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.
2024-2025 India Tour:
The Surabhi Ensemble very successfully completed a tour of 5 States and 7 Cities in India! The image by Larissa Rolley below and the You Tube video capture moments from a large outdoor performance on December 19th, 2024 in Rajpipla, India located near Ahmedabad. The concert was hosted by the Prince of Gujarat with over 2000 guests in attendance! We will post updated materials from the India Tour and new performance announcements here in the coming months! Please check back. THANK YOU INDIA!
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Oberlin College, Carnagie Buliding, Root Room
52 W. Lorain St.
Oberlin, OH 44074
Sunday April 27th, 2025
Workshop and Concert Performance - FREE
Chicago's Surabhi Ensemble blends Indian classical, Middle Eastern, African, and flamenco traditions into a vibrant performance that celebrates cultural diversity, artistic collaboration, and the unifying power of music.
Global Music Workshop: 2pm-3pm
Concert: 7:00pm-8:15pm
May 25, 2025, 5:00 PM, FREE
Stomping Grounds Performance - featuring artists from Surabhi Ensemble and other groups
National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
STOMPING GROUNDS is a free two-month citywide celebration of authentic, rhythmic dance companies from a variety of world cultures.
Jun 01, 2025, 5:00 PM, FREE
Stomping Grounds Performance - featuring artists from Surabhi Ensemble and other groups
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
STOMPING GROUNDS is a free citywide celebration of authentic, rhythmic dance companies from a variety of world cultures.
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)
