Monday, March 18, 2024

 

AKSHARA

Indian inspired - Made in NYC

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Bala Skandan, Mridangam

Nidhi Mahadevan, Konnakoi

Dave Eggar, Cello

Nitin Mitta, Tabla

Visveshwar Nagarajan, Flute

Max ZT, Hammered Dulcimer

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ABOUT THE MUSICIANS

 

Akshara is a dynamic music ensemble bringing together world music traditions on the rhythmic and modal foundations of Indian classical music. In 2015, Akshara’s Mohana Blues won the ‘Best World Traditional Song’ award at the 13th Annual Independent Music Awards. Along with NYC’s brightest musical talent, Akshara Music Ensemble’s leader and composer, Bala Skandan, presents surprising and delightful interpretations of traditional ragas like Kamboji, Mohana, Gambira Natai and Shanmugapriya arranged for Carnatic, Hindustani, and Western classical and folk instruments.​

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