November 27, 2009
The Band was created with the desire to promote the Blues genre of music and for fulfilling the passionate involvement of the artists with Blues. When often asked by people, why they chose the Blues…their answer is – ‘we didn’t choose the Blues…the Blues chose us!’
For those who do not know this is the very [...]
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November 15, 2009
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An Encore that’s one of a kind. The Audiences couldn’t ask for more but they’re definitely getting a lot more. Two renowned world artists, Salman Ahmad and Samir Chatterjee coming together for the third time. An enriching musical experience from Raaga to Rock
When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 6PM
Where: Jewel Of [...]
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October 24, 2009
Kailash Kher needs no introduction. His debut song Allah ke Bande touched millions of hearts right across India and worldwide. At the point, we knew, he was going to be big.
And Indeed today, Kailasa, his band, is mesmerizing audiences with their take on contemporary Indian music both mainstream and sufi.
A R Rahman says
“I remember how [...]
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October 19, 2009
He is a flautist extraordinaire. He is considered a rare combination of innovator and traditionalist. He has expanded the expressive possibilities of the bansuri through his masterful blowing technique. Padma Bhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia has not only brought new techniques, and his unique expressions of the nuances of Indian classical music with such unsurpassed elegance [...]
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October 19, 2009
Penn Masala, the world’s first and premier Hindi a cappella group, was formed by a group of students at the University of Pennsylvania. They have been featured in the soundtrack of American Desi and have released six full-length albums. Penn Masala’s music has been influenced by the Eastern and Western cultures that represent the group’s [...]
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October 15, 2009
Considered to be the most successful ghazal singer of all time, in terms of both critical acclaim and commercial success, Jagjit Singh is accredited with bringing the ghazal genre, which was previously restricted to the elite classes, to the masses. His music direction can be seen to be pioneering in changing the sound layout by [...]
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October 13, 2009
Some of his hit songs include Main Hoon Prem Rogi, Saanjh Dhale, Aur Kya Ahede Wafa, Aay Zindagi Gale Lagale and Sapne Mein Milti Hain, to name a few in Hindi, and several Marathi songs too. Having worked with top music directors of the 70s and 80s, and presently working with younger ones, Wadkar spans [...]
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October 9, 2009
Pandit Jasraj is blessed with a rich, soul stirring and sonorous voice, traversing effortlessly across three and a half octaves. His vocalizing is in perfect diction and clarity.
Endowed with a voice that is his fortune, Panditji has harnessed his talent and genius in shaping a style that is at once his own. His singing is [...]
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September 5, 2009
Update: (Thanks UMA for the concert tip) One more show added. November 7th in Austin.
Event Details: Saturday, November 7th starting 5:00pm @ Fine Arts Facility, Westlake High School – 4100 Westbank Dr, Austin, TX.
More information: Aid India, Austin
Event Details: Sunday, November 8th starting 4:00pm @ Chabot College – Performing Arts [...]
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September 1, 2009
Heavily influenced by rock bands like Led Zeppelin, Junoon aimed to combine loud guitar riffs with the tranquility of sufi poetry by the likes of Maulana Rumi, Allama Iqbal and Bulleh Shah.
The band were one of the first bands in Pakistan to insist on playing live music where most music was sampled and programmed synthpop. [...]
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