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SUMMARY:GUITAR PRASANNA BAND - BLUE DANCE OF SHIVA 
DESCRIPTION:“A living hope for quality music.” —A R Rahman\nGuitar Prasanna is one of the most renowned musical artists to have emerged from the Indian subcontinent. He is a pioneer in performing the traditional Indian Classical Carnatic music on a modern electric guitar and is known worldwide for that innovation. He was given a Lifetime Achievement Award for Carnatic music and was awarded a Distinguished Alumnus Award from his alma mater\, the Indian Institute of Technology\, Madras. Along with Pandit Ravishankar and A.R. Rahman\, Prasanna is the only other Indian composer to have scored the music for an Oscar-winning film (Smile Pinki\, 2009). \nPrasanna also is recognized internationally for his expertise in Jazz\, Rock and Fusion music\, performing and recording with Grammy-winning artists such as Esperanza Spalding\, Victor Wooten\, and Joe Lovano. His collaborations over the last 25 years with Indian music legend A.R. Rahman in numerous movie soundtracks has made him a household name with Indian film music fans. \nGUITAR PRASANNA BAND – BLUE DANCE OF SHIVA\nFeaturing Special guest Shalini Lakshmi on Vocals\n*PRASANNA – GUITAR\n*SHALINI LAKSHMI – VOCALS\n*BILL URMSON – BASS\n*RODNEY HOLMES – DRUMS \nAfter a string of sold-out concerts in the last few years at Montalvo\, renowned guitarist and composer Prasanna returns to Montalvo with a fiery program of music he calls “Blue Dance of Shiva” – a genre-defying explosion of fiery Carnatic rhythms\, blistering guitar rock solos\, swingin’ jazz improvisation\, and that fabulous high-octane Bollywood energy. Joined by 8-time Grammy-winning drummer Rodney Holmes (Santana\, Wayne Shorter)\, bassist\nBill Urmson (Gil Evans Orchestra) and powerhouse vocalist Shalini Lakshmi (A. R. Rahman\, Newport Jazz Festival)\, this is Indian classical music reinvented with electrifying modern force. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/guitar-prasanna-band-blue-dance-of-shiva/
LOCATION:Montalvo Arts Center  15400 Montalvo Road  Saratoga CA
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Percussive Legacy and Vocal Innovation: Program Doubleheader Trichy Sankaran | Roopa in Flux
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary musical double-header that bridges generations\, geographies\, and genres. This concert features two celebrated artists performing independent sets\, each offering a unique sonic journey. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/percussive-legacy-and-vocal-innovation-program-doubleheader-trichy-sankaran-roopa-in-flux/
LOCATION:Montalvo Arts Center  15400 Montalvo Road  Saratoga CA
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Guitar Prasanna Band - Live in the Bay Area
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LOCATION:Montalvo Arts Center  15400 Montalvo Road  Saratoga CA
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SUMMARY:SALA (South Asian Literature & Art) Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:The South Asian Literature and Art Festival (SALA) aims to contribute to the literary and cultural life of the residents of Silicon Valley. The 2022 event focuses on a theme of “Humanity” by examining how the world tends to put people in boxes\, categorizing and generalizing communities of different color\, class\, gender\, and caste. The forums and conversations will examine and celebrate different points of view\, while also recognizing that ultimately\, it is a shared humanity that triumphs. \nThis expertly-curated event will represent South Asian culture to a broad Bay Area audience\, providing a platform to spark engagement between distinguished authors and the diverse audiences of Silicon Valley\, many of whom may have had little opportunity to experience the talent and voices coming out of South Asia and its diaspora. \nDiscussions will take place in venues around Montalvo’s historic Villa and property\, and visitors can also enjoy book sales and author signings presented by Books\, Inc.\, a marketplace\, children’s craft activities\, dance\, music\, poetry\, and painting. Food will be available for purchase\, and a bar will offer beer\, wine\, and soda. \nPanelists & Participants:\nSaturday:\nAyad Akhtar; Alka Joshi; Annu Palakunnathu Matthew; Amit Majmudar; Jaishri Abichandani; Jenny Bhatt;  Rahul Mehrotra; Ranu Mukherjee; Siddharth Mehrotra;  Swara Bhasker; Sarah Ahmad;  Musician TM Krishan; Vikram Chandra; Zuni Chopra \nSunday:\nChaitali Sen; Chitrita Banjerji; Daisy Rockwell; Devi Laskar; Hetal Vasavada; Kauser Ahmed; Madhurshree Ghosh; Neeta Mittal; Nik Sharma; Chef Preeti Mistry;  Chef Ranjan; Salil Tripathi; Shikha Malaviya; Shireen and Afzal Ahmad; Sonia Chopra; Sorayya Khan; Thenmozhi Soundararajan; Vina Patel \nAlso Included: \n\nArt Exhibition and Sale featuring Chandrika Marla\, Priyanka Rana\, and Tanya Momi\nMarketplace featuring Garima Shoes\, Pragati Sharma’s stoles\, and The Peacock Avenue\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://indiacurrents.com/event/sala-south-asian-literature-art-festival-2022/
LOCATION:Montalvo Arts Center  15400 Montalvo Road  Saratoga CA
CATEGORIES:Art
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