Sangam Performs Mesmerizing Indian Ragas at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 9/7

Presented by Sierra Madre Playhouse

Sangam, a dazzlingly creative chamber ensemble featuring sitarist Paul Livingstone and cellist Peter Jacobson, with special guest tabla player Abhijit Banerjee, bridges musical genres with its enthralling blend of classical Indian ragas and rhythms on Sunday, September 7, 2025, 4:00 pm, at Sierra Madre Playhouse. The group’s unique sound, imbued with the free spirit of jazz improvisation, also incorporates African, Latin, pop, hip-hop, and other music styles. Arcing between soulful musical meditations and dynamic poly-rhythmic counterpoint, Sangam embraces its Hindi name, meaning “a confluence of rivers,” a meeting place where disparate streams flowing into one.

Banerjee is one of the most sought-after creative artists in the realm of Indian classical music. He has garnered global accolades for his unique style, sensitivity, skill, and deep sense of musicality. In addition to his considerable contributions to Indian music, Banerjee has left his mark in a diverse field of crossover music both as a performer and composer.

Livingstone and Jacobson, who have recorded and toured together for more than18 years, are featured on Grammy Award-winning recordings with Ozomatli, Juan Gabriel, Quetzal, and Ricky Kej. They have also appeared with Arohi Ensemble, Build an Ark, and Quartetto Fantastico, among other projects born of LA’s globalized creative music community. 

For tickets ($12-$35) and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org. Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

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Sierra Madre Playhouse
Organization:
Sierra Madre Playhouse
Genres:
Classical
Categories:
Live Event
City: Sierra Madre
Price Range:
$12-$35
Email:
info@sierramadreplayhouse.org
Phone:
(626) 355-4318
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Performers

Paul Livingstone sitar
Peter Jacobson cello
Abhijit Banerjee tabla

Sierra Madre Playhouse

Sierra Madre Playhouse

87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
United States

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Sierra Madre Playhouse, a vibrant Southern California cultural hub with a rich history spanning a century, energizes audiences and the community with distinctive theatrical productions and captivating live performances. 

 

Hailed as a “jewel” (Pasadena Weekly) and “a landmark theater” (ABC7 Los Angeles), it has garnered tremendous accolades for its varied repertoire and thought-provoking education and outreach programs curated with social impact in mind. The Los Angeles Times proclaims, “This is theater from the heart.” As one of San Gabriel Valley’s only performing arts center presenting a broad spectrum of performance genres, including theater, music, dance, film, comedy, and family-friendly productions featuring eminent local and national professional artists, the treasured artistic beacon draws audiences from across the Southland. 

 

The intimate 99-seat Sierra Madre Playhouse offers an up-close and personal connection to performances that resonate deeply, earning multiple Ovation Awards, NAACP Awards, and LA Times Critics' Choice honors. In 2023, Rep. Judy Chu named the Sierra Madre Playhouse as a leading ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ in the San Gabriel Valley. The playhouse was given the honor during the 2023 Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards, which recognizes the leadership and volunteerism in the cities making up California’s 28th Congressional District. It is nestled into a historic building on the inviting Main Street of Sierra Madre, a charming village in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. 

 

Retaining its distinctive movie theater façade and instantly recognizable marquee, the structure has undergone numerous transformations since opening in 1910, from furniture emporium to silent movie theatre to the artistic institution that now stands as a vibrant embodiment of the region’s rich cultural legacy. The Sierra Madre Playhouse fosters creativity that aspires to bridge divides and spark dialogue, all while celebrating the rich tapestry of the American experience and the enduring pursuit of shared understanding.