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Event Recommendation: SANGEET UTSAV – INDIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Cornelia Street Cafe (NY)

In January 2011, South Indian Classical music landed at Cornelia Street Cafe with a new series called Carnatic Sundays. Now, its second mini-festival will explore the music’s tradition and its possibilities. At Sangeet Utsav, a mix of “kutcheri” style concert & innovative projects grounded in Carnatic music will take stage at the cafe. Featuring Kiran Ahluwalia, Roopa Mahadevan, and the Arun Ramamurthy Trio.

Venue: Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia Street (btwn Bleeker & W.4th), New York, NY 10014
Ticket: $10
Date: Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
(doors at 8:30pm)

The ART will be joined by very special guest Marc Cary. Hailed by Down Beat as one of the most, “multi- dimensional keyboard players on the scene today,” whose music reveals those multi-dimensions in sensual living color, Marc Cary’s continual search for his musical identity has brought him to all corners of the earth, quenching his thirst to bring forth indigenous musics in all of their forms. A rare musician, Cary uses his understanding of the Indian raga system to create profound soundscapes which are accessible to all. Special guest: Trina Basu (ex TARANA).

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