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SUMMARY:Wyetta to Open 2025 Oregon Country Fair's Altared Space each day @11:00 AM
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nWyetta Playing Bilaskhani Todi at the 2024 Burning Man Temple\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSacred Ragas with Wyetta BontempoOn Sarode\nFriday\, Saturday\, and Sunday July 11-13\, 2025 11:00 AM – Noon each dayAltared Space: Oregon Country Fair (OR-126\, Veneta\, Oregon\, USA)\n\nSHRII is honored to present sacred ragas on sarod featuring Bend multi-instrumentalist Wyetta Bontempo. Wyetta will provide an auditory smudge of Oregon Country Fair’s Altared Space each day as the Fair opens. Participants are invited to enjoy the sweet sounds of the sarod while interacting with this hallowed ground. Bring a pillow or blanket to sit on.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/wyetta-to-open-oregon-country-fairs-altared-space-each-day-1100-am-2/
LOCATION:Oregon Country Fair (Altared Space)\, OR-126\, Veneta\, OR\, 97487\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Morning Ragas by the Pond Sunday June 8\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Morning Ragas by the Pond\nFeaturing Wyetta Bontempo On Surshringar\nSunday June 8\, 2025 10:00 AM 2615 NE Community LnBend\, Oregon\nYou are cordially invited to join the Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII) for morning ragas by the pond presented by Wyetta Bontempo. Wyetta will offer traditional morning Hindustani (North Indian) Classical Music on a very rare instrument called the Surshringar. Trained in Dhrupad instrumental music\, she is one of only a handful of musicians in the world that plays this instrument. \nParticipants are encouraged to think of this as part meditation\, part ceremony\, and part concert. Please bring a pillow\, yoga mat or blanket to sit or lay upon. Chairs will be provided for participants that require them. \nNote that parking is very limited\, so please carpool and park on Daggett Ln or Jackson Ave. The concert is offered by donation. \nWe look forward to seeing you.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/morning-ragas-by-the-pond-sunday-june-8-2025/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Evening Ragas on Surshringar Sunday April 27\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hindustani (North Indian) Evening Ragas\nFeaturing Wyetta Bontempo On Surshringar\nSunday April 27\, 2025 7:00 – 8:00 PM\n Higher Ground Community House\nBend\, Oregon\nYou are cordially invited to join the Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII) for evening ragas presented by Wyetta Bontempo. Wyetta will offer some traditional evening Hindustani (North Indian) Classical Music on a very rare instrument called the Surshringar. Trained in Dhrupad instrumental music\, she is one of only a handful of musicians in the world that plays this instrument.\n\nThe concert will take place at the Higher Ground Community House located at 2558 NE Daggett Ln\, Bend\, OR. Note that parking is very limited\, so please carpool and park on Daggett ln or Jackson Ave.\n\nParticipants are encouraged to bring pillows or blankets and sit on the floor. Chairs will be provided for participants that require them.\n\nThe concert is offered by donation.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/1129/
LOCATION:Higher Ground Community House\, 2558 NE Daggett Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Wyetta to Perform at Monday Night Restore - Mar 31\, 2025
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URL:https://surshringar.com/event/wyetta-to-perform-at-monday-night-restore-mar-31-2025/
LOCATION:Cam Larson’s Place Bend\, OR\, Bend\, Oregon\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Ceremony to Honor the Transgender Day of Remembrance\nFeaturing Wyetta Bontempo On Sarode\nWednesday November 20\, 2024 7:00 – 8:00 PM\n Hanai Center\nBend\, Oregon\nThe Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. This event will be an opportunity to honor this day\, become aware of those transgender individuals that have passed in the last year\, and mourning their passing through the experience of listening to Wyetta render North Indian Classical ragas meant for grieving and mourning. Participants will be seated on the floor. Backjacks and pillows will be available. You are invited to bring a pillow to sit upon for your comfort. \n 
