A special evening with Tiger Lilies and CD release party/performance with Sitarist Neel Murgai!

1- From 7:30 to 9:00 pm:
Spice up your life with some Tiger Lilies!
Trina Basu ~ violin
Amali Premawardhana ~ cello

As two emerging artists with roots in India, Sri Lanka and North America, Trina and Amali aspire to discover and bring to light the music of their own cultural backgrounds as well as music from other parts of the world that has deeply inspired them. Drawing upon influences of nature, beauty, simple folk melodies and complex classical compositions, Tiger Lilies seeks to blend creative improvisations and arrangements with authentic traditions.
http://www.myspace.com/tigerliliesmusic

Featuring special guest artists:
Aarthi Belani ~ vocal
Elizabeth Burke ~ vocal
Maria Neckham ~ vocal
Arun Ramamurthy ~ violin
Aidan Carroll ~ bass
Avi Shah ~ tabla

2- From 9:00 to 11:00PM:
Sitarist Neel Murgai announcing the CD Release party/performance at long last!


The Neel Murgai Ensemble a chamber quartet that features students of these masters, will open the night with their unique blend of Raga, western classical and jazz. Its features Neel Murgai on sitar, voice and frame drums, Sameer Gupta on tabla, Mat Maneri on viola and Greg Heffernan on cello. They perform new music that straddles cultures, continents and eras. Neel has assembled this talented ensemble after years of experimentation with different groups and instrumentations. Best described as Indo-chamber jazz, their sound ranges from an overtone singing, droning minimalism to intricate arrangements of raga based melodies and mathematical rhythmic structures, with healthy doses of improvisation throughout. Neel and Sameer are students of Krishna Ji and Anindo Ji respectively, and are honored by this opportunity to play before them.
http://myspace.com/neelmurgai
http://www.innova.mu/artist1.asp?skuID=394

Caffe Vivaldi

32 Jones Street @ Bleecker Street

New York, NY

Free event!

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6 @ 3:00 PM

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

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6 @ 7:30PM

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

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7 @ 7:00 PM

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.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12 @ 8:00 PM

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

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12 @ 9:00 PM

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: $15 ($12 for students)

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14 @ 7:00 PM

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! Hosted by Manisha.

Live performance by sitar player Josh Feinberg for the Raag Aur Taal show at WKCR.

http://www.joshfeinbergmusic.com/

Raag Aur Taal will show also romantic ragas for this evening. Happy Valentine Day!

Email hosts of the program at raagaurtaal@gmail.com or the In All Languages Department at ial@wkcr.org or Tel: 212.854.9920
WKCR FM New York can be tuned in to on your dial at 89.9FM or over the Internet at http://www.wkcr.org.

Asian American Arts presents Vocalist

Samita Sinha, a Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert. 

Samita Sinha brings together an ensemble of distinct voices that weave together and break apart different musical idioms and forms, including raag, taal, the blues, and the pop song. Recurring motifs act as the 'sutradaar', or keeper of the thread, throughout the performance.

The band:

Samita Sinha on voice/ electronics,

Marc Cary on keys/ electronics,

Sunny Jain on drums/ percussion,

Bonnie Jones on analog electronics,

Burniss Travis on bass.

www.samitasinha.com

For more details:

http://aaartsalliance.org/events/samita-sinha-at-droma-carnegie-hall-neighborhood-concert/

DROM

85 Avenue A (Between 5/6 Street)

New York, NY 10003

www.dromnyc.com

Free admission!

Chhandayan Center for Indian Music presents a
Vocal Concert (Classical & semi-classical) by

Sri Manoj Govindraj.

Hindustani Classical Vocalist trained under Mrs. Vineeta Tembe, Pt Prabhakar Karekar and Mr and Mrs. Prem. Manoj Govindraj has 1st rank in Masters in Performing Arts from Bombay University. Manoj is the receipient of several awards, the most prestigious amongst them being the Sur Singar Samsad Award in 1995 and Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Scholarship. Manoj is currently faculty at the Academy of Indian Music (AIM), NJ for Hindustani classical vocal, light vocal like Bhajans/Ghazals and Harmonium. Manoj performs at concerts and private gatherings – Hindustani Classical vocal, Bhajans, Ghazals and Semi Classical performances.http://manojgovindraj.blogspot.com

Sri Sripad Jail – Tabla http://shripadjail.com

Chhandayan Center for Indian Music

4 West 43 Street # 616, New York, NY

www.chhandayan.com

Ticket: $15, $12 (students and seniors)

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20 @ 7:30 PM

Chhandayan Center for Indian Music presents

Dibyarka Chatterjee – Tabla;

http://www.tabla.org/dibyarka.html

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

Tickets: $20 - $16 (students & Seniors with ID)

Luminous Ragas in Woodstock!

Ragas In celebration of the Full Moon by:

Steve Gorn Bansuri Flute
Ray Spiegel Tabla

Bliss Yoga

6 Deming Street
Woodstock, New York

stevegorn@earthlink.net
suggested donation $20