28-Jul-17 – You read that right. The 12-verse composition comprising melodies of the Guru Granth Sahib, the central religious scripture of Sikhism, will be performed at Chicago Cultural Center in the Loop from 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 8, to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 9.

The celebration of Indian classical music will open the 19th annual World Music Festival, September 8-24, at 23 venues in Chicago, to celebrate diverse music from across the globe. It is the largest festival of its kind in the United States, according to Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

“A tradition in India, the all-night classical concerts are rarely held publicly in the United States,” says DCASE. “Visitors have the rare opportunity to hear the ragas – traditional scales or modes – during the early morning and late-night hours as they were meant to be played.”

At least eight musicians will perform the all-night concert, which will include classic Indian dance.

The festival will also feature performances at Daley Plaza, Grant Park, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier.

A Celebration of Indian Classical Music, a free all-night concert, starts at 6:30 p.m. on September 8 under the Tiffany-stained glass dome of Preston Bradley Hall at Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East Washington Street.