About SARB aKAL
SARB AKAL literally translates to “Everywhere, timeless, immortal, and beyond time.”
Founded in 2014, the Sarb Akal Music Society of Calgary is dedicated to promoting the rich traditions of Indian Classical Music while fostering meaningful cultural and artistic exchange between Eastern and Western musicians and dancers.
Over the years, Sarb Akal has presented numerous performances celebrating the depth and beauty of North Indian (Hindustani) Classical Music. Our stage has welcomed legendary maestros from around the world, promising emerging artists, and talented local musicians from Calgary and across Canada.
We take great pride in being pioneers of the Indian Classical Music Festival Calgary, the first festival of its kind in Alberta, Canada. Through this annual celebration Sarb Akal brings together world reknowned, music stalwarts and distinguished artists, emerging talent, music lovers, and diverse communities to experience and preserve the timeless heritage of Indian Classical Music.
Through concerts, festivals, educational initiatives, and cultural collaborations, the Sarb Akal Music Society of Calgary remains committed to keeping this extraordinary musical tradition alive and inspiring future generations.
ICMF – A Galaxy of Music Stars
ICMF – A Galaxy of Music Stars
The Indian Classical Music Festival (ICMF) is a platform dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and celebration of Indian Classical Music.
One of the festival’s important goals is to provide deserving local and emerging artists with opportunities to share the stage with internationally acclaimed maestros. By presenting both established masters and rising talents, ICMF creates meaningful opportunities for artists to showcase their abilities while inspiring young students and music lovers to learn, practise, and excel in classical music.
ICMF is a truly multicultural and multi-ethnic celebration of music and culture. Over the years, the festival has welcomed artists from India, Pakistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, including Indigenous artists from Canada. This diversity reflects Sarb Akal’s commitment to fostering cultural understanding and creating meaningful artistic connections through the universal language of music.
- Held annually in Calgary in
September, the Indian Classical Music Festival was established in 2016 as a two-day festival and has continued to grow as an important cultural event. Each year, ICMF brings together distinguished maestros, emerging artists, students, music lovers, and diverse audiences in celebration of the timeless beauty and rich heritage of Indian Classical Music – Jasbir Chahal, Vice President
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Sarb Akal Music Society of Calgary is devoted to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Indian classical music while creating meaningful bridges between Eastern and Western musicians and dancers. Over the years, the society has curated numerous memorable performances rooted in North Indian (Hindustani) classical music, featuring legendary maestros from around the world alongside promising emerging artists and talented local performers from Calgary and across Canada.
With humility and pride, Sarb Akal Music Society of Calgary stands as the pioneer of the Indian Classical Music Festival Calgary, the first festival of its kind in Alberta. Through this landmark initiative, Sarb Akal brings together distinguished artists, emerging talent, and diverse audiences in a shared celebration of the timeless heritage, beauty, and spirit of Indian Classical Music.
We take humble pride in being pioneers of the Indian Classical Music Festival and Raag Darbar – Gurbani Sangeet in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Through these distinctive cultural initiatives, Sarb Akal Music Society of Calgary brings together accomplished artists, emerging talent, and appreciative audiences in a shared celebration of timeless music, rich tradition, and cultural heritage.
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SARB AKAL Music Society of Calgary – Membership Invitation
As a valued SARB AKAL Music Society of Calgary member, you receive exclusive access to all our Concerts, Baithaks, ICMF (Indian Classical Music Festival), and annual programming.
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💳 Membership Fee: Only $100 per year
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