Jugalbandhi

Event Date: April 15, 2026 (8PM)

A “north-meets-south” Indian classical music concert opens the Mandala Makers Festival, an annual platform that supports multidisciplinary South Asian performing artists.

Opening the eighth annual Mandala Makers Festival is “Jugalbandhi,” a “north-meets-south” Indian classical music concert co-presented by and taking place at Constellation. Artists include VVS Murari on violin, Ashwani Shankar on shehnai (wind instrument), and Sai Giridhar on mridangam (drum).

The Mandala Makers Festival is an annual multidisciplinary arts festival that celebrates the creativity, diversity, and innovation of South Asian artists in the United States and the global diaspora. Launched in 2019 in Chicago, the festival provides a vital platform for emerging and established artists working across dance, music, theater, film, and interdisciplinary performance. Mandala Makers Festival highlights both traditional and contemporary expressions, fostering artistic experimentation while honoring cultural heritage. Through performances, community gatherings, and collaborative programming, the festival brings together artists and audiences to experience the richness of South Asian culture and amplify voices shaping the future of diasporic arts.

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