Surabhi Ensemble
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Surabhi Ensemble is to demonstrate the connections between cultures and to teach a positive message of togetherness in creating, performing, and demonstrating new works of music and dance. Members of the group work in many settings such as schools, hospitals, theaters, concert halls, festivals, refugee organizations, neighborhood parks, and cultural centers to bring this positive message of cultural unity and outreach.
Big News! The Surabhi Ensemble was selected as a top finalist for the Chicago Reader's Poll for Best International or World Music Group! The ensemble is currently putting together a Tour of India for late 2024. Click the link above for more details!
April 2024 -
Dhananjay Kunte and Carlo Basile visited Mumbai, Pune and Goa to give workshops and meet with concert presenters and music healing researchers to arrange larger Surabhi Ensemble performances for late 2024 and to discuss music as a healing art. Participating organizations: Sangeet Kala Teertha Music Academy in Pune, Maharshi University of Spirituality in Goa
Please Click "India 2024-2025" link above for updated info!
Surabhi Ensemble Artists:
Saraswathi Ranganathan (founder)
Ronnie Malley
Carlo Basile
Dhananjay Kunte
Bob Garrett
Kinnari Vora
Leticia Aravena
Greg Nergaard
Guest Artists:
Massamba Diop (Senegal)
Ragavan Sai (India)
Ganapathi Ranganathan (India)
Catarina Anacleto (Portugal)
Huy Ha Dinh (Vietnam)
Emi Tanabe (Japan)
Juan Dies (Chicago)
Lorena Iniguez (Chicago)
