Ragamala (Overnight Event)
Friday, Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2022 6 pm – 8 am1925 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Overnight Event: Friday, Sep 30, 6 PM — Saturday, Oct 1, 8 AM
Spanning 14 hours and featuring dozens of performers, Ragamala offers a jaw-dropping assortment of Indian classical music from some of its greatest and emerging practitioners. Ragamala functions as the perfect, immersive introduction to the classical music of India.
Now entering its tenth year, the highly celebrated all night, annual Indian classical music showcase is taking place at the Chicago Cultural Center as part of World Music Festival: Chicago. Located in Preston Bradley Hall, under the largest Tiffany Dome in the world, the Ragamala Indian classical music showcase has grown into a festival of its own in many ways. Attracting hundreds of music lovers and curious musical explorers who get to experience Indian classical music in a unique, all-night setting like they do in India, where artists are able to showcase rarely performed music and Ragas, which normally do not get featured at a typical Indian classical concert.
*Ragamala is Co-presented in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and People of Rhythm Productions.