Vishnu, Davis & Haleigh

Witness a cross-cultural musical collaboration like no other when Vishnu, Davis & Haleigh perform Friday, Aug. 7, presented by the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center.

Vishnu Ramprasad, an award-winning Carnatic fusion artist from Bengaluru, India, performs alongside Birmingham-based Davis & Haleigh — Davis Little and Haleigh Black. Black is a beloved musician-in-residence with UAB Arts in Medicine. Davis & Haleigh’s music blends Celtic, Appalachian and jazz influences, while Ramprasad brings a deep foundation in Indian classical, Western classical and jazz traditions.

Together, Vishnu, Davis & Haleigh blend musical traditions from Alabama and India, creating a vibrant sound that is both modern and deeply rooted in tradition. Ramprasad performs on the NAVTAR, a nine-string instrument of his own invention that combines fretted, fretless and harp-like elements. After two tours in the United States and a recent tour in India, they are excited to reunite for another run of concerts this summer.

This performance, made possible in part by the Dora and Sanjay Singh Cultural Arts Fund, is offered on a Pay‑What‑You‑Choose basis. When reserving a seat, simply choose the amount you would like to pay — no questions asked. The suggested ticket price is $20 for adults, but guests can contribute more, or less. Your generosity helps support artists and makes performances like this possible. Get tickets.

The Alys Stephens Center and Arts in Medicine are part of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for the Arts. See the Alys Stephens Center’s 30th anniversary season lineup of performances at AlysStephens.org. Become a UAB Center for the Arts member to unlock exclusive early ticket access and other valuable perks such as valet parking and free pre-show receptions and activities. Other offerings supported by the Dora and Sanjay Singh Cultural Arts Fund include the upcoming Step Afrika! performance Sunday, March 7, 2027.

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