The Indian Music Society of Central Illinois
Proudly Presents Free for IMS members Triveni and children below 6
Musical Trio Live in Concert
Samanway Sarkar and Debapriya Adhikary, are two young artistes who have paired together to present their ‘ Sitar Vocal Jugalbandi’ which has won the admiration of connoisseurs’ world over. Currently both of them are disciples of the legendary Padmabhusan Girija Devi of Benaras Gharana. Sitar – Samanway a Sarkar was initiated into the art of sitar by his father Sri. Swapan Kumar Sarkar. At the young age of four, he began his lessons with Pt, Sasanka Bandopadhyay of the Senia Gharana. He then continued his training for twelve years under the able guidance of Pt. Manilal Nag and later trained with Pt.Shyamal Chattopadhyay and Pt. Kumar Prasad Mukhopadhyay. Samanway is currently an ‘A’ graded artiste of All India Radio. Vocal – Debapriya Adhikary was in itiated to Classical music by his parents and re ceived his primary training in vocal music from his mother, Smt. Anita Adhikary. He later studied under the tutelage of Pt. Samaresh Chawdhury of the Senia Gharana for fifteen years. In 2005 Debapriya received the Jnana Pravaha scholarship which allowed hi m the opportunity to gain invaluable guidance from stalwarts like Pt.Vijay Kichlu and Late Pt. Kumar Prasad Mukhopadhyay .
Tabla – Rohit Mujumdar is a young, talented and promising Tabla player of this generation. He has been a disciple of Guru Taal-Yogi P t. Suresh Talwalkar since the the age of 11. Rohit is not only an accompanist, but is also an accomplished solo artist; he has performed solo concerts in many cities in India and has accompanied renowned vocalists like Padmashri Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, Smt. P adma Talwalkar, Sanjeev Abhyankar, Shounak Abhisheki and renowned Sitar player Ustad Shahid Parvez and others.
Day and Date – Saturday 8 th May 2010 Venue – Normal Community Hall, 1 Normal Plaza, 1110 Douglas St. , Normal IL Time – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Ticket Price - 15$ and 10$ (Free for IMS Members) For Tickets and Membership Information please contact
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