Fostering collaboration between South Asian and Western musicians

Third Culture Collective is a UK-based arts organisation creating ambitious new work at the intersection of South Asian and Western musical traditions.

Founded and directed by Kavi Pau.

Watch our collab with Osman Mir

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Kavi Pau
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4 August 2025

Tenebrae & Third Culture Collective Live in Manchester

4 August 2025

Following our successful pilot in London, we're teaming up with world-class choir Tenebrae to launch a powerful new collaboration this autumn at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall!

4 August 2025

26 February 2025

One Voice: Tenebrae & Third Culture Collective

26 February 2025

Join Third Culture Collective and leading chamber choir Tenebrae in a pioneering collaboration bringing together Indian classical musicians with the rich harmonies of a Western choir.

26 February 2025

30 January 2025

Osman Mir & Third Culture Collective

30 January 2025

Tickets available now! Celebrate Gujarat’s folk traditions with Osman Mir, Kavi Pau and Third Culture Collective as we create a Symphony of Gujarat.

30 January 2025

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2 December 2023

O Rey Chhori

2 December 2023

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.

2 December 2023

5 June 2023

‘Demystifying…’ the Bansuri: Episode 3

5 June 2023

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

5 June 2023

29 May 2023

‘Demystifying…’ the Bansuri: Episode 2

29 May 2023

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.

29 May 2023

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