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Conversation with Jin Won, on the upcoming IAAC event, Erasing Borders Dance Festival

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An accomplished kathak dancer and tabla player of South Korean origin, Won spent over 15 years in India training in Indian classical percussion and dance under Pandit Divyang Vakil and Shrimati Shubha Desai, respectively.

While equally adept at traditional and contemporary presentations of kathak and tabla, Won’s latest endeavours are explorations of rhythm as a unifier across cultural expressions. Since moving to the United States in early 2010’s, Won has collaborated with Korean and Arabic traditional artists and incorporated a multitude of percussion instruments from around the world into her work.

Tune – in for sure, today, 22nd, September on our Show, Saat Samundar Paar, on MeraSangeet Gold – at 9:00 AM,1:00 PM,5:00 PM, and 9:00 PM – EST. You can also catch the interview on MeraSangeet East at 11:00 AM EST.

 

Conversation with Sruthi Mohan and Shivani Badgi on the upcoming IAAC event, Erasing Borders Dance Festival

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Sruthi Mohan is the Founder and Creative Director of Tat Tvam Asi, a boutique art organization in Austin, Texas, created specifically to curate and present works of internationally acclaimed Indian classical dancers touring the US.  An active and passionate community organizer, with more than a decade of organizational experience, she currently serves the Austin Hindu Temple in the dual capacities of Trustee and as Cultural Committee Chair. She has been instrumental in creating various cultural outreach initiatives that aim to showcase the spiritual beauty of Indian classical dance and other temple arts. 

Shivani Badgi is an Indian American dancer, teacher, and choreographer. She began her training at age five under Guru Padma Khanna, senior disciple of Nataraj Gopi Krishnaji, in Kathak, Lavani, and Bollywood. She learned Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary at Joffrey Ballet School, Mason Gross School of Arts, and Broadway Dance Center during her college years. Her career continued with performances at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Consulate General of India, United Nations, Theater for the New City, Longwood Gardens, and soon at Florida’s Disney World. She is now the Artistic Director/Founder of The Gurukul Performing Arts in NJ and NYC.

On the show, we have with us Sruthi Mohan, who is also senior curator at the festival and we have Shivani Badgi, who is performing at the festival. Tune – in for sure, this Thursday, 21st September on our Show, Saat Samundar Paar, on MeraSangeet Gold – at 9:00 AM,1:00 PM,5:00 PM, and 9:00 PM – EST. You can also catch the interview on MeraSangeet East at 11:00 AM EST.

From our Archives – Maryam Abolfazli, strategy consultant for social impact leaders and organizations – on her time in Afghanistan

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Maryam Abolfazli is a storyteller, coach and strategy consultant for social impact leaders and organizations. For twenty years, she built her career as an international economic and political development professional, working in Eurasia and the Middle East, to assist in improving the political and economic realities of marginalized communities there.

Maryam leveraged technology and designed an online training methodology that is still being used today in Afghanistan, Iran and more. All the while, she wrote and documented her travels and observations in publications such as the Huffington Post, Guernica, and The Guardian.

Today, Maryam is a Subject Matter Expert and Sr Trainer on a technology product utilized to measure the impact of programs around the world. Her writing today focuses on the topic of equitable development in her hometown of Nashville, TN. She often sneaks away to tell stories on stage for the MOTH Story Slam in Nashville, TN and Story District in Washington DC.

We talk to Maryam about the time she spent in Afghanistan – this was when the country had just started to build itself – Catch the conversation, recorded some years back, today, 4th September, on our Hindi Radio Show, From our Archives, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST

In conversation with internationally renowned musician, composer, music educator and scholar, Kanniks Kannikeswaran

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Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran is an internationally renowned musician, composer, music educator and scholar who has consistently employed his knowledge, understanding in music to create works of art that build bridges across diverse communities and cultures. Centered on issues of relevance to humanity, Kanniks’ creations are grounded in history and spirituality and they integrate multi-dimensional story telling with movement, visuals, chants and ensemble music based on Indian ragas, in an overarching vision of no-otherness.

Today on the show, we talk about his film, Colonial Interlude – being showcased at the Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati 2023 https://www.iffcincy.com/ Do tune in for sure, on our Show, Saat Samundar Paar, on MeraSangeet Gold – at 9:00 AM,1:00 PM,5:00 PM, and 9:00 PM – EST. You can also catch the interview on MeraSangeet East at 11:00 AM EST – on 20th August. 

In conversation with filmmaker, Bill McAdams, Jr

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Bill McAdams, Jr. brings over 25 years of acting, directing, writing, and producing experience to the Entertainment Industry.

His career began as a stand-in for Matt Damon on The Rainmaker. He continued working with Matt Damon as his personal photo double for such films as the Academy Award winning, Good Will Hunting, Rounders and Dogma. Bill has directed many award-winning PSA’s and feature films, enjoying his creative path of storytelling.

