How can you play Carnatic music on a guitar? A question that was on everyone’s mind when Prasanna daringly took one of the world’s most ancient musical forms on one of the world’s most modern instruments – the electric guitar! 20 years on, the question is still asked by everyone. Only difference is that it is now asked in disbelief at how Prasanna brings out the subtlest of microtones on a standard electric guitar and goes even further by extending his signature style to Jazz, Blues, Rock, Classical music and everything that he feeds in as a contemporary musician of today! (from GuitarPrasanna.com)

A fan of carnatic music or not, when you hear him play, the the only thing that will strike you most is the sweet melody. We warn you that you will be awestruck with the potential of the electric guitar in the world of classical Indian music.

Guitar Prasanna (as he is fondly known) in Concert:

When: Nov 10, 2010
Where: Iridium Jazz Club, 1650, Broadway and 51st st, New York, NY 10019. (212).582.2121

When: Nov 11, 2010
Where: Iridium Jazz Club, 1650, Broadway and 51st st, New York, NY 10019. (212).582.2121

When: Nov 12, 2010
Where: The Van Dyke, 237, Union st, Schenectady, NY 10019. (518).348.7999

When: Nov 13, 2010
Where: Smithsonian Institution, Freer Gallery of Art, Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Auditorium, Independence Avenue, at 12th St., SW, Washington, D.C. (202).633.4880

When: Nov 14, 2010
Where: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. Venue TBA.

When: Nov 16, 2010
Where: Night Town, 12387 Cedar Road (top of Cedar Hill), Cleveland Heights, OH 44106. (216).759.0550

When: Nov 17, 2010
Where: Night Town, 12387 Cedar Road (top of Cedar Hill), Cleveland Heights, OH 44106. (216).759.0550

When: Nov 18, 2010
Where: Martyr’s, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613. (773).404.9869

When: Nov 19, 2010
Where: Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison, Detroit, MI 48226. (313).887.8500

When: Nov 20, 2010
Where: Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison, Detroit, MI 48226. (313).887.8500

When: Nov 21, 2010
Where: The Drumpad Presents, Durty Nellies, 180 N. Smith Street, Palatine, IL 60067. (847).934.8768. Band Clinic and Performance.

When: Nov 22, 2010
Where: New Moon Cafe, 401 N. Main St., Oshkosh, WI 54901. (920).232.0976

When: Nov 30, 2010
Where: Drum Channel Live Performance and Interview with Terry Bozzio.

When: Dec 1, 2010
Where: Catalina Bar and Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. (323).466.2210

When: Dec 2, 2010
Where: Catalina Bar and Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. (323).466.2210

When: Dec 3, 2010
Where: UC San Diego, The Loft Price Center, East 2nd Floor, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093. (858).534.8497

When: Dec 4, 2010
Where: JB’s Lounge, Red Lion Inn, 1401, Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95814. (916).922.8041

When: Dec 5, 2010
Where: Bach dancing and dynamic society, Douglas Beach House, Miramar Beach, Half Moon Bay, CA. (650).726.4143

When: Dec 6, 2010
Where: California State University, Dept. of Music Concert Hall, 2380 E. Keats Ave., Fresno, CA 93740.

When: Dec 7, 2010
Where: Yoshi’s Jazz Club, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607.

How can you play Carnatic music on a guitar? A question that was on everyone’s mind when Prasanna daringly took one of the world’s most ancient musical forms on one of the world’s most modern instruments – the electric guitar! 20 years on, the question is still asked by everyone. Only difference is that it is now asked in disbelief at how Prasanna brings out the subtlest of microtones on a standard electric guitar and goes even further by extending his signature style to Jazz, Blues, Rock, Classical music and everything that he feeds in as a contemporary musician of today! (from GuitarPrasanna.com)

A fan of carnatic music or not, when you hear him play, the the only thing that will strike you most is the sweet melody. We warn you that you will be awestruck with the potential of the electric guitar in the world of classical Indian music.

Guitar Prasanna (as he is fondly known) in Concert:

With ‘Natraj’ featuring Phil Scarff – Saxophone, Mike Rivard – Bass, Bertram Lehmann – Drums and Jerry Leake – Tabla/multi-percussion.

– When: Jan 20, 2010
– Where: Scullers Jazz Club, Boston, MA

With Tirtha. Vijay Iyer – Piano, Prasanna – guitar and Nitin Mitta – tabla.

– When: April 28, 2010
– Where: American Theater, Hampton Arts Center, Hampton, Virginia.
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– When: April 29, 2010
– Where: Strathmore Arts Center, Bethesda, MD
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– When: April 30, 2010
– Where: Grand Opera House, Wilmington, DE

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