MAESTRO ALOKE DASGUPTA RETURNS FOR PERFORMANCES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STARTING NOVEMBER 2010
Evocative Sitar & Shehnai Duets
Shehnai - Shailesh Bhagawat Sitar: Aloke Dasgupta
LOS ANGELES
19th November
Sitar and Shehnai duet
An Ethereal Duet
by Maestro Aloke Dasgupta
Pandeet Shailesh Bhagwat
Tabla accompanied
by Pandeet Shashanka Bakshi
Peace Yoga
903 S Main Street
Los Angeles
CA 90015
Call for more info: 213-500-5007
$25
SITAR SHEHNAI and TABLA TRIO:
In the North Indian Classical Music tradition, few instruments embody the feeling and
mystery like the Shehnai. Traditionally a royal Court instrument hence thename Sheh
(or Shah) meaning "King" and nai meaning "flute," today it is more commonly found in
temples and wedding ceremonies and because of the role it plays in these events the
Shehnai could be considered the most auspicious instrument of India. In the hands of
a master musician such as Pandeet Shailesh Bhagawat the Shehnai is a perfect touch
to any Indian ceremony or event. Pandeet Shailesh Bhagawat is an experienced master
musician from the Banaras Gharana who has performed in Europe and in the United
States. The Sitar is the quintessential Indian instrument. Its sound resonates with both
traditional Indian audiences and with Americans familiar with the Beatles and the 1960's
styles of music. The Sitar as played by Maestro Aloke Dasgupta is both a bastion of
traditional Raga and a modern evolving instrument. In any style Aloke Dasgupta is a
consummate musician who has performed worldwide with such notables as the L.A.
Philharmonic, Prof. V.G. Jog ( Leading Indian violinist), Cheap Trick, No Doubt, and
others. Either performing at the Hollywood Bowl or at your private show, without question,
Mr. Dasgupta will be a highlight of any event at which he is performing. The uniqueness of
a Sitar-Shehnai duet is unprecedented, a combination rarely found in the United States.
The highly lyrical nature of the Shehnai in conjunction with the exciting rhythmic nature of
the Sitar is truly a natural match. Accompanied by the Tabla virtuosity of Pandeet Shashanka
Bakshi, exponent of Benaras gharana, as well as the mystical drone of the tanpura, this trio of
master musicians create a highly authentic musical experience for all. If a more contemporary
feel is appropriate for your show please consider our Sitar, shenai, bansuri (Indian traditional
bamboo flute), Guitar and tabla ensemble featuring music of the Beatles, Elvis, Michael
Jackson, and other Contemporary Western Artists as well as jazzy interpretation of Bach. This
ensemble works well as reception music so please consider this in conjunction with more
traditional music for the service. For any additional information please contact Daniel, manager
for Aloke Dasgupta at 714.686.5221
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ALOKE DASGUPTA FEATURED IN TOP-RATED LAS VEGAS SHOW: SGT. PEPPER FT. CHEAP TRICK
LAS VEGAS, NV (April 27, 2010) – “Sgt. Pepper Live” featuring Cheap Trick, a dazzling musical
experience featuring world-famous rock stars, the Sgt. Pepper Symphony Orchestra, Sitar legend
Aloke Dasgupta, and a live interpretation of one of the most beloved rock albums in history, will take
the stage for a limited engagement beginning June 11 at the Paris Las Vegas Theatre. A Bill
Edwards Presents Inc. production, tickets may be purcahsed at the Paris Las Vegas box office or
online at www.parislasvegas.com or www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1.888.727.4758. A
celebration of The Beatles’ influential album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the show is
an energetic performance that features an orchestra and a captivating experience of light and sound as
Cheap Trick perform the entire album live as well as select Cheap Trick songs that lend themselves to
orchestral arrangements. Maestro Aloke Dasgupta and a talented Indian Ensemble perform the
mystical Beatles' single "Within You, Without You." Geoff Emerick, the renowned engineer of The Beatles’
classic 1967 album, supervises the audio production. Never performed in its entirety by The Beatles due
to the complex studio technology of the day that was employed in the making of the album, “Sgt. Pepper
Live” allows Cheap Trick to incorporate their brand of power pop into the classic songs while paying
tribute to music legends in an unforgettable musical experience. Aloke Dasgupta is best known for
recording on No Doubt's hit album "Tragic Kingdom" and performing at sold-out concerts worldwide.
Cheap Trick is best known for its classic singles, “I Want You To Want Me” and “Surrender.” The
American power-pop progenitors recorded the album All Shook Up in 1980 with Sir George Martin
and Geoff Emerick, producer and engineer of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Emerick will
continue to oversee the audio production for “Sgt. Pepper Live.” He received Grammy Awards for the
engineering of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Abbey Road.
Aloke Dasgupta is available for high-definition web classes anywhere in the world.
For more information, contact info@alokedasgupta.com
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