Voices of Wandsworth:
South Asian Poetry & Performance
25 July 2026, 1:30pm
Celebrating the vibrant history, diversity, and cultural wealth of Wandsworth's South Asian community.
Experience live poetry, ancestral music, and moving stories that connect South Asian roots to modern London life. This event centres on intergenerational storytelling, showcasing poetry as a living South Asian art form with a particular focus on the ghazal.
We travel across Sindh, Punjab, Bengal, and India straight to London, exploring our borough’s collective heritage through powerful spoken word.
🎤 The Programme
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South Asian Community Mapping: Charting our shared history and local geographies.
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The Living Art Form: Intergenerational storytelling focusing on the ghazal tradition.
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Poetry & Song: Readings exploring South Asian culture and history, bridging Partition to the modern day.
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Live Performances: Experience ancestral Sindhi singing, folklore, and music.
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Curated Open Mic: Add your voice! Spaces are limited; apply at sindhartsuk@gmail.com
✨ Featured Line-Up
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Rishi Dastidar
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Gita Ralleigh
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Suman Gujral
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Gurmeet Kaur
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Koushik Banerjea
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Renu Gidoomal
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Rishika Williams
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Special Guest - announcement coming soon
Tickets: £10 (Includes a £5 Renard Press voucher for the Third Space anthologies)
Produced by Sindh Arts UK in association with Kibo Productions
Funded by the South Asian Heritage Month Grants 2026