Sameer Gupta's nonprofit, RootStock Arts, has successfully integrated classical Indian music into the Mission District by hosting monthly events at Medicine For Nightmares Bookstore & Gallery. The inaugural Raga Fest, held on February 15, features extended performances by prominent Indian classical artists, creating a cultural bridge. The event recognizes tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and provides an accessible platform for diverse Indian musical forms. Artists like Will Marsh and Hindustani vocalist Rujul Pathak bring a fresh blend of traditional and contemporary styles to broaden community engagement with classical music.
"The Raga Fest builds on our Wednesday series, which represents access that classical Indian music doesn't necessarily have in non-Indian spaces."
"I try to bring areas of Indian music that are more accessible."
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