Rod Thomas Squance and Zaheer-Abbas Janmohamed play Hindustani classical music, better known as raga, in a traditional Hindustani style. Their collaboration started in 2008, and since then they have developed a fresh, exciting and highly entertaining approach that preserves the integrity and authenticity of this centuries-old tradition. Using an innovative new marimba for raga of Rod’s own design that allows him to play seated on the floor, paired with the traditional tabla drums, they harness the great rhythmic potential of Indian music while maintaining its flowing lyricism. They have performed in concert halls and university campuses across Canada, from Vancouver Island to St. John’s, Newfoundland, giving raga concerts, workshops and masterclasses. Their first full-length recording Raag Durga was released in 2015. Rod and Abbas’ repertoire ranges from serious classical ragas to light classical music, romantic pieces, devotional songs, folk songs and contemporary compositions. As is the tradition, their music is largely improvised. Ranging from intimately delicate to rhythmically explosive, their music takes audiences on a journey exploring every emotional nuance of each raga they present. Their concerts are also informative, as engaging discussions about the tradition, the inner structure of raga music, and their instruments are dispersed throughout the concert.