Academy of Creative Arts and Anuradha Palakurthi Foundation collaborate to bring one of a kind opportunity to meet, learn and network with the original members of R D Burman band…

Academy of Creative Arts founders Java Joshi and Hetal Joshi will be hosting the masters of music – Arati Ankalikar Tikekar – Guru, Ustad Nishat Khan - the 7th generation Sitar player of the Etawah Gharana and probably the world's greatest Sitar player, Neville Franco one of the best strings guy in the industry played strings with R D Burman, Shamraj - Tenor & Soprano Saxophone, Raj Singh Sodha - Alto Saxophone & Key Flute. Franco Vaz – Drumset, Pt. Ulhas Bapat played Santoor with Pancham da, Vijay Dayal - Chief Recording Engineer and Yash Raj Films, Mumbai. Music enthusiasts from the new England area would have the opportunity to meet, network and learn from these gurus of music.

Boston sees many celebrities come and go, but students and people never get an opportunity to meet these artists, learn more about their journey, their struggles and how they got there. Prashanth and Anuradha Palakurthi through their Foundation in collaboration with Java & Hetal Joshi – Founders of Academy of Creative Arts are bringing this unique opportunity for locals to get direct access to these gurus. The event is completely FREE for students, parents and music enthusiasts.

“One of the challenges we faced in organizing our events was to have access to key people in Bollywood/Classical music industry. We are hoping the next set of interested folks do not have to go through the same pain and therefore have created a special event on June 5 at Academy of Creative Arts to let interested music lovers meet the great names. By opening access we hope interested children (and adults) can learn and build great music for themselves. We chose Java and Hetal Joshi to run organization because they do such great job with our children. They run an absolutely efficient and joyful organization that makes us proud every time we visit it. Interested folks, please go ahead and register.” Said Anuradha Palakurthi of “Anuradha Palakurthi Foundation”

The “Meet, Network & Learn” event is being held at the Academy of Creative Arts, 217 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA 01803 on June 5th from 6.30 – 8 pm. The intent is to provide a platform and opportunity to have an interactive and engaging dialog with the masters of music. Event is FREE and seating is limited so registration is required – students, parents and music enthusiasts can RSVP to attend @ http://www.academyofcreativearts.org/rsvp/  

Academy of Creative Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to promote art and culture, where 14+ different forms of creative and performing arts such as painting, dance – Bollywood/Kathak/Bhangra, music – Hindustani/Carnatic/Movie songs/Kids  vocal, photography, henna, etc. are all taught under one roof in Burlington, Mass. For more information visit: http://www.academyofcreativearts.org/

Anuradha Palakurthi Foundation a 501(c)3 non-profit organization is hosting Aa Dekhein Zaraa – A tribute to R D Burman (Pancham), Fundraiser for: Team Rubicon on June 7th at the Berklee Performance Center. For more information visit: http://palakurthifoundation.com/  

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