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Ganga Stage Program Schedule

Friday, July 29, 2011

Start Time (pm)

Artist/Group

Description

07:00

Rhythms of Rajasthan

Rajasthani Folk Music & Dance

Co-presented with Redmond Parks & Recreation as 2011 Arts in the Parks Concert

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Start Time (pm)

 Artist/Group

Description

01:00

Anjuman

Rumba meets Raga

03:15

Deepak Ram with Ravi Albright

North Indian Classical Flute

06:00

Delhi 2 Dublin

Genre-Busting World Music

Saturday, July 30, 2011 Yamuna Stage
3:00 Eric Wilson African Fitness Jam

 

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Start Time (pm)

Artist/Group

Description

01:00

Das Dhoom

Indie meets Bollywood & Electronica

04:00

Josh Feinberg with Ravi Albright

Sitar recital

06:00

Apna Bhangra Crew

High Energy Bhangra & Giddha

Delhi 2 Dublin
A Wildly Contemporary High Energy Blend of Celtic and Punjabi Music

Vancouver-based Delhi 2 Dublin is a group of six musicians who mash up electronica and world music, keeping it heavy on the Bhangra, Celtic and Dub flavours. Fusing tabla, fiddle, dhol, Punjabi vocals, and electric sitar with scorching electronic beats - ranging from reggae to drum and base - the crew takes listeners on a wild ride through global sounds and synchronicities.

Web:
 
http://www.delhi2dublin.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/delhi2dublin

Youtube Video

"RHYTHMS OF RAJASTHAN"
Friday, July 30th 7:00pm to 9:00pm

The vast unending expanse of burning hot sand that makes up the Thar Desert of Rajasthan hosts one of the most vibrant and evocative music cultures of the world. The heady, spellbinding combination of rhythms and melodies sung and played by the Langas and Manganiars are part of the eternal appeal of this mysterious and wondrous land. Rhythms of Rajasthan comprises hereditary musicians of Langa and Manganiar communities as well as a gypsy dancer of Kalbelia tribe. Legends of heroism and romance are captured in the vibrant evocative music and dance of these traditional performers from the desert of Rajasthan. The hypnotic combination of rhythm and melodies is part of the eternal appeal of this mysterious and wondrous land, and reflects the centuries-old traditions of Rajasthani life.

Youtube Video

       Apna Bhangra Crew (High energy Punjabi Folk Arts)

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=28737218879
Formed in 2006, founded on their love and passion for Bhangra. ABC brings 10 dancers to the dance floor, coming from various background to showcase their talent and love for bhangra. As a team Apna Bhangra Crew brings a new flavor to the scene, although staying true to the traditional art form, they incorporate a modern twist to their dance. First and foremost the team's main focus is to entertain audiences all across North America and spread cultural awereness through competing at various stages/places and numerous performances at cultural events, weddings and such.

Youtube Video

Deepak Ram - Bansuri

Senior disciple of world-renowned bansuri maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia
Best Instrumental Album, South African Music Awards, 2000
Nominated Best Male Artist & Best Instrumental Album, South African Music Awards, 1999
Deepak Ram is a versatile artist who is well known for his evocative performances in traditional North Indian (Hindustani)
Classical Music, his collaborations with musicians of other genres, his innovative compositions and for his excellence as a teacher. >>more details

Anjuman: Indian/Afro-Cuban Ensemble is a Seattle based fusion group that combines the rhythmic vitality of salsa drumming with the melodic poignancy of East Indian ragas

Anjuman is Brandon McIntosh (sarod), Seth Littlefield (percussion) and Phil Georgas (bass).  Anjuman regularly invites guest artists to perform with them.  A few of the past performers are Archana Kumar (Indian kathak dancer), Johnny Conga (conga player), and Sri Neeraj Prem (sitar player). 

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Das Dhoom

 

“Indie meets Bollywood and Electronica in an epic soccer match in the skies over Seattle, Bombay and Berlin”

Web: http://soundcloud.com/dasdhoom
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DasDhoom

Josh Feinberg with Ravi Albright

Josh Feinberg --- Sitar

Born into a musical family, Josh Feinberg was introduced to music through classical piano at four years of age, and the bass at eight. As Josh entered adolescence, he began studying  jazz and through that path found North Indian classical music. It was the music of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Pandit Nikhil Banerjee that made a particularly strong impression on him. It was not unusual for him to practice Hindusthani music for ten to twelve hours in a day. He studied with Dr. Peter Row while attending the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. In 2005, Josh initiated his training with Maestro Ali Akbar Khan. Presently, Josh is continuing his training with Ali Akbar Khan’s sons Maestro Aashish Khan and Sri Alam Khan, as well as his senior disciple Sri Anindya Banerjee.
Web: http://joshfeinbergmusic.com/sitar-home/

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJB42mmFbMI


Ravi Albright - Tabla

Born in Seattle, Ravi Albright has been a student of tabla in both India and the U.S. since 1998. In 2006 he became a ganda-banda disciple of Pandit Anindo Chatterjee of Kolkata. He began studying in 1999 with the talented student of Pt. Chatterjee, Debopriyo Sarkar, and formally with Panditji himself in 2003. Ravi has studied accompaniment from and performed with many accomplished musicians such as Pandit Debiprasad Chatterjee, student of Pt. Nikhil Banerjee and Ustad Ali Akhbar Khan, Bansuri player Deepak Ram, a senior disciple of Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia, and sarod player Steven Oda, a senior disciple of Maestro Ali Akhbar Khansab. Ravi has also accompanied vocalists such as Mukesh Desi and Sujata Gaynakar as well as performed in various classical dance and folk festivals in the Seattle area, in California, Oregon, and BC Canada.
Web: http://www.ravialbright.com/


http://www.compfit.com/
Eric is the creator of the Comprehensive Lifestyle Plan (CLP) - a personal training philosophy with the focus on the whole person. Since 1998, Eric has successfully used the Comprehensive Lifestyle Plan to change the lives of countless clients. Core focused, the plan encompasses preventative and rehabilitation therapy tools designed with an element of fun. Eric has developed "African Fitness Jam" as an alternative to traditional exercise. His classes are based around safe movement and African dances from a variety of African countries, but their main focus is helping students become conscious of their body movements and getting them to engage their core muscles.