Alam Khan's Sonic Prayer

sarod master with accompaniment on tabla

doors 6:30PM / showtime 7:30PM

According to Indian philosophy, creation itself is born from Nada-Brahma, the primordial sound, and through this sound, we connect to something higher than ourselves. This philosophy lies at the heart of The Sonic Prayer.

A celebrated sarod artist, composer, and collaborator, Alam Khan bridges tradition and innovation. Whether performing classical ragas or genre-defying contemporary work, his music flows from a deeply personal devotion to sound. Alam has worked across disciplines – from Indian classical music to contemporary composition and cinematic scoring – with an approach that always centers emotional truth and deep listening. Alam Khan’s music goes beyond entertainment – it is a sacred offering, an opportunity to connect with the divine, transcend the ordinary, and experience the sacred power of sound. Just as his father, Ali Akbar Khan, was a messenger of the cosmos, Alam now brings that same connection to the world.

Alam’s lineage traces to Mian Tansen, the legendary 16th-century court musician of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Alam’s grandfather, Acharya Baba Allauddin Khan, was the teacher and guru to the most revered figures in Indian classical music: sarod master Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and sitar master Ravi Shankar.