Name: Regina Musical Club - Eckhardt-Gramatté Competition Winner: Linda Ruan, piano
Start: 2025-11-21T19:30:00
Location: Darke Hall

Linda Ruan

Darke Hall

For nearly two decades, Delhi 2 Dublin has been at the forefront of South Asian fusion music, pioneering a global bass sound they call "Subcontinental Pop"- a high-energy blend of Bhangra, electronic, hip-hop, reggae, and Celtic influences that defies genre and unites dancefloors worldwide. As they approach their 20th anniversary in 2026, members Sanjay Seran, Ravi Binning, Serena Eades and new addition Kal Mattu continue to push the band’s sound and vision to new heights, leading them into an exciting new chapter of music-making after a six-year hiatus. What started as a one-night collaboration at Vancouver’s Celtic Fest in 2006 has evolved into a world-touring phenomenon, gracing legendary stages like Electric Forest, Glastonbury, Burning Man, Bali Spirit Festival, and Woodford Folk Festival while captivating audiences from Mumbai to Nevada. Known for their high-energy, genre-defying performances, Delhi 2 Dublin delivers what fans describe as "90 minutes of freebasing joy."

Delhi 2 Dublin

Winner of the 2025 Eckhardt-Grammatté National Music Competition, Chinese-Canadian pianist Linda Ruan is passionate about sharing the potential of music to overcome boundaries across cultures. Since being introduced to the drums at age four and then the piano at age seven, music has remained a stabilizing force in her diverse childhood from Tokyo, Shanghai, to Vancouver. Her unconventional path from a young age broadened her horizons and cultivated a fascination for diverse cultures. Her curiosity guided her beyond her solo piano studies, expanding to music pedagogy, community engagement and a wide range of chamber music projects.