On the show, we talk about his film, Bully High, being screened at the Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati https://www.iffcincy.com/. Do tune in for sure, on our Show, Saat Samundar Paar, on MeraSangeet Gold – at 9:00 AM,1:00 PM,5:00 PM, and 9:00 PM – EST. You can also catch the interview on MeraSangeet East at 11:00 AM EST – on 17th August.

Tanwi Mookherjee Prigge, President, India Association of Minnesota, talks to us

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Tanwi Mookherjee Prigge serves as the President of, the India Association of Minnesota. She started volunteering at a young age for Mother Teresa and Ram Krishna Mission.

A resident of Minnesota for the last 18 years and an IT professional, Tanwi believes in service to others through her profession and volunteer work.

Tanwi enjoys working with children and women in various communities, through her volunteer work, drama/theater/music, and encourages folks to step out of their comfort zone and have fun. She is excited about working with the Indian community and the community at large.

Today, we talk to Tanwi about the India Day Celebrations being organized by the India Association of Minnesota. There are many activities to be a part of – Learn more about these — For details, do tune in for sure today, 12th August, on our Show, Saat Samundar Paar, on MeraSangeet Gold – at 9:00 AM,1:00 PM,5:00 PM, and 9:00 PM – EST. You can also catch the interview on MeraSangeet East at 11:00 AM EST.

In Conversation with George Abraham, the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Vice Chair

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George Abraham, the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Vice Chair, co-founded the Congress organization in America over a quarter of a century ago. He started his association with the Congress Party during his school days.

George  worked in ‘All Kerala Balajana Sakhyam’ (a youth organization) and became the state treasurer.Later he worked in the Kerala Students Union (KSU) before moving to the U.S.

George Abraham retired as a Chief Technology Officer at the United Nations. It was indeed a delight to host him on our show.

In today’s show, we talk to George about the celebrations towards India’s Independence Day – about IOC’s participation in various locations in the United States.

So incase you missed it earlier, Do listen – into the rebroadcast for sure, today, 12th August, on our Hindi Radio Show, From our Archives, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST

In conversation with the very popular Indian folk singer, Malini Awasthi

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Padma Shri Malini Awasthi is an Indian folk singer. She sings in Bhojpuri, Awadhi, and Hindi, she also presents Thumri and Kajri. The Government of India awarded her the civilian honor of the Padma Shri in 2016. She is known for her contribution to Bhojpuri music.

Malini Awasthi is a regular performer at the popular classical music festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau. She has a high pitch voice and is popular for the vendition of thumri, Thaare Raho Baanke Shyam. She participated in Imagine’s Junoon and has lent her beautiful voice to many films as well.

On the show today, we go back with Malini Awasthi on her journey – we also talk about her much-awaited performance at the Festival of Indian Music 2023, presented by the Indo-American Arts Council https://iaac.us/festival-of-indian-music-2023/– this and much more.

Do tune – in for sure, today, 8th August, on our Show, Saat Samundar Paar, on MeraSangeet Gold – at 9:00 AM,1:00 PM,5:00 PM, and 9:00 PM – EST. You can also catch the interview on MeraSangeet East at 11:00 AM EST.

 

From our Archives – Conversation with the popular Indian singer, Mohit Chauhan, on our Hindi Radio Show

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Mohit Chauhan is an Indian playback singer, known for his work in Hindi films. He was a part of the Silk Route band. He has received two Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer and three Zee Cine Award For Best Male Playback Singer awards. He has recorded several songs for films and albums in many different languages and is one of the most prominent Indipop singers.

In 2011, he was featured in the third episode of The Dewarists for his song “Maaya”. He was also featured on MTV Unplugged in the same year. In 2017, he made his Gujarati language debut with the song “Jaag Re Banda” from the movie Last Chance. His first ever Himachali songs were “Puchhe Amma” and “Deva Mere” from the film Saanjh.

Mohit is an active participant in the not-for-profit public limited companies National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), which encourages young people to follow beneficial vocational training initiatives. Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohit_Chauhan

Do listen – into the rebroadcast of this wonderful conversation recorded many years back, for sure, today, 8th August, on our Hindi Radio Show, From our Archives, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST

Vaishali Gade, President – IAGB, talks to us about India’s Independence Day Celebrations – 2023

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India Association of Greater Boston is an Indian-American community organization dedicated to civic, community, social and cultural causes.

Vaishali Gade, President of IAGB, joined the organisation in 2017 and talks to us about the various events towards India’s Independence Day Celebrations 2023.

For more information, listen in to this conversation with Vaishali,  for sure, today, 3rd August, on our Show, Saat Samundar Paar, on MeraSangeet Gold – at 9:00 AM,1:00 PM,5:00 PM, and 9:00 PM – EST. You can also catch the interview on MeraSangeet East at 11:00 AM EST. For more information, about the events, do visit ttps://iagb.org/

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