Sangeet Millennium Ensemble plays their version of Pt. Ravindra Atibuddhi’s “Baal Govind” in raag Misra Pilu. Live @  Global Divas concert, St. David’s Church, Austin, Nov. 2011.

Sangeet Millennium plays their signature tune “Jazzy Joghi” at the Global Grooves concert in August 2011.  Featured are Amie Maciszewski (sitar), Shiv Naimpally (tabla), Paul Klemperer (sax), and guest Matt Gaskins (guitar).

Detailed information about the event:

• Advance purchase by check or online via Pay-Pal is recommended due to limited seats
• General adult ticket rate changes to $20 after May 15th
• Make check payable to Kala Darpan
  and Mail to - 8705 Glen Canyon Drive, Austin, TX 78681 Phone: 512-809-6179
• You can also hand over your payment in person to any of the KD team members
• Pay-Pal payments do not require you to have a Pay-Pal account
• Tickets purchased via Pay-Pal are charged $1 service fee (included in ticket price)

Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya

Session I

• Thursday, April 12, 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Master Class on Chhand

Indian rhythmic grooves – suitable for  instrumentalists, percussionists, & vocalists.   $25

Session II

• Friday, April 13, 8:00-10:30 p.m. – House Concert with Sangeet Millennium Ensemble

Experience the shimmering sounds of the 100-string hammered dulcimer of India, santoor, played by a master. Grammy nominee Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, just named Top Grade Artist on All-India Radio, will do his magic in the intimate setting of Dan Benkman’s Serena Studio. With Sangeet Millennium Ensemble.

COST: $15, $35 if you attend both sessions (Master Class on April 12 and House Concert April 13). Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP!

Info & RSVP: 512 263 2944, sangeetmil@yahoo.com

Internationally renowned Odissi dancer, choreographer, and Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya graces the Austin hill country with her delicately sensuous, deeply devotional art. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!

2:00-4:00 p.m. – Workshop on abhinaya, interpretive movement. Suitable for dancers, actors, yogis, and music and dance lovers of all levels and ages. Ms. Bhattacharya has taught this workshop across North America, the UK, and India.

4:00- 5:00 p.m. – Odissi dance performance with guest artists Sangeet Millennium Ensemble.

at Radha Madhav Dham, 400 Barsana Road, Austin 78737

www.radhamadhavdham.org   512 288 7180

$15-20 donation greatly appreciated.
Info & registration: 512 263 2944, sangeetmil@yahoo.com

Bestowed with the title Shree Kshetra Mahari (meaning Devadasi, or Sacred Temple Dancer–one of the highest honors in Odissi dance) in 2005 from the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Orissa, phenomenal danseuse-choreographer-guru Sanchita Bhattacharya is truly an ambassador of Odissi dance. Lauded for her utter devotion, compelling expression, sculptural gestures, and vigorous, precise footwork, she travels worldwide to represent and share this exquisite Indian Classical dance in prestigious culture forums.

She has presented this workshop at Duke University, University of Colorado, Antioch College, University of Alberta (Canada) ,University of  Minnesota, Brown University, and elsewhere.

www.sanchita.org

www.youtube.com/watch?v=or5e6r1mtSA

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADm5pe4VaNU

Esteemed friends of Amie & Sangeet Millennium,

Thanks to YOUR support, the Sangeet Millennium Ensemble was voted as one of the Top Ten World Music Bands in Austin last year. We would like to ask for your support to make it happen again this year. These Top Ten finishes help us get selected for showcases, gain funding support, and offer additional performances to YOU!

VOTING in the Austin Chronicle’s annual Music Poll is easy and will take only a couple of minutes. To vote, please visit austinchronicle.com/ musicpoll and select Sangeet Millennium under Best Performing Bands, especially in the World Music category.

In addition to Best Performing Band/World Music, here are some other categories where we would love to have your vote.

Under BEST IN AUSTIN:

• World Music Band –Sangeet Millennium
• Austin Band of the Year -  Sangeet Millennium
• Austin Musician of the Year – one of us: Amie Maciszewski, Paul Klemperer, Shiv Naimpally

Instrumental Band and Experimental Band are other potential spots to show your support for Amie & Sangeet Millennium.

Under BEST AUSTIN MUSICIANS

• String Player – Amie Maciszewski (sitar), also
• Miscellaneous Instrument – Amie Maciszewski (sitar – because it’s less common than other strings like guitar, violin, etc. )
• Percussion Player – Shiv Naimpally (tabla), Jakes Srinivasan (world percussion)
• Horn Player – Paul Klemperer (saxophones)
• None of the Above – Jakes Srinivasan (world music percussionist/dj)

Another suggestion for an experimental/jazz band/world music band is Paul Klemperer’s My Exotic Other (in which each of us takes turns gracing the stage from time to time, along with numerous other fine musicians).

Please remember that the deadline to submit your vote is Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, so go vote! Gratitude once again to everyone for your support, and thanks in advance for your vote!

Come and join us at one or both of these free, family-friendly shows:

Saturday, Jan. 14, 9:00-10:30 p.m. @ Monkey Nest, 5353 Burnet Rd.,  Austin TX 78756

• This will be our first show of the year and our first time at this cool organic coffee house.

Saturday, Jan 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m. @Tom’s Tabooley, 2928 Guadalupe, Austin

• This show will be on a particularly auspicious date: Saraswati Puja, the festival of the goddess of learning and the arts whom musicians, artists, and students honor.  The Snug listening room at Tom’s Tabooley is perfect for creative expression set to creative dining!

Stay tuned for more!

For more information, please visit www.saharalounge.com.

Don’t miss it!

Join us for a special concert and recital by three of Austin’s best performers and teachers. Paul Klemperer (www.pksax.com), Amie Maciszewski (www.sangeetmillennium.org), Sarah Jane Hargis (www.rockstarflutist.com,  www.etherealspectrum.com) and their students team up to present songs from three musical traditions: North Indian, Western classical, and jazz. The teachers will perform, and then feature their students to share a diverse mix of music that celebrates the human family. Hosted by Paul Klemperer.