Friday 11 July 11am - 12pm
The Kanji family has perfected the creation of bespoke instruments integral to the classical traditions of India for generations. In a one-hour workshop, the Kanjis, accompanied by their translator Arnab Chakrabarty—a distinguished sarod player, instrument designer, and long-time collaborator—will guide participants through the intricate design of the sarod, one of India’s most sophisticated classical instruments. Naba will demonstrate the construction process by repairing and assembling a deconstructed sarod in real time, revealing the interplay of materials, acoustics, and aesthetics that define its sound. Participants will have the opportunity to handle various components of the sarod, feeling the textures of woods, skins, bone, and metal that give the instrument its unique character. This hands-on experience is designed to spark curiosity among those interested in instrument making, musicology, or the cultural heritage of the subcontinent as well as acoustics, design and materiality studies.
THIS IS TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP ONLY