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Rythms
of Hope is an ensemble of Indian classical performances, beginning
with one hour of Odissi dance, followed by one hour of Hindustani music,
featuring sitar and tabla.
About the Artists:
| Sreyashi
Dey and the Srishti Dance Company
Sreyashi Dey is extensively trained in both Odissi as well as Bharata Natyam dance styles. Sreyashi is an acclaimed solo dancer, and she is also the founder and lead performer in "Srishti", a dance group specializing in the Odissi style, which originates from the north eastern Indian state of Orissa. Through a combination of Indian classical music, dance, and theatre, Srishti performances are designed to showcase some of India's many artistic styles and traditions. http://www.srishtidances.org/main_sreyashi.html |
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| Rajan
Sachadeva Rajan Sachadeva is the founder and director of the Detroit Institute of Indian Music, and is an accomplished sitar player trained in the gayaki and tantrakari styles. Gayaki is an instrumental performance style which resembles the human voice, and is the hallmark of Imdad Khani gharana (school of music) where Dr. Sachadeva was trained. Dr. Sachadeva received his Ph.D. in Music from Pracheen Kala Kendra, and also plays and teaches sarod, harmonium, and tabla. http://www.indianmusicinstitute.com/bio.html |
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| Amol
Khanapurkar Amol Khanapurkar is an acclaimed tabla artist, performing both Indian classical and World Fusion music. Amol masters both the Baayan (bigger drum, for bass) and the Daayan (smaller drum, for higher pitches). He practices a style of tabla playing which combines four prominent tabla gharanas (Farokkhabad, Azrada, Delhi, and Purab). Amol has recorded and performed with several fusion groups, combining musical styles from Argentina, Madagscar, and Europe with Indian classical tabla. http://www.amolkhanapurkar.com/artist.asp |
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