Desh Videsh Magazine Honoring India’s First Poets April 2020

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Adesh’s journey brought her to Orlando along with her husband and two sons, where she has continued her work as well as doing performances, demonstrations, and collaborations in the community.

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Get to Know:

Surabhi Adesh Musician

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orn in India, Surabhi Adesh moved to Trinidad in the mid-1960s during her formative years. She grew up in Trinidad surrounded by music, art, literature, and culture. Given her parents were highly skilled educators in literature, languages, music, and philosophy, Adesh was surrounded by many aspects of the Indian culture. She learned early on to not only love her culture, but also preserve the

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Indian culture through the teaching of languages, prose and poetry, music, dance, and philosophy. In 1981, Adesh moved with her family to Canada where she attended high school and college while continuing her journey in music through teaching, recording, and performing. Adesh’s Guru is her father Prof. Hari Shanker Adesh who insisted she learn as many

aspects of music as possible, including tabla. Adesh’s well-rounded education from universities in Canada and the United States include degrees in Biology, Indian Music (focus on Sitar and Vocals), and Education. Adesh’s journey brought her to Orlando along with her husband and two sons, where she has continued her work as well as doing performances, demonstrations, and collaborations in the community. She most enjoys listening to and performing with her two sons, who are both also accomplished musicians. Learn more about Surabhi Adesh in our interview with her.

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