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:Higher Ground Community House\, 2558 NE Daggett Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Wyetta Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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SUMMARY:Wyetta to play for Monday Night Restore - Sept 16\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Ragas with Wyetta Bontempo\nOn Sarode\nMonday September 16\, 2024 6:30 PM – Dusk\n (Bend\, Oregon\, USA)\n\nHost Cameron Larson writes \n“Well now\, gather ‘round\, friends\, ‘cause this Monday\, September 16th\, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM\, we’re settin’ out on a soulful journey for our Monday Restore. We’re blessed to have the one and only Wyetta Bontempo joinin’ us—one of just a handful of folks who can speak the sacred language of the sarode. That’s a sound so rare\, it’s like hearin’ the wind whisper ancient truths. \nWyetta’ll share her story and the wisdom of her craft\, and then we’ll all get comfortable as she lets the music flow\, speakin’ to the spirit in a way words never could. After we’ve soaked in the beauty of her song\, we’ll turn to the stars for a silent disco\, vibin’ with the full set of Rufus during Sol’s epic performance at Burning Man\, right from the Mayan Warrior art car. \nAnd when our souls are filled\, you can warm your body in the sauna\, take a cleansing dip in the cold plunge\, or let the cedar hot tub wrap you up like a gentle embrace. Spaces are limited\, and it’s just $15 to join this journey. To claim your spot\, send $15 via Venmo and write “Wyetta” in the notes. \nCome\, be part of the circle\, and let’s ride this sacred trail together.” \nBe sure to bring a yoga mat or pillow to sit upon.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/wyetta-to-play-for-monday-night-restore-9-16/
LOCATION:Azores\, Ilha do Pico
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Wyetta to Open Oregon Country Fair's Altared Space each day @11:00 AM
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Ragas with Wyetta Bontempo\nOn Sarode\nFriday\, Saturday\, and Sunday July 12-14\, 2024 11:00 AM – Noon each day\nAltared Space: Oregon Country Fair (OR-126\, Veneta\, Oregon\, USA)\n\n\nSHRII is honored to present sacred ragas on sarod featuring Bend multi-instrumentalist Wyetta Bontempo. Be sure to bring a pillow or blanket to sit on. 
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/wyetta-to-open-oregon-country-fairs-altared-space-each-day-1100-am/
LOCATION:Oregon Country Fair (Altared Space)\, OR-126\, Veneta\, OR\, 97487\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T100000
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SUMMARY:Morning Ragas on the Patio
DESCRIPTION:Morning Ragas by the Pond with Wyetta Bontempo\nOn Surshringar\nSunday June 9\, 2024 10:00 AM\nWyetta’s Patio 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, Oregon\, USA\n\nCost: FREE \n\n\nSHRII is pleased to present morning ragas on surshringar featuring Bend multi-instrumentalist Wyetta Bontempo. Considering that there are less than 20 surshringar players worldwide\, this is a very rare opportunity to see a surshringar\, let alone experience a surshringar performance. Be sure to bring a pillow or blanket to sit on. PLEASE PARK ON DAGGETT LN or JACKSON AVE.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/morning-ragas-on-the-patio/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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CREATED:20240406T134613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T135754Z
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SUMMARY:Springs Ragas with Wyetta on Surshringar
DESCRIPTION:Spring Ragas with Wyetta Bontempo\nOn Surshringar\nSunday April 7\, 2024 7:00 PM\nHigher Ground Community House\, Bend\, Oregon\, USA\n\nCost: FREE\n2558 NE Daggett Ln\nBend\, OR 97701 \n\n\nSHRII is pleased to present morning ragas on surshringar featuring Bend multi-instrumentalist Wyetta Bontempo. Considering that there are less than 20 surshringar players worldwide\, this is a very rare opportunity to see a surshringar\, let alone experience a surshringar performance. Be sure to bring a pillow or blanket to sit on. PLEASE PARK ON DAGGETT LN or JACKSON AVE.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/springs-ragas-with-wyetta-on-surshringar/
LOCATION:Higher Ground Community House\, 2558 NE Daggett Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240209T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240209T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T005629Z
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SUMMARY:Wyetta Bontempo on Sarod for Portland's Winter Light Festival
