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Raga and Rasa — From Guru to Shishya

The Dutch Wind Ensemble (NBE) immerses itself in Indian music — a tradition in which patience, spirituality, and improvisation come together.

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The Dutch Wind Ensemble (NBE) immerses itself in Indian music — a tradition in which patience, spirituality, and improvisation come together.

Sarangi master Ustad Sabir Khan, descended from the centuries-old court musician family of the Sikar Gharana in Rajasthan, shares his rich musical heritage with the ensemble. His father, the legendary Sultan Khan, collaborated with icons such as George Harrison and Madonna, leaving a profound mark on both classical music and Bollywood.

Trombonist and composer Arjan Linker, once the winner of the Nederlands Blazers Ensemble composition competition, has since been accepted as a shishya (disciple) into the musical lineage of Ustad Sabir Khan. Sabir Khan possesses a rare gift for drawing audiences into a musical universe where listening and connection matter more than knowledge.








TheDutch Wind Ensemble immerses itself in this expressive, improvisation-driven music, while also exploring the spectacular and playful sounds of Bollywood.

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from Apr April 2027

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