Shruti Laya cordially invites you to the first program of 2010 - a celebration of Thyagaraja Aradhana.

3pm: Group Singing of Pancharatna Krihis

4pm: Smt Shobana Raghavan Mini Concert

5pm: Smt Meena Malladi Minin Concert

6pm: Smt Saavitri Ramanand Mini Concert

The program will begin with a group singing of  the traditional "Sree Ganapathini Sevincha Raare" krithi, followed  by the Pancharatna Krithis.

The group singing  will be followed by three wonderful concerts by our very own New York Talent.

Smt. Saavitri Ramanand, Smt. Meena Malladi and Smt. Shobana Raghavan, all established music teachers in our area, will delight the audience with a one hour concert each, exclusively of Thyagaraja krithis. 

Sri. A.R.Balaskandan on the violin,

Sri. Murali Balachandran on the mridangam

Sri.Bala Ganesh on the morsing.

80-51 261 Street,

Floral Park, NY 11004

http://www.srutilaya.org or directors@shrutilaya.org

FREE Admission

Navatman in association with

Harrice Miller Entertainment.presents

Talented Carnatic violinist ARUN RAMAMURTHY recently
blew audiences away at his first CD release concert in New Jersey. Poolavur Sriji's unbelievable command of rhythm combined with the passionate bowing of Arun created a night to remember. Now, with the addition of Ravi Balasubramanian, the most sought-after ghatam artiste in North America, Navatman is giving a chance to witness this up and coming artist alongside seasoned veterans live in New York. www.arunramamurthy.com

Dr. Ravi Bala Subramanian is the most sought-after Ghatam artiste in North America and is known for his energetic and sensitive accompaniment and solos.

New York, NY 10016

Advance ticket info: General admission seats purchased now through Sunday January 31st, $15, VIP $35
http://www.navatman.org/tickets
Feb1-6: VIP Tickets $35 1st two rows and a signed CD
$18 -$15 Students, Seniors and Musicians/Dancers

Live Broadcast online at http://www.wkcr.org or 89.9 FM:
WKCR FM New York’s “Raag Aur Taal” program present ‘Ragas – Live’ Series with a performance featuring Indian Classical Maestros! EVERY SUNDAY FROM 7 TO 9 PM:
Hosted by Ashok Ilankovan.
 
Live Concert recorded by WKCR in New York on November 6 2009.
Hindustani classical vocal concert by Sri Omkarnath Havaldar & Ehren Hanson on Tabla.

Sri Omkarnath Havaldar inheritor of finest nuances of the
Kirana Gharana style of Hindustani vocal music of India. Omkarnath Havaldar is blessed with a Father like Dr. Nagaraj Rao Havaldar, a well-known Bangalore based Hindustani vocalist as his mentor.
Omkarnath had occasion to learn from Pt. Madhav Gudi, the disciple of Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Doyen of Kirana Gharana, Pt. Panchakshari Swami Mattigatti who is the deciple of Late Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur of Atrauli Jaipur Gharana, who has taught him Rare Ragas & compositions of Jaipur Gharana. Omkarnath is also receiving training in Dhrupad from Pt. Indhudhar Nirody and receiving advance Taaleem by Father and Guruji Dr. Nagaraj Rao Havaldar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w1OIdu4fRQ

WKCR FM New York - 89.9 FM is a non-commercial, non-profit radio station based at Columbia University, dedicated to alternative programming, especially in jazz, world, and new music forms.

Over the Internet at http://www.wkcr.org.
Email hosts of the program at raagaurtaal@gmail.com or the In All Languages Department at ial@wkcr.org

or Tel: 212.854.9920.

Sitarist Maestro Ikhlaq Hussain and Shouri Lahiri on Tabla!

Ikhlaq Hussain is an accomplished master sitarist whose powerful yet sensitive style of playing has enthralled audiences worldwide. He is one of the leading musicians of his generation, exhibiting great proficiency and originality.

