About the Raga Echoes Foundation
Raga Echoes Foundation is a British Columbia based not for profit organization creating immersive live music experiences that celebrate cross-cultural artistry and local talent.
Founded in 2025 by partners in life and music, Aakash Mehta and Priya Joy, the foundation was born from a simple realisation: while international touring artists often fill major concert halls, many extraordinary musicians already living and creating in British Columbia rarely have stages that truly showcase their artistry.
Raga Echoes was created to build that stage. Through thoughtfully curated productions, the foundation brings together exceptional musicians to present themed concerts that blend musical traditions, storytelling, and cinematic stage design, creating powerful cultural experiences rooted in community and collaboration.
Artists
Mohamed Assani
Sitarist and composer known for his genre-defying approach to music making
Twice nominated for Instrumental Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards
Navin Sahjpaul
Vancouver-based pianist, composer and interdisciplinary artist
Trained music therapist (BMT) exploring the emotional and connective power of music
Hriday Buddhdev
Canada-based sarod and tabla player, one of CBC's "30 Under 30" Classical Musicians
Performed across Canada, the US, and the UK, including a featured lecture performance
Varun Muralidharan
Classically trained violinist, shaped at Mumbai Fine Arts and rooted in Carnatic traditions
Blending fusion, pop and contemporary influences
About Tonight's Experience
OSTād’s brings together the worlds of Original Soundtracks (OST) and the spirit of the Ustaad, the virtuoso master musician.
Through sitar, sarod, tabla, violin, and piano, tonight’s performance reimagines iconic film scores and melodies, bridging Eastern and Western musical traditions in a deeply expressive instrumental format. From cinematic soundscapes to contemporary melodies, this is music that travels across cultures, emotions, and generations.
Program
Song on the Beach / Photograph
Arcade Fire, Owen Pallett
La La Land (Mia & Sebastian’s Theme)
Justin Hurwitz
The Scientist
Coldplay
Skyfall - Adele | Blended with an Indian classical bandish in Raag Kirwani
Interstellar Theme (Stay)
Hans Zimmer
Imagine with Jhala
John Lennon
Hey Jude
The Beatles
Fix You- Coldplay
with Mora Piya (Coke Studio Pakistan)
Hotel California
Eagles
Bombay Theme / Gehra Hua / Jai Ho
Medley - A. R. Rahman & Arijit Singh
A Note from the Founders
Thank you for being part of this special evening.
Raga Echoes was created with a simple dream: to build meaningful stages for the incredible artists who live and create in our community. Your presence tonight supports local musicians and helps us continue building cultural experiences that bring people together through music.
With gratitude,
Aakash Mehta & Priya Joy
Co Founders, Raga Echoes Foundation
Raga Echoes Foundation is dedicated to creating meaningful stages for exceptional local musicians and fostering cross-cultural musical exchange.
If you enjoyed tonight’s performance and would like to support our work, contributions help us continue producing live concerts and supporting artists.
Interac e-Transfer:
payments@ragaechoes.com
Our performances span a wide range of musical styles, from contemporary English music and film scores to Bollywood and Indian classical traditions. By blending these influences with live instrumentation, we create unique musical experiences tailored to each event. From intimate acoustic settings to larger stage productions, we work closely with organisers to craft performances that are both memorable and immersive.
