Music for Peace 2026

Music for Peace: An Evening with Deepak Ram

On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga welcomes Deepak Ram, internationally celebrated bansuri master, composer, and recording artist, for a special evening concert as part of the Music for Peace series.

The bansuri, a bamboo flute with ancient roots in the Indian classical tradition, is known for its deeply expressive and meditative sound. In the hands of a master, it becomes a vehicle for both stillness and joy , carrying listeners through the subtle landscapes of raga, rhythm, and improvisation.

Deepak Ram is a senior disciple of the legendary bansuri maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, and his playing reflects decades of dedicated study within this lineage. At the same time, his musical journey has expanded across genres and cultures. Drawing from Indian classical music, jazz, blues, and flamenco, his performances create a unique and evolving musical dialogue that resonates with audiences around the world.

Deepak’s work has received international recognition, including a South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Instrumental Album for his recording Searching for Satyam. He has also collaborated with a wide range of artists, contributing to albums by Juno Reactor (featured in The Matrix: Revolutions soundtrack) and David Sylvian, among others.

For this intimate concert at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, listeners are invited to experience the bansuri in its full expressive range — from contemplative raga exploration to vibrant improvisational interplay.

The Music for Peace series brings musicians from diverse traditions to the Centre to share music that uplifts, connects, and inspires.

Join us for an evening where music becomes a bridge between cultures, traditions, and the shared human experience of listening deeply.

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026

⏰ Doors open at 6:30, Concert begins at 7:00 pm

📍 Pond Dome, Salt Spring Centre of Yoga

🎟️ Tickets are $40. This is a ticketed fundraiser, and guests are welcome to contribute more if they are able. Proceeds directly support the artist and help sustain the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga’s programs in music, yoga and contemplative arts | Limited seating

The Artists

Deepak Ram – Flutist

Why This Concert Is Special

•  Accessible for first-time listeners — no background in Indian classical music required
•  Music that aligns with meditation, consciousness, and inner listening
•  A fundraiser supporting the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga’s mission and programs

This is not a concert you simply attend it is an experience you enter.

Tickets & Support

Advance registration is strongly recommended. Register Now. 

By attending, you are supporting the Centre’s dedication to preserving contemplative arts, sacred music, and spaces that nourish inner life.

Enjoy an evening of music and celebration at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga.

Featuring professional Indo-Canadian musician, Prashant M. John

Event Details

Musician

Prashant M. John

Prashant is an award winning professional Indo-Canadian musician, who has been involved in numerous spiritual, ethnic and jazz projects and has attended retreats a couple of times.

He has been a part of Amma’s musical troupe and has spent time residing with the Bauls in Bengal— among many other adventures.

Listen to Prashant’s music on YouTube

For more information about Prashant, visit his website at www.prashantmjohn.com.

Why This Concert Is Special

•  Accessible for first-time listeners — no background in Indian classical music required
•  Music that aligns with meditation, consciousness, and inner listening
•  A fundraiser supporting the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga’s mission and programs

This is not a concert you simply attend it is an experience you enter.

Tickets & Support

Advance registration is strongly recommended.

By attending, you are supporting the Centre’s dedication to preserving contemplative arts, sacred music, and spaces that nourish inner life.