Guest Artist for Baisakhi 2011 by Pujari Atlanta
On the eve of Baisakhi on April 16, 2011, we have a special guest artist who has performed live in the past with leading Kolkata bands like “Chandrabindoo” & “Aabbulish”. His name is Arindam Mukherjee. He will be accompanied by another local artist, Jeff, (also from Mississippi) for his first ever performance in the Atlanta area.
This event (as advertised) is FREE of cost for all attendees and is being planned to start around 8.30 pm after dinner. So we encourage all Bengali Atlantans to come and enjoy this scintillating two-man band performance with us.
About Arindam
Arindam is a singer, songwriter, music composer, and arranger. He is a natural musician who has been performing since he was 4 years old. He is a musician extraordinaire, with a gritty feel and a sweet yet funky sound. Arindam has been enthralling the audience with a mixed bag of Bengali modern songs and folk songs which spans from Lalan Fakir’s baul composition to contemporary rock songs. Arindam was the keyboard player and singer for the leading Bengali band ‘Chandrabindoo’ for 6 years before moving to USA. As a member of ‘Chandrabindoo’, he has 3 albums to his credit – ‘Twaker Jatno Nin’, ‘Gadha’ and ‘Ar Jani Na’. Arindam had appeared on ZEE TV’s ‘TVS Sa Re Ga Ma’ Band Special show and also composed music for the leading Bengali Theatre Group “Ganakrishti”. He had formed & performed on another bengali band “Aabbulish” before moving to US. With over 13 years musical experience under his belt playing tabla for classical musicians, Arindam is well-versed in indian classical music as well. He is also the lead singer and keyboard player for the Houston based fusion band “Horizon”.
You can find out more about the artists at arindammukherjee.net and www.myspace.com/arindammusic. You can view a music video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KHdPyp3THY.
You can also view some Live performances at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N16eqpKY72E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeuVHKQ0afI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsiXLK9KT4s
Hope you see you at the event.
Regards,
Pujari 2011 EC Committee
Change of Durga Puja 2009 Events
Dear Pujari members, friends and well-wishers,
I know you all have been waiting and looking forward to the 3 days of Durga Puja ahead. Unfortunately, with great regret, I have to announce that due to some unknown reason Rupankar’s visa has been rejected by the US embassy. In fact, the visas of many other Kolkata performers have been rejected too. This is quite unforeseen, and unfortunate given how anxiously we were waiting to see Rupankar’s performance. Needless to say, we were highly disappointed as well. However, rest assured, we have scrambled and we have been able to put together some alternate shows that will be equally attractive. Instead of 3 external artists we will now have FOUR.
- FREE event: Friday, 25th Sept. 2009 – Alak Roychowdhury
- FREE event: Saturday, 26th Sept. 2009 – Santoneel
- FREE event: Sunday, 27th Sept. 2009 – Alamgir
AND
- Sunday, 4th October, 2009, we will host the inimitable “DEBOJIT SAHA“, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa challenge 2005 winner.
Debojit’s show will be open to all of Atlanta with all his popular Bollywood songs. However, registrants at Durga Puja will receive a special discount. So mark October 4th, 2009 on your calendars right now. Going by Debojit’s recent North American shows, this is surely going to be a BIG HIT.
We will shortly announce information about how to collect your tickets through www.pujari.org.
Warm Regards,
Nachiketa Nandy
President, http://www.Pujari.org
(On Behalf of Pujari 2009 Executive Committee)
Reminder: Durga Puja 2009 Events
Dear Friends,
Pujari will celebrate its 23rd Durga Puja on 25th, 26th and 27th September, 2009 followed by anjali, prasad, delicious food and wonderful cultural programs. Come join us in worshipping Maa Durga in a traditional Bengali way and enjoy three days of unlimited fun, rare authentic Bengali food & snacks, unparalleled cultural programs and the biggest of all, tons of “nirbhejal bangali adda”.
This year promises to be special with THREE noted guest artists of International fame – Alak Roychoudhury on 25th Sept. 2009; Rupankar with his Troupe on 26th Sept. 2009, and ‘Elvis of the East’ Alamgir will be with us on 27th Sept. 2009.
Besides that we will have kids’ productions, youth hour, pottery workshop, Live orchestra with local talented musicians, dancers & singers, and much more…
NOTE: Please collect your tickets for the evening with Rupankar; those are going fast.
Warm Regards,
Nachiketa Nandy
President, http://www.Pujari.org
(On Behalf of Pujari 2009 Executive Committee)
Tickets for Rupankar event
Friends,
Pujari will host Rupankar on Sept 26th, 2009 at Berkmar HS. Please collect your tickets at the first opportunity from Samaresh (4045189215) or Prabir (4042750930) or Nachiketa (7707517385). Tickets are priced at $15 per adult for members and $20 per adult for non-members.
Warm Regards,
Nachiketa Nandy
President, http://www.Pujari.org
(On Behalf of Pujari 2009 Executive Committee)
Reminder: Pujari Idol submissions
Folks,
Due to popular demand, the time to participate for PUJARI IDOL 2009 has been extended for another week (8/22/09) to get your form and audition sample songs in. Also, note that entry fee has been dropped. The updated form is attached, please see it for details. Send your entries ASAP.
Warm Regards,
Nachiketa Nandy
President, http://www.Pujari.org
(On Behalf of Pujari 2009 Executive Committee)
Pujari Idol 2009 – Registration form
Dear Friends,
In continuation of our earlier announcement on Durga Puja 2009 about Pujari Idol, please download the entry form for the event. Please contact Sudipto (sudipto.ghose@gmail.com) or Rahul (rahul_123@hotmail.com) for any questions.
Warm Regards,
Nachiketa Nandy
President, http://www.Pujari.org
(On Behalf of Pujari 2009 Executive Committee)
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