Featuring Zakir Hussain, Niladri Kumar, Zubin Balaporia & Mohini Dey
UPAJ, which opened to a full house last year, is back to enthrall the audiences yet again with four dynamic artistes Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, prodigal Sitarist Niladri Kumar, skilled keyboardist Zubin Balaporia and the young, talented Bass player Mohini Dey.
UPAJ literally means “harvest”, while in Indian classical music it is a term used for the enthralling “improvisations” done by a skilled artiste during a performance. Here’s looking forward to a vibrant evening of melody and rhythm, conventional and spontaneous, serene and pulsating that resonates through inimitable renditions, enchanting listeners with soulfulness and joy.
“I am looking forward to a new sound altogether with an unique outlook and to portray something that people have never seen before.” – Mohini Dey
“I’m really looking forward to this concert. The “band” comprises of some amazing musicians and it is going to be an amazing experience for me.” – Zubin Balaporia
“It’s a great blessing to have been in the proximity of ‘The One’ Ustad Zakir Hussain. So much to learn so little time spent. ” – Niladri Kumar
“Performing for Upaj is an ever evolving all inclusive thought process that allows a spontaneous music conversation to blossom between the musicians on stage.”, says Zakir Hussain.
UPAJ is Co-presented by Life Insurance Corporation of India & Reliance Foundation and Co-sponsored by Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea. Radio Partner Radio One.
Show Details:
Day & Date: Wednesday, 10 January 2018
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Sri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Auditorium, Sion, Mumbai
Tickets: ₹ 2,360 | 1,770 | 1,180 | 590 | 413 | 250 available at www.bookmyshow.com
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