2025 Concert for Peace with Jaipur Literature Festival
2025 Concert for Peace with Jaipur Literature Festival Houston
Pay What You Can $15-25 | General admission chair seating
In honor of the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, the Rothko Chapel will host a contemplative morning of music and poetry in collaboration with Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) Houston. This special program will feature Indian classical music by acclaimed Karnatik vocalist Aditya Prakash and original poetry by youth from The Fay School.
Established by unanimous UN resolution in 1981, Peace Day is observed globally on September 21 as a shared call to action. In a time of turbulence, tumult, and uncertainty, it is critical for everyone to take concrete action to mobilize for peace. From peacekeepers on the front lines of conflict, to community members, to students in classrooms around the world, everyone has a role to play. We must speak up against violence, hate, discrimination, and inequality; practice respect; and embrace the diversity of our world.
Aditya Prakash, an award-winning vocalist known for his powerful and emotive voice, is a young virtuoso of Karnatik music, and one of the youngest musicians to tour and perform with Ravi Shankar at the age of 16. Aditya continues to work with leading innovators of the arts such as Anoushka Shankar, Karsh Kale, Tigran Hamasyan, Mythili Prakash and Akram Khan. Aditya founded the eclectic music group, Aditya Prakash Ensemble, which creates a space for dialogue between Karnatik and jazz. Aditya’s current focus in production and composition is pushing boundaries within the “classical” tradition.
The Jaipur Literature Festival, often called the “greatest literary show on Earth,” began in India and now brings its celebration of books, ideas, and culture to cities around the world. JLF Houston, now in its 8th year, reflects the city’s rich cultural diversity through literature, music, art, and dialogue. The festival takes place September 5-7 across Houston-area cultural sites, learn more: jlflitfest.org/houston
