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2015-2016 season made possible in part with grant from the Community Arts PartnershipProgram (made possible with public funds from the City of Stamford, David Martin, Mayor) andcontributions from Pitney Bowes, Xerox Foundation, Krishnamurthy Tandon Foundation, NamaskaarFoundation, and Individuals. THANK YOU!

Namaskaar Foundation-World on Stage mission is to promote, preserve and raise greater awarenessfor the traditional performing arts and culture of India and around the world.

MITA NAG, sitar JOYDEEP GHOSH, sarod SUBHEN CHATTERJEE, tabla

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Sunday, Oct 25, 2015, 5pm

BROOKLYN RAGA MASSIVE CROSSOVER

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Friday, November 13, 2015, 8pm

Paco Pena & Flamenco Dancersb

Tuesday, November 17, 2015, 8pm

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Saturday, April 2, 2016, 7pm

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Sunday, April 3, 2016, 5pm

North Indian Classical Music

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Sunday, April 3, 2016, 5pm to 6:30 pmCole Auditorium at Greenwich Library 101 W. Putnam Ave, Greenwich

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Hindustani/North Indian Classical Music

fSaturday April 2, 2016, 7pm to 10 pmPalace Theatre, Stamford61 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT Tickets: www.palacestamford.orgBox office: 203.325.4466

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Paco PenaTHE LEGENDARY GUITARIST

Orchestra and Dancers Rahis Bharti, Artistic Director

BROOKLYN RAGA MASSIVE CROSSOVER

Arun Ramamurthy, Carnatic ViolinJay Gandhi, North Indian FluteSameer Gupta, Tabla & Drum set

Sharik Hasan, PianoMichael Gam, Bass

Pawan Benjamin, Saxophone

Presented by the Namaskaar Foundation inpartnership with ICC Greenwich

Sunday Oct 25, 2015 5pm to 6:30 pm Cole Auditorium, Greenwich Library101 Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT

General Admission $30 buy online www.palacestamford.org

INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC

and FUSION JAZZ

It is intense, passionate and wild with a constant threat of losingcontrol, barely held back by a strict rhythmic structure. It isFlamenco, the signature musical style of Spain. Paco Pena,Flamenco, showcases this mesmerizing musical genre whose historyis mysterious and debated, yet undeniably powerful and timeless.With a highly impressive record of playing venues throughout theworld and captivating international audiences, Paco Peña and hisdancers promise fiery displays, stunning precision and boundlesspassion again on our stage.

“If you only ever see flamenco once in your life, make it this!”-INDEPENDENT on SUNDAY, London

and Flamenco Dancers

"Mr. Pena is a virtuoso capable ofdazzling an audience beyond thefrets of mortal man. He combinesrapid fire flourishes with acolourist's sense of shading; thislistener cannot recall hearing anyguitarist with a more assuredmastery of his instrument" —The New York Times

Friday Nov 13, 2015 8pm to10pm Palace Theatre, Stamford61 Atlantic St. Stamford Tickets: 203.325.4466www.palacestamford.org

You are invited to explore the lush and exotic land that is India! The Bollywood MasalaOrchestra and Dancers of India present The Spirit of India, a new step toward a boldvision in Indian live music and dance being presented to the world for the first time.Rahis Bharti, one of India’s greatest musical figures, and the Bollywood MasalaOrchestra and Dancers will guide you on a lively musical journey from Rajasthan toMumbai.

The Bollywood Masala gives an authentic taste of the richness and excitement of Indianmusic. The lavish feast of Indian sights and sounds will leave you hungry for more!

Dhoom Taana, Royal Rajasthani Ghoomar, Nimbooda, and Bhavai are some of thehighlight of this evening that you do not want to miss!

Tuesday Nov 17, 2015 8pm to10pm Palace Theatre, Stamford61 Atlantic St. Stamford Tickets: 203.325.4466www.palacestamford.org

Directly from Rajasthan, India

BOLLYWOODMASALA