Welcome to Liquid Reality!
September 9, 2026
Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center
Doors: 5:30 PM | Performance: 6 PM
We're thrilled to welcome you and grateful to NOVA's AAPI Intercultural Learning Center for partnering with us to bring this experience to the community.
Tonight's performance brings together Indian classical music, jazz, improvisation, and contemporary influences in a dynamic musical conversation.
We hope you'll sit back, listen closely, and enjoy the music.
THE ARTISTS
Liquid Reality brings together exceptional musicians exploring the space between Indian classical traditions and contemporary musical forms. Their music draws on improvisation, intricate rhythms, melodic exploration, and the spontaneous exchange that happens when different musical traditions meet.
Anupam Shobhakar – Kalima Double-Neck Guitar
Swaminathan "Swami" Selvaganesh – Kanjeera
Satoshi Takeishi – Drums & Percussion
Rohan Prabhudesai – Piano
Anirudh Srinivasraghavan – Vocals
ABOUT Tonight’s PRESENTERS
District of Raga presents South Asian performing arts throughout the DMV, connecting audiences with exceptional artists and creating opportunities to experience South Asian artistic traditions in new and engaging ways.
Founded in 2017, District of Raga has presented more than 150 events featuring 200+ artists across the region.
The AAPI Intercultural Learning Center at Northern Virginia Community College is a welcoming space dedicated to celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures while fostering community, cultural understanding, and student success.
Through educational programs, arts and cultural events, and community partnerships, the Center creates opportunities for dialogue, belonging, and cross-cultural engagement for students and the broader community.
WHAT'S NEXT
Enjoyed tonight's music? Come experience more with District of Raga.
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