Fostering collaboration between South Asian and Western musicians

The Third Culture Collective is a social and musical venture, bringing together musicians from South Asian and Western cultures to perform new music and share their approach to music-making.

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Summer 2024 UK Tour
Summer 2024 UK Tour

We are excited to announce a six-date UK tour in Summer 2024. Following our sold-out collaboration last year, we will once again be joined by British-Tamil singer Ashnaa. Get your tickets now!

‘Captivating’ performance at Ram Katha, Cambridge University
‘Captivating’ performance at Ram Katha, Cambridge University

In a recent historic milestone, we performed a new choral piece, composed and conducted by Kavi Pau to open the Ram Katha at Cambridge University led by Hindu preacher Morari Bapu.

Celebrating ‘South Asian Heritage Month’ at Houses of Parliament
Celebrating ‘South Asian Heritage Month’ at Houses of Parliament

We recently returned to the Houses of Parliament in London, performing as part of an event celebrating ‘South Asian Heritage Month’.

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O Rey Chhori
O Rey Chhori

Kavi Pau’s production of O rey chhori (Hey girl!) from the 2001 Bollywood film Lagaan infuses it with music by German composer JS Bach.

‘Demystifying…’ the Bansuri: Episode 3
‘Demystifying…’ the Bansuri: Episode 3

Episode 3 explores how the Bansuri is being used in novel ways outside of the Indian classical music tradition.

‘Demystifying…’ the Bansuri: Episode 2
‘Demystifying…’ the Bansuri: Episode 2

Episode 2 provides tips for composers and musicians who wish to write music for the Bansuri in their work. The episode explains what is stylistic in traditional Hindustani classical music, and explores similarities with western Baroque ornamentation.

Third Culture Collective are the proud Ensemble-in-Association with The Commonwealth Resounds.