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SIFAS 2016:Meenakshi Srinivasan on her performance

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The SIFAS Festival is here again ! The 14 th edition of this festival, commencing on 24th March, 2016 will comprise 5 programmes at the Esplanade featuring artistes of international repute and Kala Vaibhavam, with daily performances at the SIFAS Auditorium featuring over 50 upcoming local and regional artists over a two week period. The international artistes include Padmashree Sudha Ragunathan, a Carnatic vocal artiste par excellence, Meenakshi Srinivasan, a passionate and path breaking Bharatanatyam dancer; Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi, renowned Hindustani classical vocalist; Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Sriram Parasuram, both illustrious violin players, playing a violin duet in the Carnatic…

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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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‘Ek Mulaqat’

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Not much has been written about the relationship between Sahir Ludhianvi, the celebrated Urdu poet and the legendary Punjabi author Amrita Pritam. 'Ek Mulaqaat' talks about their intense relationship and is steeped in literary references, nazams and poetry of the legendary duo. It is a story of a cold winters night when Amrita is on the terrace of her house in New Delhi. She gets a call from Mumbai and is surprised as she does not know anyone in that city, anyone except Sahir Ludhianvi. When Sahir reappears in her life inexplicably she feels that he has changed. He is…

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ANUJA VENKATESH-VP-ACADEMY OF SIFAS Thinks Aloud..!

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Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society Presents SIFAS FESTIVAL OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC & DANCE 2016 24th March – 10th April 2016 Jayateerth Mevundi Madhur Vani- A musical interlude A Hindustani vocal recital Sat 26th March 2016 at 7.30pm Esplanade Recital Studio Tickets: $25 Considered a doyen of the Kirana Gharana or school of music, Jayateerth Mevundi was recognised as a “Young Maestro in Music” by former Indian President Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam. Sudha Ragunathan Anahata- Mystical sounds of music A Carnatic vocal recital Sat 2nd April 2016 at 7.30pm Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets :$40, $25 Well known internationally and back…

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SIFAS 2016 -24th March -10th April

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The SIFAS Festival is here again ! The 14 th edition of this festival, commencing on 24th March, 2016 will comprise 5 programmes at the Esplanade featuring artistes of international repute and Kala Vaibhavam, with daily performances at the SIFAS Auditorium featuring over 50 upcoming local and regional artists over a two week period. The international artistes include Padmashree Sudha Ragunathan, a Carnatic vocal artiste par excellence, Meenakshi Srinivasan, a passionate and path breaking Bharatanatyam dancer; Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi, renowned Hindustani classical vocalist; Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Sriram Parasuram, both illustrious violin players, playing a violin duet in the Carnatic…

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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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DRUV KENT LIVE…!

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Singapore..! Watch out for Druv Kent LIVE where he mesmerises us with his music.. Not only that; the winners of the recently concluded 'Battle of The Bands' also perform at the concert..! A reckoning name on the music scene..this one is sureshot fire..! Details Below..! As 'DRUV KENT' puts it.... Melodies and thoughts about the lives we lead … the sacrifices we make … the love we share … and the responsibilities we bear. Some have termed the music “retro modern”. Even more have called it different. Called me different. I say maybe it’s about time to hear a voice…

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‘DUBSMASH’ with Runway MOM & KID..!

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So here's the deal..! We want to make it even more fun, memorable, exciting & crazy for you..!!! All you have to do is this..-!! Any DUBSMASH of your choice with you & ur kid / husband in it..! So WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO?? SCROLL DOWN TO KNOW.... Embed from Getty Images Record it on your phone & email it to us on teamthinkaloud@gmail.com so that you have it there forever...! Alternatively; u can ALSO post it in the comments section below...! Get going ladies... This RUNWAY MOM has just begun...!!

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