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February Fever

So first off, our apologies for the lack of posting on here for quite some time.  While we have not been here, we have definitely not been MIA (Missing in Action).  In fact, one of the reasons for the lack … Continue reading

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Steven Francis – Guitar

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoJegsUZpFw] With over 30 years of professional experience as a guitarist, Steven is the most senior member of the world fusion group Taan.  Playing in India and abroad, he plays everything from garba to jazz music. In addition to guitar, he … Continue reading

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Chirag Katti – Sitar, Sitrazz

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLgzBJorJRU]   A gifted artist, hailing from a musicians’ family, Chirag is an upcoming sitarist in Indian classical music. Chirag has been training in sitar for nearly 20 years under his father, Pandit Shashank Katti, who has played a major role … Continue reading

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Sahil Patel – Tabla Player, Multi-percussionist

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni0uVGX9TRE]   A child prodigy in percussion, Sahil Patel has been formally training in Indian classical music under Tabla Guru Pandit Divyang Vakil for over 12 years.  A born-performer, it is almost impossible not to smile and move with the … Continue reading

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Starting 2010 with a Memorable Performance

Set along a lake alit with floating candles, Rhythm Riders started the new year with a wonderful performance on a beautiful plot away from the city.  The audience came with high expectations of the performance, knowing only that they were … Continue reading

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