DESCRIPTION:The soulful sounds of Indian ragas to welcome light into the winter night\nOn Sarod\nFriday February 9\, 2024 9:15 PM\nWorld Trade Center\n121 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97204 USA\n\nCost: FREE \n\n\nThe sarod is a 25 stringed instrument\, used in the Hindustani “raga” music of Northern India. It is among the most popular and prominent instruments in India. The sarod is known for a deep\, rich\, introspective sound\, with sympathetic strings that give it a resonant\, reverberant quality\, in contrast to the sweet\, overtone-rich texture of the sitar. \n\nThis performance lands on new moon\, a time when the light of the moon is absent. Wyetta will invite the light of the moon to return by playing some of the more popular evening ragas which have a relationship with this celestial body and light itself.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/wyetta-bontempo-on-sarod-for-portlands-winter-light-festival/
LOCATION:World Trade Center – Portland\, OR\, 121 SW Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230813T110000
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SUMMARY:Morning Ragas with Wyetta Bontempo on Surshringar
DESCRIPTION:Morning Ragas with Wyetta Bontempo\nOn Surshringar\nSunday Aug 13\, 2023 10:00 AM\nWyetta’s Patio\, Bend\, Oregon\, USA\n\nCost: FREE\n2615 NE Community Ln\nBend\, OR 97701 \n\n\nSHRII is pleased to present morning ragas on surshringar featuring Bend multi-instrumentalist Wyetta Bontempo. Considering that there are less than 20 surshringar players worldwide\, this is a very rare opportunity to see a surshringar\, let alone experience a surshringar performance. This performance will take place on Wyetta’s stone patio adjacent to the pond located in the center of the Higher Ground Community. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket to sit on. PLEASE PARK ON DAGGETT LN or JACKSON AVE.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/morning-ragas-with-wyetta-bontempo-on-surshringar/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T110000
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SUMMARY:Morning Ragas with Wyetta Bontempo On Sarod
DESCRIPTION:Morning Ragas with Wyetta Bontempo\nOn Sarod\nSunday Aug 6\, 2023 10:00 AM\nDrake Park\, Bend\, Oregon\, USA\n\nCost: FREE \nPlease join us for the soothing vibrations of Indian Classical Music along the banks of the Deschutes River. Inspired by “Beautiful Music in the Park”\, a not-for-profit organization founded by Ashland’s Daniel Sperry in 2023\, Wyetta intends to invite the soulful sounds of morning ragas to enrich the experience of those enjoying the Park. 
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/morning-ragas-with-wyetta-bontempo-on-sarod/
LOCATION:Drake Park\, 777 NW Riverside Blvd\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190307T190000
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SUMMARY:Somjit Dasgupta Concert (Surshringar)
DESCRIPTION:SHRII is pleased to present a surshringar concert featuring Kolkata multi-instrumentalist Somjit Dasgupta. Considering that there are less than 20 surshringar players worldwide\, this is a very rare opportunity to see a surshringar\, let alone experience a surshringar performance. The event will take place outdoors in a lush floral garden featuring waterfalls with Mt Hood and Mt St Helens as a natural backdrop. \nThe cost is by donation. ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE RESTORATION OF OVER 200 PRICELESS HISTORIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS \nAbout the Performer\nSomjit Dasgupta is one of the leading performers of sarod\, rabab\, sur-rabab\, mohan veena and surshringar\, the playing techniques of which he learned from his late mentor Pandit Radhika Mohan Maitra\, the second most recorded artist by All India Radio and one of the foremost musicians of our times. Somjit has performed around the world and at many Indian Classical Music festivals. \nUnlike the majority of professional musicians\, particularly instrumentalists\, Somjit Dasgupta does not come from a family of professional musicians. As a child\, he was fascinated by a large collection of musical instruments that his grandfather\, a gentleman of leisure and taste\, kept at his estate in what was once called East Bengal\, then East Pakistan\, and now known as Bangladesh. As a young man\, Somjit’s family moved to Kolkata. At the age of 10\, his father began teaching him to play the sitar. After a few years of instruction\, he attended a sarod performance provided by Radhika Mohan Maitra which lasted six hours. He was so moved by the performance that he decided to take up the