BOBBY SINGH & FRIENDS: TODAY RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE ‘AWAKENING’ & OPENS ALBUM PREORDERS
ARIA Award-winning tabla virtuoso Bobby Singh today announces his new album Sutradhaar, set for release on December 19. A deeply collaborative and cross-cultural musical journey featuring some of Australia’s finest musicians and composed by his guru, Dr Aneesh Pradhan.
Meaning ‘string-holder’ or ‘narrator’ in Sanskrit, Sutradhaar’s compositions were written by Dr Aneesh Pradhan and arranged Sydney-based jazz icon, Sandy Evans, before being recorded and woven together into a rich, genre-defying suite of music by a family of extraordinary musicians including Jeff Lang, Greg Sheehan, Lara Goodridge, Shenzo Gregorio, Ben Walsh, Zela Margossian, and Tjupurru.
The result is an album that transcends genre and geography, bridging Indian classical traditions, jazz, and blues, grounded by the deep resonance of Australian soil through the inclusion of the didgeribone.
“This album was an incredible moment for me, to not only play and record with my dear friends, but also to work with my teacher, the incredible Dr Aneesh Pradhan.” Said Singh.
“We were really able to catch something very special showcasing our long musical relationship, and with the support of all my dear friends we are able to present this work to you all.
“I am deeply honoured and very proud of this work and hope whoever listens to it feels that special bond that music can create across all cultures and languages.”
PRE ORDER SUTRADHAAR NOW – www.bobbysingh.com.au
Adjoining todays announcement is the release of the album lead single ‘Awakening’, a track that encapsulates the project’s spirit and sonic range.
“‘Awakening’ is a musical journey that really showcases the sounds of this album, sublime solos, incredible grooves, and virtuosic interplay between all the musicians,” Singh reflects.
Listen to ‘Awakening’ HERE
CATCH BOBBY SINGH LIVE:
DECEMBER 2025
Sun 28 – Bobby Singh & Friends | Woodford Folk Festival
Mon 29 – Bobby Singh & Friends | Woodford Folk Festival
FEBRUARY 2026
Sat 8 – Ustad Irfan Khan | Sydney | Church St Studios
Sun 9 – Ustad Irfan Khan | Sydney | Church St Studios
Sat 15 – Ustad Irfan Khan | Melbourne | Clayton Arts Centre
Fri 21 – Ustad Irfan Khan | Byron
Sat 22 – Ustad Irfan Khan | Bellingen
Thu 26 – Bobby Singh & Friends | Perth Festival
MARCH 2026
Fri 27 – Bobby Singh & Friends | The Vanguard, Newtown
Sat 28 – Bobby Singh & Friends | Wauchope Arts Hall
Sun 29 – Bobby Singh & Friends | Byron Theatre
