Symphony of Bansuri with Rakesh Chaurasia

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Grammy-winning flautist Rakesh Chaurasia is a leading figure in Indian classical music, known for blending tradition with innovation on the bansuri. A protégé and nephew of the legendary Hariprasad Chaurasia, he has performed worldwide and collaborated across genres. In August 2025, he premieres *Symphony of Bansuri* in Cape Town – a groundbreaking orchestral fusion of Indian ragas and Western classical music, presented by Inner Circle Entertainment and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
23 Jul English South Africa Places & Travel

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