USA – Hampshire Media Ventures will produce a most unique Indian concert tour
in 2004-05.
Deepak Ram (a la Buddha Bar and Matrix Revolutions), one of the brightest
exponents of Indian classical flute (bansuri) with
Arnab
Chakrabarty, a masterful performer on the sarod. They will be accompanied by
Mayookh Bhaumik on the tabla.
Deepak is a delightful performer and a two-time recipient of the South African
Music Awards for the Best Instrumental Album. Arnab, dubbed a “peerless
virtuoso at 24” by Calcutta’s leading daily, The Telegraph, is one of the
front-ranking representatives of the Gwalior baaj of sarod playing.The duo started touring together in 2002, and have built an inspiring duet
format which will be presented, along with their respective solo performances at
each concert on this tour. Stay tuned for more news on this tour. USA and Canada
in Mid-March, April and May. UK between April 24 and May 6.
Mayookh Bhaumik, arguably the most innovative technician on the tabla, will
accompany Deepak and Arnab. He is a disciple of Ustad Sabir Khan of Calcutta,
and has toured globally with top-ranking artists for seven years.
Bookings:
concerts@hampshiremedia.com.
[Photo of Arnab Chakrabarty].
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
