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 Classical Music of India and fostering meaningful exchange between Eastern and Western musicians and dancers.
Over the years, Sarb Akal has presented numerous performances featuring the rich traditions of North Indian (Hindustani) Classical Music. Our stage has welcomed legendary maestros from all over the globe, promising rising stars and talented local artists from Calgary as well as form across Canada.
We take humble pride in being the pioneers of the Indian Classical Music Festival Calgary—the first of its kind in Alberta, Canada—bringing together artists and audiences in celebration of timeless music.
ICMF – A Galaxy of Music Stars
Yes, that’s what Indian Classical Music Festival (ICMF) has become
now. Mesmerizing performances by world-known, top ranking vocalists
and instrumentalists some of whom are stalwarts and living legends of
Classical music have been instrumental to put ICMF Calgary and Sarb
Akal on the world map of music. We at Sarb Akal are humbly proud of
this recognition and pay our gratitude to all those artistes who have
performed or will be performing in future in our ICMFs, the annual
event started just in 2016 only.
ICMF is a platform to promote and preserve Indian Classical Music and
for this very reason we give an opportunity to well deserving local
artists to share the stage of these maestros of music to showcase
their talent. These presentations by shining stars as well as up-andcoming
artists provide an inspiration to many young students and music lovers to learn, practice and excel at classical music.
ICMF is a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic event in which artistes from
India, Pakistan, USA, UK and Canada have performed already and that
includes our own Indigenous artistes as well. Indian Classical Music
Festival which is held annually in mid September in Calgary was
started as a 2-day festival and became a 3-day event in 2019 which is being continued till date.
– Jasbir Chahal, Vice President
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.
🎵 Not a member yet? Join today and become part of our vibrant musical community!
💳 Membership Fee: Only $100 per year
📧 E-Transfer: sarbakalmusic@gmail.com
Already a member but haven’t renewed for 2023? Please renew your membership to continue enjoying all our programs.
📺 Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our SARB AKAL TV YouTube Channel for performances, interviews, and music updates!