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Sama Arts Network SAMA aims to focus wider public attention on classical, traditional as well as the contemporary arts It also presents Orchestral, Jazz and World Music.

Sama Arts Network is one of the UK's oldest and most influential arts organisations in the genre of traditional and contemporary South Asian arts. Established in 1977 Sama has curated more than 2,000 events with acclaimed artists from the UK and other parts of the world. These have included tours, concerts, festivals, educational talks, workshops, seminars, lecture-demos, film screenings, and visual and performing arts. More on www.sama.co.uk Many concerts were filmed and recorded by Navras records (navrasrecords.com), co-founded by the Artistic Director in 1992. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life have enjoyed the events. Audiences have been a few dozen for the intimate acoustic concerts to several thousand at larger venues. Many more continue to listen or view the recordings. Founded by the Artistic Director and existing CEO, Sama has now put together a new team with skills in event management, marketing, sound engineering and curating arts events.

USTAD VILAYAT KHAN REMEMBERED.On 98th Birth Anniversary28 AUG 1928 - 13 MAR 2004'THE BOY WHO WOULD BE A KING' ( Seated i...
28/08/2026

USTAD VILAYAT KHAN REMEMBERED.

On 98th Birth Anniversary
28 AUG 1928 - 13 MAR 2004

'THE BOY WHO WOULD BE A KING' ( Seated in the middle)

A Bygone times of humility and simplicity of one fine human being - Shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan- pictured here ...
23/08/2026

A Bygone times of humility and simplicity of one fine human being - Shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan- pictured here with the children on the streets of Benares.

Photo courtesy: Ustad Bismillah Khan Saheb & Family.

IN PRAISE OF USTAD NUSRAT FATEH ALI KHAN Remembering the great man of Qawwali on his 29th Death Anniversary.Photo Courte...
16/08/2026

IN PRAISE OF USTAD NUSRAT FATEH ALI KHAN
Remembering the great man of Qawwali on his 29th Death Anniversary.
Photo Courtesy Kaleem Sheikh.

This is a rare image of 1989 in London, during a classical mehfil at a private residence in London with Ustads Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan accompanied by Ustad Sultan Khan on sarangi and Dildar Hussain on tabla and next to him on his right is Ustad Mujahid Mubarak Ali Khan. I am seated in front of these luminaries. Such were the glory times indeed. Jay Visvadeva

Not to be missed!
10/07/2026

Not to be missed!

09/07/2026

Message from ACE: In a book published today,...

05/07/2026

Walking into an Indian classical music concert for the first time can feel both exciting and slightly intimidating. Should one clap after every improvisation? Is it acceptable to leave during a performance? Can photographs be taken? What happens when the artist sings or plays the same phrase repeate...

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