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The Maestro of Multicultural Music Returns to Tampa MAY 18
KANNIKS TO PRESENT “SANATAN MARG,” FUNDRAISER FOR SANATAN MANDIR
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Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran, an Indian-born American composer and scholar, is set to return May 18 to Tampa with “Sanatan Marg,” a grand musical production celebrating India’s dharmic traditions. The fundraising dinner and program will support Tampa Sanatan Mandir’s future infrastructure development, community programs and timeless traditions for future generations.
Known internationally for pioneering Indian American choral music, Dr. Kanniks blends Indian classical ragas with Western choral arrangements to create a transcendent musical language. Since founding the Greater Cincinnati Indian Community Choir in 1993, Dr. Kanniks has launched similar ensembles in over a dozen U.S. cities, including Tampa. His groundbreaking works such as “Shanti: A Journey of Peace” and “Vismaya” have been performed across the country, earning acclaim for their cultural depth and artistic innovation.
A music educator at the University of Cincinnati and an award-winning filmmaker, Dr. Kanniks has worked with over 4,000 artists worldwide. His collaborations include legends like Bombay Jayashri and ensembles such as the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.
“Sanatan Marg,” set to be staged at the India Cultural Center, features a cast of 100 performers, including local dance teams and musicians. The multimedia spectacle spans classical and folk-dance forms — from Bharatanatyam to bhangra — woven into an original score that explores the spiritual essence of India.
Through music, visuals, and storytelling, “Sanatan Marg” offers an immersive journey into India’s timeless traditions — accessible to audiences of all ages. As Tampa once again welcomes Dr. Kanniks, his message remains clear: music is a bridge, and culture is a shared path forward.
OVER 3,000 ATTEND FORT MYERS INDIA FESTIVAL APRIL 5
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