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| Hindustani Vocal Concert By Abhishruti Bezbaruah |
Press Release
05/28/2008
When: Sunday, June 15, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Swedenborg Chapel, 50 Chapel Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Tickets: $ 9.99
Buy: www.abhishruti.com
About Abhishruti Bezbaruah:
Abhishruti is an artist of the "Banaras Gharana" and is a disciple of Padma Bhushan Guru Pt. Rajan-Sajan Mishra. She has performed at numerous venues and events in India , where she has won many awards and the appreciation of many listeners. She has lent her voice to Padma Shri Muzzafar Ali's serial "Zabaan-E-Ishq" and to Padma Vibhushan Pt. Birju Maharaj's dance dramas. She was adjudged 1st in All India Radio Competition 2006 for Hindustani Classical Vocal and awarded "Young Artist Scholarship" from Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.
"Musical talent!"
- Padma Vibhushan award winner, Pandit Birju Maharaj
"Abhishruti is an extremely talented singer and dancer. Her mellifluous voice has touched our hearts!"
- Padma Shri award winner, Muzaffar Ali
About Vishal Nagar:
"He has magic in his hands"
- Hindustan Times
Born to a family of famous musicians, Vishal has been praised by press and music experts for his unique combination of sound production and command of rhythm. He is as acclaimed for accompanying dancers, vocalists and instrumentalists as he is for performing as a soloist. He has conducted workshops at University of Boulder , University of Washington , Loyola University , Lewis and Clark College etc and performed at music festivals around the world including WOMAD, World Rhythm Festival, Bumbershoot Festival, SICF etc. His music can also be heard in the award winning and critically acclaimed documentary movie ''Dalai Lama - Renaissance''.
About Priti Chakravarty:
Priti Chakravarty received her initial training in vocal music in Bhagalpur , Bihar and advanced training from Pandit Vinayakrao Patwardhan, a well-known exponent of the Gwalior Gharana. Mrs. Chakravarty has extensive experience in teaching music and curriculum development and is currently a senior instructor at LearnQuest Academy in Waltham , MA .
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Abhishruti Bezbaruah
Vishal Nagar
Priti Chakravarty