About the Event

Across the world, cultures have found their voice through the plucked string. As part of BrisAsia Festival 2027, the Collab. presents an intimate evening of music and conversation bringing together koto master Dr Takako Haggarty, sitar virtuoso Sudha Manian, pipa musician Chuchu Zhao and guitarist and composer Dr Anthony Garcia. Together they share the stories, histories and important cultural meaning each instrument carries – the languages of music.

Hear each voice on its own, then listen as they meet, respond and weave together into something new. Hosted by Anthony, the conversation asks how the simple acts of listening and responding can help us create harmony in a fractured world, and how Brisbane can become a world leader in intercultural arts practice across our creative, cultural and education sectors. The evening closes with audience Q&A and a chance to connect over drinks and conversation.

Recommended for adults. Accompanied young people welcome.

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