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CASI Spring 2025 Saluja Global Fellow Lecture
Mar 27

March 27, 2025

CASI Spring 2025 Saluja Global Fellow Lecture

In this lecture and musical performance organized by the Center for the Advanced Study of India (CASI) and moderated by Davesh Soneji of the Department of South Asia Studies, renowned vocalist Shubha Mudgal (pictured) will provide brief illustrations of the vocal forms known as khayal and thumri-dadra, accompanied by Aneesh Pradhan on the tabla and Kedar Naphade on the harmonium. The event, part of CASI’s Saluja Global Fellows lecture series, is presented in partnership with the South Asia Center, Department of South Asia Studies, and Penn Music. Register to attend.

4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Perelman Center for Political Science & Economics, 133 S 36th St.

Shubha Mudgal (left) performing with her tabla player Aneesh Pradhan (right). Both musicians are wearing traditional Indian attire. They are seated; Shubha is singing with her hands up, and Aneesh is playing the tabla, an instrument similar to drums.