Weds, Nov 16, 8:00pm - 10:00pm. RiFFAT SULTANA-- music from Pakistan & India, featuring tabla, flute, horn and 12 string guitar. At Pena Pachamama. $10 with dinner $13 show only
Riffat Sultana is a daughter of the Maestro Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, channeling the musical wisdom of 500 years and eleven generations of master vocalists from India and Pakistan. Child of the late Maestro Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, incomparable and legendary classical singer. Riffat is the first woman from her family\\'s musical lineage to publicly perform in the west.
Tuesday, Nov 15 7:30p. Kiran Ahluwalia from India Presented By Zook Beat Productions at Don Quixote's International Music Hall, Felton, CA.
Expressing her muse through ghazals and Punjabi folk songs, Award winning, Indian singer, Kiran Ahluwalia explores the language of the heart with beautiful artistry and smoldering intensity. Her enchanting and seductive music has garnered glowing praise from critics around the world. Kiran is accompanied by a stellar group of musicians: cutting edge NYC guitarist, Rez Abbasi, rising tabla star, Nitin Mitta, hard grooving bassist, Nikku Nayar and superbly melodic harmonium player, Kiran Thakrar.
Thursday, November 17 8:00 PM. Cuadro Flamenco Arte y Pureza. Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz
Cuadro Flamenco Arte y Pureza is a stripped down roots version of flamenco at its highest level. These four highly acclaimed artists will take the audience on a journey through flamenco song and dance in a very intimate setting. Dancers Cihtli Ocampo and Manuel de la Cruz are the best the USA offers. Both are highly credited with Spain’s most influential performers. Gypsy singer José Cortes and guitarist/director Ethan Margolis (born in Santa Cruz) will provide the backdrop for a mesmerizing night at the Kuumbwa. Don’t miss out!
Artists credits and collaborations include: Familia Farruco, Familia Fernandez, Miguel Funi, Concha Vargas, Duquende, Chicuelo, Tito Puente, Las Peligros, Tomás Perrate, Inés Bacán, Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes), Quantum Theatre Company, and Cal Arts University. http://www.arteypureza.com
Saturday, Nov 19 8:00p. Compania Flamenca Jose Porcel-Gypsy Fire at University of California at Berkeley: Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, CA.
A former star dancer with the National Ballet of Spain, José Porcel has assembled a troupe of his country's most acclaimed flamenco artists.A hit at Cal Performances in 2008, the ensemble returns with Gypsy Fire, a celebration of the most famous styles of this passionate dance form. Don't miss this explosive program of evocative choreography featuring colorful costumes and brilliant live music by an onstage ensemble.
Sun Nov 20, 3:30PM. Smt. Sangeetha Sivakumar - Vocal; Kum. Akkarai. S. Subhalakshmi - Violin. Sri. Melakkaveri K. Balaji - Mridangam . Menlo-Atherton High School, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton, CA 94027. Hosted by SIFA. Phone: 408-833-6039. General Admisssion, $20
Weds, Nov 16, 8:00pm - 10:00pm. RiFFAT SULTANA-- music from Pakistan & India, featuring tabla, flute, horn and 12 string guitar. At Pena Pachamama. $10 with dinner $13 show only
Expressing her muse through ghazals and Punjabi folk songs, Award winning, Indian singer, Kiran Ahluwalia explores the language of the heart with beautiful artistry and smoldering intensity. Her enchanting and seductive music has garnered glowing praise from critics around the world. Kiran is accompanied by a stellar group of musicians: cutting edge NYC guitarist, Rez Abbasi, rising tabla star, Nitin Mitta, hard grooving bassist, Nikku Nayar and superbly melodic harmonium player, Kiran Thakrar.
Thursday, November 17 8:00 PM. Cuadro Flamenco Arte y Pureza. Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz
Cuadro Flamenco Arte y Pureza is a stripped down roots version of flamenco at its highest level. These four highly acclaimed artists will take the audience on a journey through flamenco song and dance in a very intimate setting. Dancers Cihtli Ocampo and Manuel de la Cruz are the best the USA offers. Both are highly credited with Spain’s most influential performers. Gypsy singer José Cortes and guitarist/director Ethan Margolis (born in Santa Cruz) will provide the backdrop for a mesmerizing night at the Kuumbwa. Don’t miss out!
Artists credits and collaborations include: Familia Farruco, Familia Fernandez, Miguel Funi, Concha Vargas, Duquende, Chicuelo, Tito Puente, Las Peligros, Tomás Perrate, Inés Bacán, Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes), Quantum Theatre Company, and Cal Arts University. http://www.arteypureza.com
Saturday, Nov 19 8:00p. Compania Flamenca Jose Porcel-Gypsy Fire at University of California at Berkeley: Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, CA.A former star dancer with the National Ballet of Spain, José Porcel has assembled a troupe of his country's most acclaimed flamenco artists.A hit at Cal Performances in 2008, the ensemble returns with Gypsy Fire, a celebration of the most famous styles of this passionate dance form. Don't miss this explosive program of evocative choreography featuring colorful costumes and brilliant live music by an onstage ensemble.