Mill Valley Film Festival - Live Performances, Play it Like a Lion: A Concert Honoring Ali Akbar Khan

The Mill Valley Film Festival and Steep Productions, Inc. present another memorable live concert event, this time honoring the great Indian musician and teacher, Ali Akbar Khan. The subject of the new documentary Play Like a Lion: The Legacy of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, Khan was revered by many, including musicians Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain, Carlos Santana, John Handy and Derek Trucks—all of whom are featured in the film. This exciting celebration will showcase a diverse set of musicians inspired and influenced by the maestro. They will be celebrating the man, his family and the filmmakers as well as performing with Khan’s son, Alam Khan, and other master musicians from the Ali Akbar College of Music. Great music and surprise guests make up another MVFF live evening of brilliant collaboration!

Doors Open at 8 pm, Show starts at 9 PM