MANdolin & Beyond

RANJIT BAROT Thinks Aloud!

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Ranjit Barot (born around 1955) is an Indian film score composer, music director, music arranger, drummer and singer. He is a longtime associate of A. R. Rahman.[1] He has been described by guitar legend John McLaughlin as "one of the leading edges in drumming", and is now part of John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension. Background music composer, lyricist, music director, sound designer, playback singer; Ranjot Barot dons many hats and is ace at each one of them..! Having been closely associated with U. Srinivas & his family; him being a part of Mandolin & Beyond is definitely a very…

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Click to hear & WIN TICKETS..!

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As we hear 'Padmashri' Aruna Sairam invite you for this musical treat; here is your chance to WIN TICKETS to the concert.! TELL US: If you know anyone who plays or if you play the MANDOLIN; just email us on teamthinkaloud@gmail.com OR post his / her pic in the 'comments' section of the website & we shall be glad to give out the tickets..! The concert happens on: Sun, 13 Mar 2016 7.30pm Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets on: http://www.sistic.com.sg/events/beyond0316

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MANdolin & Beyond: Padmashri ‘Aruna Sairam’ Thinks Aloud..!

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A Fusion Concert. The MANdolin & beyond... Celebrating the legacy of Padmashri U.Shrinivas U. Srinivas was a virtuoso Indian mandolin maestro, prodigy, trailblazer and composer belonging to the classical Carnatic musical tradition of Southern India. He pioneered the introduction of the mandolin, a western instrument, into classical Carnatic music. Recognized worldwide as a colossus and the rarest of musical geniuses, he is regarded as the Mozart of classical Indian music. "George Harrison's favourite piece of Indian music was Mandolin Ecstasy, an album recorded by a child prodigy from Madras called U Srinivas at the age of 13. It was, like,…

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‘MANdolin & Beyond’: Padmashri Awardee Aruna Sairam

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Padmashri Awardee Aruna Sairam India's renowned classical vocalist Padma Shri Awardee Aruna Sairam, is regarded as the Music Ambassador of India, for successfully taking Indian music to the global arena. Steeped in bhava-expression and classical divinity, Aruna Sairam’s music evokes bhakti-devotion in every listener’s soul. She has dazzled audiences at prestigious musical venues in India and around the world through her scintillating performances and refreshing approach. Smt Aruna has more than 50 albums to her credit. Her music has won her several awards and recognitions worldwide including one of India’s civilian honors - the Padma Shri in 2009. She was…

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MANdolin & Beyond-Take a Look..!

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Celebrating the legacy of Padmashri U.Shrinivas U. Srinivas was a virtuoso Indian mandolin maestro, prodigy, trailblazer and composer belonging to the classical Carnatic musical tradition of Southern India. He pioneered the introduction of the mandolin, a western instrument, into classical Carnatic music. Recognized worldwide as a colossus and the rarest of musical geniuses, he is regarded as the Mozart of classical Indian music. "George Harrison's favourite piece of Indian music was Mandolin Ecstasy, an album recorded by a child prodigy from Madras called U Srinivas at the age of 13. It was, like, my dad's favourite album of all time,"…

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A Fusion Concert: MANdolin & Beyond

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Celebrating the legacy of: Padmashri 'U.Shrinivas' 28 February 1969 – 19 September 2014; Padmashri U. Shrinivas was a virtuoso Indian mandolin maestro, prodigy, trailblazer and composer belonging to the classical Carnatic musical tradition of Southern India. Event Details: Genre : Indo Western Fusion Venue : Esplanade Concert Hall Date : 13th March 2016 Time : 7:30 PM onwards Ticket Price : S$100, S$ 80, S$60, S$40 Circle 2 and Circle 3 are closed for now.

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