Ikhlaq's lineage dates back to a centuries-long line of prominent musicians of the Delhi Gharana (school) of Hindustani classical music, including Sufi Saint Hazrat Amir Khusrao, the creator of the sitar and tabla in the 13th century. Ikhlaq's musical education was acquired from his father, the eminent artist Ustad Imdad Hussain in Karachi and subsequently Ustad Kabir Khan. In 1991, Ikhlaq was awarded a scholarship from the Indian government to study with Pandit Ravi Shankar in India.
Ikhlaq's expressive playing has enthralled audiences in many cities in India, Pakistan, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. http://www.ragasitar.com

Accompanied on Tabla by Shouri Lahiri.
Shouri Lahiri's first introduction to the tabla came from his grandfather, Priyabrata Sanyal, at the age of eight. He was awarded the title Vadhya Visharad. Shouri is currently studying with Tanmoy Bose, a renowned exponent of the Kolkata Gharana. Shouri has played several solo concerts and accompanied distinguished musicians.

Tong Ren Center

1133 Broadway @ 26 Street, Suite 1625

New York, NY 10016

Ticket $20

Maha Shivaratri All Night Music & Dance Celebration!

With Deepak Kumar Parek, Ashram & Guest Artists!

This is the third annual all night Shivaratri concert hosted by Deepak Kumar Pareek, Creative Director.
A "Concert for Positive Change" - presented by outstanding artists, including both Eastern and Western, classical and devotional music as well as dance.

Featuring Artists:

Deepak Kumar ~ vocals, guitar, harmonium
Allyn Miner ~ sitar (Head of South Asian Studies Dept., University of PA)
Durga Bor ~ Odissi Dance (Cornell University)
Eric Alabaster Group: Eric Alabaster, composer, percussion, tabla; Emma Alabaster, bass; Duane Eubanks, trumpet; Jay Vilnai, guitar
Maureena Spadero ~ harp & vocals, with Frank Spadero vocals, flute, keyboard, percussion
Eric Fraser ~ bansuri flute
Amira Dvorah ~ bansuri flute & guitar
Andrea Brachfeld ~ silver flute
Kim Lesley ~ vocals
Chana Rothman ~ vocals & guitar
Krishna Devi ~ kirtan
Shri Radha ~ kirtan
Ullamaya Ma ~ kirtan
Naren Budhakar ~ tabla
Aqeel Bhatti ~ tabla
Rajender Chauhan ~ naal drum

Ananda Ashram/Yoga Society of New York

13 Sapphire Road

Monroe, NY 10950

Tel: 845-782-5575

 http://www.anandaashram.org/eventDescription_id_101256.htm

Chhandayan Center for Indian Music presents a Sitar Recital by Josh Feinberg and Dan Weiss on Tabla.

Josh Feinberg was introduced to music through classical piano at age 4 and later, the bass at age 8. As he entered adolescence, he became interested in improvisation and became increasingly dedicated to music. He began studying jazz and through that path found North Indian Classical music. The music of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Pandit Nikhil Banerjee made a particularly strong impression on him. From the moment he started playing sitar, Josh was very dedicated to riyaz or practice; it was not unusual for him to practice 10-12 hours in a day. While attending the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Josh studied sitar with Dr. Peter Row. Since 2004 he has had the honor and privilege to study with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan-sahib at the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, California. "I consider my time spent with Khan-sahib to be one of the most wonderful blessings in my life. His music is perfect. Even just to hear him speak about music is an amazing experience." Josh has also received some training from Khan-sahib's senior disciples including Dr. George Ruckert and Sri Anindya Banerjee, with whom he studied during his 2006-2007 Fulbright scholarship to Kolkata, India.
http://www.joshfeinbergmusic.com/

Accompanied by Dan Weiss-tabla

Chhandayan Center for Indian Music

4 West 43 Street (Between 5/6 Ave), Suite 616

New York, NY
Ph: 212 302 0720
http://www.chhandayan.org
http://www.tabla.org

Tickets: $16 ($14 for students)

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF HAITI
In the aftermath of the 2001 Gujarat Earthquake and the 2004 Tsunami, the world stood by those affected in India. Today, HAITI have been devastated by an earthquake on January 12, and we all must support the rehabilitation of their lives!

Book your Calendar Now!

HarmoNYom, in association with DROM and WKCR 89.9 FM are organizing an incredible Benefit Concert for the Women and Children of HAITI with Special Guests from India, Africa and Haiti!

More details to come soon...