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a spectacular display of music and dances from around the world
Saturday April 2, 2016, 7pm to 10 pm Palace Theatre, Stamford 61 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT Tickets: www.palacestamford.org Box office: 203.325.4466
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Sunday, Oct 25, 2015, 5pm
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Friday, November 13, 2015, 8pm
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MITA NAG, sitar JOYDEEP GHOSH, sarod SUBHEN CHATTERJEE, tabla
Tuesday, November 17, 2015, 8pm
Sunday, April 3, 2016, 5pm to 6:30 pm Cole Auditorium at Greenwich Library 101 W. Putnam Ave, Greenwich
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2015-2016 season made possible in part with grant from the Community Arts Partnership Program (made possible with public funds from the City of Stamford, David Martin, Mayor) and contributions from Pitney Bowes, Xerox Foundation, Krishnamurthy Tandon Foundation, Namaskaar Foundation, and Individuals. THANK YOU! Namaskaar Foundation-World on Stage mission is to promote, preserve and raise greater awareness for the traditional performing arts and culture of India and around the world.
BROOKLYN RAGA MASSIVE CROS S OV ER
INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC and
FUSION JAZZ Arun Ramamurthy, Carnatic Violin Jay Gandhi, North Indian Flute Sameer Gupta, Tabla & Drum set Sharik Hasan, Piano Michael Gam, Bass Pawan Benjamin, Saxophone
Presented by the Namaskaar Foundation in partnership with ICC Greenwich Sunday Oct 25, 2015 5pm to 6:30 pm Cole Auditorium, Greenwich Library 101 Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT General Admission $30 buy online www.palacestamford.org
THE LEGENDARY GUITARIST
Paco Pena and
Flamenco Dancers
“If you only ever see flamenco once in your life, make it this!” -INDEPENDENT on SUNDAY, London
Directly from Rajasthan, India
BOLLYWOOD MASALA Orchestra and Dancers
Rahis Bharti, Artistic Director
You are invited to explore the lush and exotic land that is India! The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India present The Spirit of India, a new step toward a bold vision in Indian live music and dance being presented to the world for the first time. Rahis Bharti, one of India’s greatest musical figures, and the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers will guide you on a lively musical journey from Rajasthan to Mumbai.
It is intense, passionate and wild with a constant threat of losing control, barely held back by a strict rhythmic structure. It is Flamenco, the signature musical style of Spain. Paco Pena, Flamenco, showcases this mesmerizing musical genre whose history is mysterious and debated, yet undeniably powerful and timeless. With a highly impressive record of playing venues throughout the world and captivating international audiences, Paco Peña and his dancers promise fiery displays, stunning precision and boundless passion again on our stage.
Friday Nov 13, 2015 8pm to10pm Palace Theatre, Stamford 61 Atlantic St. Stamford Tickets: 203.325.4466 www.palacestamford.org
"Mr. Pena is a virtuoso capable of dazzling an audience beyond the frets of mortal man. He combines rapid fire flourishes with a colourist's sense of shading; this listener cannot recall hearing any guitarist with a more assured mastery of his instrument" —The New York Times
The Bollywood Masala gives an authentic taste of the richness and excitement of Indian music. The lavish feast of Indian sights and sounds will leave you hungry for more! Dhoom Taana, Royal Rajasthani Ghoomar, Nimbooda, and Bhavai are some of the highlight of this evening that you do not want to miss!
Tuesday Nov 17, 2015 8pm to10pm Palace Theatre, Stamford 61 Atlantic St. Stamford Tickets: 203.325.4466 www.palacestamford.org