Asha Bhosle is an unparalleled icon in India. A tireless collaborator with artists of all styles, she entered the mainstream pop arena singing with dance music producers, bhangra groups, and Western artists like Michael Stipe, Kronos Quartet, Culture Club and many others. From Asia to Carnegie Hall, and now the Broward Center, Asha Bhosle captivates audiences everywhere.She is now touring in support of an exciting new project, 75 Years of Asha (Times Square Records), a set of fresh new recordings by the great star, as she revisits her favorite songs – plus a few she wishes she had recorded.
Performing with Asha Bhosle will be Amit Kumar, the son of Bollywood legend Kishore Kumar. Amit Kumar is also a great star in India in his own right, and current sits as a judge on the Indian version of American idol, called K For Kishore.
April 18
Broward Center for the Performing Arts Au Rene Theater
201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Tickets $35 – $140 on sale through www.browardcenter.org or (954) 462-0222
Rhythm Foundation members, call (305) 672-5202 for direct ticketing
Author: World Music Central News Room
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