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Sangita Kalanidhi Collective Concert in San Diego featuring T.M. Krishna and Ensemble (USA Tour 2026)

Sat, Mar 28, 2026
7:00 PM onwards (PDT)
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, San Diego
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Man seated beside a piano, wearing a traditional kurta with a tilak on his forehead, with framed black-and-white portraits of musicians placed on top of the piano in a softly lit room.
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The Sangita Kalanidhi Collective will present a Carnatic music concert in San Diego on 28 March 2026 at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. The performance is part of their USA Spring Tour 2026 and is presented by the Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego, bringing together senior musicians in a collaborative concert format...Read more

The Sangita Kalanidhi Collective will present a Carnatic music concert in San Diego on 28 March 2026 at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. The performance is part of their USA Spring Tour 2026 and is presented by the Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego, bringing together senior musicians in a collaborative concert format.

The ensemble features vocalist T.M. Krishna alongside violinist R.K. Shriramkumar and mridangam artist Thiruvarur Bhakthavatsalam. The concert reflects a shared stage format where leading artists come together, combining vocal, melodic, and rhythmic elements within the traditional Carnatic concert structure.

Scheduled at 7:00 PM, the event is one of several performances across the United States under this tour. The San Diego concert highlights the continued international presence of Carnatic music and the role of collaborative presentations in reaching wider audiences beyond India.

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RK Shriramkumar

Violin

R. K. Shriramkumar is a leading Carnatic violinist, vocalist, and composer, known for his gayaki style, legendary collaborations, and being awarded the Sangita Kalanidhi in 2025.

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Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam

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Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam (b. 1956), a Carnatic mridangam artist from Tamil Nadu, trained under his uncle in the gurukula tradition. A graded All India Radio artist, he performs globally, teaches at

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T. M. Krishna

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T.M. Krishna (b. 1976, Chennai) is a Carnatic vocalist, author, and activist blending tradition with social change. Trained under legendary gurus, he performs in public spaces to democratize music

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The David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre in La Jolla, San Diego, is a 500-seat performing arts venue known for concerts, festivals, and cultural events with advanced stage and multimedia facilities.

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4126, Executive Dr, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, 92037
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