Chuks Ukor, Vijay Venkat

Sacred Music

Description

Bradford Literature Festival comes to a spectacular close with a powerful celebration of devotional music from across faith traditions.

Set within the stunning surroundings of Bradford Cathedral, this special evening brings together a diverse array of sacred music styles, performed in a multitude of languages and traditions.

Audiences will experience an inspiring blend of prayerful music, poetry, and spoken word, as individual artists, choirs, and worship groups take to the stage.

This unique event offers both musical joy and spiritual reflection –  an uplifting finale that honours unity, diversity, and the shared language of devotion. intent. 

About the Performers

CHUKS UKOR

Chuks Ukor

Chuks Ukor is a dedicated music artist, songwriter, and worship leader with a fervent passion for gospel music. He is also a strong advocate for youth empowerment, providing substantial platforms for young talents to showcase their musical gifts through the annual music concerts he organizes.
Renowned for his ability to blend various music genres seamlessly, Chuks creates an exceptional sound that resonates deeply with his audience.

Vijay Venkat Headshot

Vijay Venkat

Vijay Venkat is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer, specialising in South Indian Classical (Carnatic) music on violin, flute, and the rare vichitra veena. An empanelled artist of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, he represents Indian classical music internationally, with performances at the Madras Music Academy, Autumn Festival (Paris), and Manchester International Festival. Equally skilled in solo concerts, ensemble work, dance productions, theatre, and storytelling, Vijay brings classical rigour to a wide range of genres. His collaborations span world music, jazz fusion, and sacred traditions, and include composing and performing with members of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. A committed and innovative artist, Vijay is known for blending tradition with experimentation, creating music that is both culturally rooted and globally resonant. He holds an M.Phil in Anthropology from the University of Madras and a Master’s in Music from Middlesex University, London.