| Please mark your calandar for Aug 10, 2008 for another Unforgettable Musical Evening. You will be entertained with Oriya songs, Hindi Gazals, DasaKathia, Folk Songs and many more.. at Roundhill Studio - Dance 3428 EL CAMINO REAL, SANTA CLARA, CA-95051. Between Flora Vista and Nobili iGurukul's 6th Musical Evening with accomplished artists from Orissa, India. |
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Dr. Sangita Mohapatra/Gosain is a senior vocalist and executive assistant at the Odissi Research Center. She is trained in Hindustani Classical singing and specializes in Odissi music. She has received many awards for her melodious voice and is famous for the depth and richness expressed in her singing. Mr. Satchidananda Das is a senior member of the Odissi Research Center, Orissa, India. He plays the pakhawaj, a unique style of drum which is the backbone of Odissi dance and music compositions. He has received many prestigious awards in honor of his talented playing. He has performed in the US and many other countries as an artist for the Indian Council of Cultural Relations and has accompanied many renowned Odissi artists. Mr. Swapneswar Chakrabarty is a sitar virtuoso. He has been part of the Odissi Research Center (Orissa, India) faculty for over 15 years and regularly accompanies prominent Odissi dancers in India and abroad. He is an accomplished composer, as well as a concert performer who has traveled to the US and other countries, representing Odissi music. Mr. Srinibas Satapathy is a young flute player with a very promising career. He has perfomed as a solo flutist and has accompanied prominent Odissi dancers. He has performed in many places in India as well as abroad. Mr. Nilendra Nath Patra is a senior violinist of Odissi style of music. He has composed many original scores/segments in the Odissi style and has performed with Orissas' finest artists, both musicians and dancers. |