When does the concert start?

The concert starts on May 23, 2026, at 19:30.

Where does Hammer +3 - Sitar-Jazz take place?

In the werkstatt at Hagenstraße 34 in Gelsenkirchen.

How much do the tickets cost?

The regular admission is 15 euros.

Yes. For werkstatt club members, the admission is 10 euros, reduced to 5 euros.

Is the venue indoors or outdoors?

The event takes place in the werkstatt, making it an indoor concert.

Where can I find more information?

More information is available on the official website of the werkstatt and in the event entry of the City of Gelsenkirchen.

Sitar-Jazz unfolds a fascinating evening full of fine tension in Gelsenkirchen

Name: Hammer +3 - Sitar-Jazz
Start: 2026-05-23T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-23T23:30:00+02:00
Location: werkstatt

An evening between Raga, Jazz, and electrical tension

With Hammer +3 - Sitar-Jazz, the audience in the werkstatt can expect a concert that intertwines Indian sound tradition and improvised jazz language in an immediate way. On May 23, 2026, Imran Khan's sitar will meet Christian Hammer's guitar, Jens Pollheide's bass and flute, and Naim Khan's tabla. The result promises a vivid concert experience full of fine dynamics, rhythmic precision, and colorful live atmosphere.

When Ragas meet Jazz harmony

Imran Khan brings the depth of classical Indian music that he has developed since childhood in a renowned musician tradition. He is described on the official website as a sitarist, composer, and international musician; his biography refers to training in the Sikar-Gharana as well as significant influences from a prominent musician family. Combined with Western-influenced improvisation, a sound space emerges where melodic lines, drone surfaces, and rhythmic shifts interact.

An ensemble with a well-tuned understanding

The raw text emphasizes the long-standing collaboration between Imran Khan and Jens Pollheide, which culminated in the joint production JI in 2021. Christian Hammer has also been closely associated with the project for years. This familiarity is audible in such formations: tempos interlock cleanly, motifs are developed in dialogue, and even free passages retain their inner tension. This is precisely where the strength of this evening in Gelsenkirchen lies.

The werkstatt as an ideal space for intimacy and nuances

The werkstatt at Hagenstraße 34 is regarded as a cultural venue for concerts, readings, and exhibitions according to its own profile. For events, it opens half an hour before the start; the regular concert admission is usually 10 or 15 euros, with a discount for 5 euros and free entry for persons under 20 years. This intimate environment is perfect for an evening that thrives on subtle orchestration, acoustic detail, and immediate audience mood.

What makes this concert evening special

The mix of sitar, guitar, bass, flute, and tabla opens up not just a crossover spectacle, but a carefully balanced musical encounter. The focus is on the shared tension field between Indian Raga culture and jazz improvisation. This is exactly where the concert draws its energy from: from concentration, mutual listening, and a sound that is constantly reshaped live.

Conclusion

Hammer +3 - Sitar-Jazz promises an evening for listeners who appreciate nuances, depth, and musical adventure. Those who want to experience world music, jazz, and Indian classical music in a lively club format should not miss this concert in the werkstatt.

Official channels of Imran Khan:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/imrankmusic
Facebook: https://facebook.com/sitarimran
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/imrankhanmusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com
TikTok: no official profile found

Hammer +3 brings Sitar-Jazz to life in the werkstatt Gelsenkirchen

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