What a fabulous show!
Just concluded a mesmerizing performance by extremely talented musicians creating greatness!
A Hindustani, Carnatic and Jazz music classic.
There was solo, raga combo as well as jugalbandi between instruments and art forms. Revati and Chithra – vocals, Vidhya Arun – Veena, Nandkishor Abhyankar – Harmonium, Vaidyanathan Krishnamoorthy – Mridangam and Sandeep Sira – Tabla produced one melody after another, keeping the audience glued to their seats. Dan Reed – Trumpet and Jim Whitaker – Piano got the audience on their feet. Also witnessed a bonus guest performance by trumpeter Paul Hickner who accompanied the Jazz duo.
Indradhanush is the signature event of Indo American Cultural Connect which is hosted in the first quarter of every year. This event highlights and nurtures the classical form of arts from the East and the West, the similarities, the differences, the fusion and the elevated aura it brings into the minds of the audience taking one to a sub conscious level of richness, warmth and love.
Featured Artists:
Revati Nalole (Hindustani Classical Vocal)
Chithra Vaidyanathan (Carnatic Classical Vocal) &
Dan Reed/ Jim Whitaker (Jazz: Trumpet/ Keyboards./Vocal)
Supporting Artists:
Nandkishor Abhyankar (Harmonium)
Sandeep Sira (Tabla)
Vaidy Vaidyanathan (Mridangam)
Vidhya Arun (Veena)
This year’s theme was Vasant, featuring the upbeat mood of Vasant Ritu (Spring Season). The Hindustani, Carnatic and Jazz art forms showcase the best they have to offer, followed by melding of these styles in a unique ensemble.
Indradhanush 2024
