Bridging Hemispheres

Following the success of the December concert, we’ve been invited back to The Mint – this time on a Saturday! On his fourth tour in the US, sitarist Chirag Katti will be opening the concert as a soloist, as well as appearing with my band. Aside from his numerous credentials (see below), Chirag also happens to be my cousin and I’m very excited about our concert. I hope you can make it!

Manisha Shahane with guest sitarist Chirag Katti

Sat Apr 2 at THE MINT

***Doors Open at 7:00PM***

Concert at 7:30pm (appx 70-minute program)

The Mint, 6010 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035

Ph: 323.954.9400 for table reservations

Purchase tickets in advance at http://TheMintLA.com

Admission
All ages welcome.
$12 (or $10 with flyer)
Add $5 for under 21

The musical paths of two cousins converge

Mumbai-based Indian classical artist Chirag Katti is on his fourth tour in the US:
“There is little doubt that Katti has enormous talent-his playing is both studied and expansive, and he tackles difficult raags with panache. Also, his sitar skills bear the mark of years of practice.”
–Rave International Magazine

LA-based American songwriter Manisha Shahane offers a new release rooted in folk, jazz, & Indian traditions:
“A marvelous performer and her pristine vocals only prove that this sublime blending of sounds and tones is no accident…an adventure through cultures and countries that proves incredibly satisfying and energizing…Her ability to draw listeners in with various styles is remarkable and many will be mesmerized by her transitions…”
–Jordan Richardson, I Hear Sparks, BlogCritics

Chirag Katti is a Mumbai-based sitarist & composer who made his debut in the US in 2009. Chirag has been learning sitar for the last 18 years and has 4 albums to his credit. A third generation musician, his youthful exuberance and persona is well expressed through his music. He is a graded artist of All India Radio and a recipient of the prestigious ‘Surmani’ award, as well as a sitar scholarship awarded by the Ministry of Culture in New Delhi. At the age of 25, he has already appeared many times on TV and Radio in India. In 2010, he appeared with Boston Viva Musica Symphony Orchestra. In addition to giving concerts in India and the US, he has also performed Japan. He recently invented an electric sitar, which he hopes to bring on future tours. When Chirag is on tour in the States, he resides and teaches in Boston. Chirag kicked off his spring 2011 tour with a concert in Boston presented by MITHAS earlier this month. He will be presented by the Chhandayan Center in New York City at the end of March before his appearance in LA.