Indo-American Arts Council

02/13/2026

After captivating audiences as a quintet in 2023, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash, and Ayaan Ali Bangash return to NYC in 2026 with Shane Shanahan and Vivek Pandya for another unforgettable evening of music.
Experience Sarod Trilogy live.

📅 March 29 | 6:00 PM
📍 Tilles Center
🎟 Book now: https://tillescenter.production.carbonhouse.com/event/sarod-trilogy

02/05/2026

Completing the soundscape of Sarod Trilogy are master accompanists Shane Shanahan and Vivek Pandya, whose rhythmic brilliance adds depth and dynamism to this extraordinary evening.

Join Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash, and Ayaan Ali Bangash for a powerful celebration of legacy, collaboration, and musical dialogue.

📅 Sunday, March 29 | 6 PM
📍 Tilles Center – Krasnoff Theater, NY
🎟️ Tickets available now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00006427EA42A8CA

02/04/2026

Amaan Ali Bangash brings depth, precision, and contemporary expression to the sarod.
This March, he takes the stage with Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Bangash for Sarod Trilogy—a powerful evening celebrating lineage, mastery, and the evolving voice of Indian classical music. They are accompanied by artists Shane Shanahan and Vivek Pandya.

📅 Sunday, March 29
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Tilles Center – Krasnoff Theater, Brookville, NY
🎟️ Tickets available now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00006427EA42A8CA

02/03/2026

Ayaan Ali Bangash carries forward a living legacy while shaping his own voice on the sarod.
This March, he joins his father, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, and brother, Amaan Ali Bangash, for Sarod Trilogy, a rare evening of tradition, virtuosity, and generational dialogue in Indian classical music. They will be accompanied by artists Vivek Pandya and Shane Shanahan.

📅 Sunday, March 29
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Tilles Center – Krasnoff Theater, Brookville, NY
🎟️ Tickets available now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00006427EA42A8CA

01/31/2026

Three generations. One timeless instrument.
The Sarod Trilogy brings together Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Ali Bangash, and Ali Bangash with Shane Shanahan and Vivek Pandya for an unforgettable live performance.
March 29 | 6:00 PM | Tilles Center
🎟 Book now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00006427EA42A8CA

01/30/2026

Curated by IAAC patron and Met curator John Guy, this special look at Household Gods: Hindu Devotional Prints, 1860–1930 offers a rare window into Indian devotional art and its vibrant history, now on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

From intimate shrines to chromolithographic prints reflecting devotional practice at the cusp of modernity, this collection underscores the depth and diversity of South Asian artistic traditions.

Discover this fascinating exhibition and join us in celebrating the rich cultural heritage that connects communities across continents.

Read more: https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/household-gods-hindu-devotional-prints-1860-1930

01/30/2026

A night of musical legacy and brilliance. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan’s music transcends time, language, and borders, an experience that stays with you long after the final note.
IAAC presents Sarod Trilogy featuring the maestro himself, with Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, joined by Shane Shanahan (percussion) and Vivek Pandya (tabla).

📅 Sunday, March 29 | 6 PM
📍 Tilles Center – Krasnoff Theater, Brookville, NY
🎟️ Tickets available now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00006427EA42A8CA

01/29/2026

A moment from Arjun Mahatta’s session at IAAC Literary Festival 2025.
Thoughtful, engaging, and rooted in sharp observation, his conversation offered fresh perspectives and meaningful takeaways for the audience.

Watch the full session on our YouTube channel.

01/26/2026

This Republic Day, IAAC celebrates the artists and storytellers who keep these voices alive across borders, generations, and disciplines. Here’s to a republic shaped by imagination and expression.

01/21/2026

An evening where art, generosity, and community came together beautifully. The IAAC Gala was a celebration of the artists, stories, and supporters who keep culture alive and thriving. We’re grateful for every moment and every voice that made the night unforgettable.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Y6uu5b5EzYU

Indo-American Arts CouncilGALACELEBRATING LIGHTS AND BONDSMoments like these remind us why the arts matter. Thank you to everyone who made IAAC Gala 2025 unf...

01/20/2026

Join us for an extraordinary evening of Indian classical music as the Sarod Trilogy takes the stage.

Featuring Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash, and Ayaan Ali Bangash with Shane Shanahan and Vivek Pandya, this special concert brings together generations of mastery in a rare and powerful musical experience.

🗓 Sunday, March 29 | 6 PM
📍 Tilles Center, Long Island University
🎟 Buy tickets now: https://tillescenter.production.carbonhouse.com/event/sarod-trilogy

01/20/2026

Where poetry opened new conversations.
Moments from the Poetry Panel at IAAC Literary Festival 2026, featuring Usha Akella, Sunayna Kachroo, Amit Majumdar, Srinivas Mandavilli, and Yuyutsu Sharma, curated by Ravi Shankar. An exchange shaped by language, memory, and meaning.