register in advance for each concert, and you will be able to get onto campus for that concert. You must register separately for each concert, and there is a strict deadline: 11am the day before each concert (Please don’t use the same email address to register more than one person).
If you are a student, faculty member, or staff member at Columbia and you can already get onto campus, you don’t need to register.
While Columbia’s campus remains closed to the public, you can register in advance for each concert, and you will be able to get onto campus for that concert. You must register separately for each concert, and there is a strict deadline: 11am the day before each concert (Please don’t use the same email address to register more than one person).
If you are a student, faculty member, or staff member at Columbia and you can already get onto campus, you don’t need to register.
Location
St. Paul's Chapel
1160 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10027