sarod as his instrument and set out to obtain instruction from ‘Radhu Babu’ as most people called Radhika Mohan Maitra. However\, given Radhu Babu’s stature as both a musician and Zamindar\, he was highly inaccessible to the public. \nRadhika Mohan Maitra lived close to the Jadavpur University Campus in Kolkata in a sprawling bungalow becoming of a rich zamindar (big land owner) while he had also rented another house nearby for his disciples and guests. This is where the young Somjit\, aged thirteen\, visited Radhu Babu and pleaded to be taken as a disciple. To his surprise\, Radhu Babu readily agreed. After consulting the Panchang\, the Indian astrological calendar\, he asked Somjit to return in 20 days with a sarod. Somjit was exceptionally fortunate that he was able to learn directly from Radhu Babu for the usual course was to begin under the tutelage of a senior disciple. Rather\, for Somjit\, from the day he began training\, he stayed at the house of Radhu Babu. He lived with Radhika Mohan Maitra for eight years till Radhu Babu passed away on October 15th\, 1981. \nSomjit Dasgupta has developed a style of playing the surshringar\, rabab\, and sarod that is a genuine reflection of his teacher Radhika Mohan Maitra. His tonal movements are extremely fluid and incorporate heavy use of the drone strings\, which are nicely suited for the surshringar. It is uncommon for him to promote tension producing intervals or dark tones. Rather\, he commonly evokes a peaceful meditation that slows the mind and opens the heart. \nSomjit is the keeper of over 200 historic musical instruments\, which include many of Radhika Mohan Maitra’s instruments. The collection includes 3 different styles of surshringars one of which was owned and played by Wazir Khan\, two sitars which were presented by the Dhaka nawab to Radhu Babu\, several instruments invented by Radhu Babu such as the Dilbahar and the Mohan Veena\, and a number of veenas. Somjit has begun restoring these instruments and intends to create a living heritage in which students can learn about the instruments\, the musicians who played them\, and the dhrupad music to which they were intended.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/somjit-dasgupta-surshringar/
LOCATION:Benson-Chaney Estate\, 7654 N Crawford St\, Portland\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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SUMMARY:Indian Classical Music Appreciation Listening Session #008 "Alochona Chakra" with Somjit Dasgupta
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an afternoon of Indian Classical Music and Camaraderie. In honor of Mahashivaratri (which occurs on Monday March 4th)\, we’ll be doing a deep dive into ragas (Gunkali\, Bhairav\, Bhairavi\, etc.) and instruments (rudra veena) that somehow relate to Lord Shiva.  \nAs with each of these listening sessions\, participants will listen to performances or recordings made by some of the most well known Hindustani musicians in the world. All recordings will be played through a high quality sound system. In addition\, stories and information will be shared about the performers\, the ragas\, the instruments\, Hindustani music theory\, and the festivals\, venues\, and recording studios in which these performances occurred. \nIf you’ve got a recording that you’d like to share\, that’s awesome! Please contact the facilitator ahead of time to ensure that you will have the time and space to play your offering. And\, if you don’t have any music to share\, that’s OK too. All we ask is that you come with an open mind and an interest in learning and experiencing the music. \nIn May 2018\, The Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII) held an Indian Classical Music Appreciation Listening Session that Somjit Dasgupta attended. During the session\, Somjit remarked that the session resembled an “Alochona Chakra”.  Alochona Chakra is a Bangla/Sanskrit phrase which loosely translates as a discussion circle. According to Somjit\, Alochona Chakras dedicated to Indian Classical Music used to be common in Kolkata. We’re honored to keep this tradition alive through our gathering.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/indian-classical-music-appreciation-listening-session-008-alochona-chakra-circle-with-somjit-dasgupta/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180526T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180526T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T022748Z
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SUMMARY:Christopher Ris on 100 yr old Sarod with Benjy Wertheimer on Tabla
