Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m., Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, Chamber Seating
$35, $30, $20; Five College, GCC and 17 & under $10
Contemporizing the ancient tradition of gypsy music and dance of India in a new and bold vision, the Spirit of India showcases the famed musician Rahis Bharti, and the Masala Orchestra and Dancers. Presenting a toe-tapping musical journey from the deserts of India to its urban cities, the performance spans the breadth of uniquely percussive rhythms and music of the tribal, bardic traditions to new Bollywood music.
Audience members are invited to participate in a Bollywood dance workshop in the FAC lobby at 12 p.m.
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Great group, great music and dancing and colorful costumes. My only complaint was the poor audio as I could not understand the talking .
Great afternoon, fantastic group with a splendid vocalist – incredibly gifted and such a pleasure to listen to. The lobby fest was fun – we came early for the Bollywood workshop it was nice and fun but a lot more informal than we expected – we are dancers and love to learn new moves!
I hate to sound a negative note, but while I was initially delighted by the new and energetic sounds and sights, I departed feeling disappointed. The orchestra was not as presented, seemed to be something of a skeleton crew composed only of drums and poorly miked horns; there seemed to be little variety in musical styles and in dance interpretations as well. I felt that the leaders were not without charm as ambassadors of bollywood, but that they could have shared so much more. Surprisingly, given the fact that I’m a steady subscriber and have experienced numerous concerts over the years and have been dazzled by the crispness of the sound, this time around I found it muddy and uneven.