Wahh!, a world fusion band based in Florida will be touring southern California in late January. Wahh!’s sound is rooted in India’s rich traditional musical culture and enveloped in an artful mix of jazz, rock and funk. Reflecting prominent traditional Indian and Western influences, Wahh! also brings in subtle influences from the Middle East and Africa.
Tabla maestro, vocalist, multi-percussionist and composer, Shankh Lahiri created Wahh! out of his desire to combine his traditional musical origins from India with his current and contemporary musical explorations from the West. In addition, Shankh’s deep appreciation of other musical genres from around the world inspired his organization of the band.
In addition to Shankh, Wahh!’s lineup features virtuoso musicians Peter Mongaya on guitar, Michael Washington on drums and percussion, Ray Villadonga on bass, and e-sitar player Rajib Karmakar. Frequent guests include sitar master Abhik Mukherjee and Jay Gandhi on bansuri flute.
The band has an album titled Liberation.
Tour Dates
Wednesday, Jan 21, 07:00 pm
Witzend
1717 Lincoln Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291
Phone: 310-305-4792
Ticket website: http://witzend.tunestub.com
Ticket Info: General Audience – $ 10 (Available also at door)
Thursday, Jan 22, 11:45 pm
The Mint LA
6010 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone: 323-954-9400
Ticket website: http://themintla.com/event.cfm?id=176021&cart
Ticket Info: General Audience – General Audience – $ 10 (Available also at door)
Friday, Jan 23, 08:00 pm
Art Share LA
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801 East 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone: (213) 687-4278
Ticket website: http://artsharela.org/event/wahh-world-fusion-band-artshare
Ticket Info: General Audience – $ 20 (Available also at door)
Saturday, Jan 24, 11:30 pm
The Foundation Room, The House of Blues
8430 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA, 90069
Phone: 323-848-5100
Ticket website: http://www.etickets.to/buy/?e=12255
Ticket Info: General Audience – $ 10
Author: World Music Central News Room
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