Dear Music Lovers,

The Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM) in collaboration with
The India Center Initiative at the University of Minnesota is delighted
to
present a scintillating Sitar Recital by India's foremost Sitar Maestro,
Ustad
Shahid Parvez Khan. He will be accompanied by the extremely talented
Tabla
player Subhajyoti Guha - who at a young age has already created a niche
for
himself.

Definitely, a concert not to be missed!

Tickets are on sale now - save $5/ticket by purchasing in advance.

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The Indian Music Society of Minnesota and
The India Center Initiative at the University of Minnesota
proudly present:

a Sitar Recital

by Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan

accompanied by

Subhajyoti Guha on the Tabla

DATE: Sunday, September 14, 2008
TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Coffman Memorial Union Theater, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis (East Bank)

To purchase advance tickets, obtain directions to the venue, read
artist's bios, and more, please visit:
http://www.imsom.org/events/20080914.html
<http://www.imsom.org/events/20080914.html>

For more information, please call:
651-356-1224
or email: durgeshmanjure@...
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"Shahid Parvez makes the notes sing, giving them the colors of a vocal
performance." – Dr. Salman Ansari

"…one of the most important sitar players of his generation" –
Musicalnirvana.com

"To play with Shahidbhai I have to think a lot. I have to be on my toes
and
concentrate constantly. Playing with him is never a casual affair."
– Ustad
Zakir Hussain about accompanying Shahid Parvez Khan

"The world's greatest Sitar player – Shahid Parvez takes his
instrument to
unparalleled heights." – Teed Rockwell, India Currents

We look forward to seeing you on September 14th !

Warm Regards,

Durgesh Manjure
Public Relations Representative
Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM)
651-356-1224

About The India Center Initiative:

The University of Minnesota established an India Center Initiative in
2007, in
order to explore the promotion and development of relationships with
India and
South Asia. Funded, in part, by the Minnesota Legislature, the India
Center
initiative supports exchanges and collaborations with educational,
cultural, and
business partners throughout South Asia. The Center hopes to collaborate
with
public and private organizations in Minnesota to build relationships and
understanding between Minnesota and India and its geographic neighbors.
Visit:
http://www.international.umn.edu/india/index.php
<http://www.international.umn.edu/india/index.php>

Acknowledgment of support:

IMSOM's Fall 2008 Concert Series has been supported in part by funds
provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council's (MRAC) Arts
Activities
Support and Capital Grants, through an appropriation by the Minnesota
State
Legislature, the Honeywell "Dollars for Doers" Grant and IMSOM members.
The
India Center Initiative at the University of Minnesota is funded in part
by the
Minnesota State Legislature. This concert is co-sponsored by KFAI
"Fresh Air"
Radio (90.3 FM in Minneapolis/106.7 FM in St. Paul).

* * * IMSOM Celebrates 28 Years of Bringing the Best in Indian
Classical Music to MN! * * *


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