DESCRIPTION:SHRII is pleased to present Christopher Ris (sarod) and Benjy Wertheimer (tabla) on Saturday May 26\, 2018 at 7:00 PM. This will be the premier US performance of an early 20th century sarod made by the late Gopal Sharma or his father-in-law Gobardhan Sharma. The Sharmas used to make Sarods for the Royal courts around Eastern and Northern India and were clearly the premier sarod makers until Hemen began larger volume production of the instrument in the 1960s. \nChristopher Ris (ChrisRis.com) began his study of sarod and vocal music in 1971 under Maestro Ali Akbar Khan. He has since performed as a soloist\, with Khansahib’s orchestra\, The New Maihar Band\, has composed music for 3 films on life in India and an episode of the television series Young Indiana Jones. He has collaborated with flamenco dancer Rosa Montoya and flamenco guitarist Guillermo Rios\, as well as the principal oudist of the National Orchestra of Turkey\, Necati Celik. In 1974\, he began a long-lived relationship with the renowned kathak dancer Chitresh Das. In 1981\, he became Mr. Das’ primary musical accompanist and composer in residence for both his personal performances and his Chhandam Dance Company. Together they dramatically changed the style of kathak accompaniment\, bringing the instrumentalist into the simultaneous improvisations with the dancer that were formerly the province of the tabla drummer alone. He has also collaborated and performed extensively with his wife\, kathak dancer Marni Ris. \nChristopher’s sarod\, named “Dadu” (meaning grandfather)\, is a fine specimen of one that was constructed in the style of Keramatullah Khan. Christopher purchased the sarod from an Indian musician and physicist living in Sweden and has spent countless hours meticulously restoring this instrument. From Jon Barlow in Adrian McNeil’s\, “The fish-shaped peg-box is modeled on the emblem of the Avadhi state\, a fish. Those bottle shaped plates (of the fingerboard) seem only to be found on instruments connected with Keramatullah. Screws on the top surface at the edge. The playing string/chikari pattern is the same as most old sarodes and 13 taraffs (strings) was quite common. The neck looks comfy to play. Tun was the wood of choice in the deep north as it grows along the terai\, but this was probably made in Calcutta. Keramatullah was also in Lucknow and Allahahbad before going to Kolkata after his brother Asadullah Kakubh Khan died in 1915.” \n \nBenjy Wertheimer (shantalamusic.com/benjy) is an award-winning musician\, composer\, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist equally accomplished on tabla\, congas\, percussion\, esraj\, guitar\, and keyboards\, Benjy Wertheimer has performed and recorded with such artists as Krishna Das\, Deva Premal and Miten\, Jai Uttal\, Walter Becker of Steely Dan\, virtuoso guitarist Michael Mandrell\, tabla master Zakir Hussain\, and renowned bamboo flute master G. S. Sachdev. He has also opened for such well-known artists as Carlos Santana\, Paul Winter\, and Narada Michael Walden. Benjy is a founding member of the internationally acclaimed world fusion ensemble Ancient Future. Along with the Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart\, he was a contributing composer and member of the Zakir Hussain Rhythm Experience. \nHe began his musical studies at age five\, starting with piano and later violin\, flamenco guitar\, and Afro-Cuban percussion. Benjy has been a student of Indian classical music for over 40 years\, sitting with some of the greatest masters of that tradition\, including Alla Rakha\, Zakir Hussain\, Ali Akbar Khan and Z. M. Dagar. Trained in audio engineering at San Francisco State University\, Benjy is also very much in demand as a producer\, engineer and studio session musician. For over five years\, Benjy scored music for the internationally syndicated NBC series Santa Barbara\, and his CD Circle of Fire went to #1 on the international New Age radio charts in 2002. Making his home in Portland\, Oregon\, he now tours internationally with his wife Heather in the kirtan group Shantala. \n7654 N Crawford St\nPortland\, OR 97203 \nCost: $20 in advance: $25 at the door.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/889/
LOCATION:Benson-Chaney Estate\, 7654 N Crawford St\, Portland\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180517T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20180501T155221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T160301Z
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SUMMARY:Somjit Dasgupta on Surshringar with guests Wyetta Bontempo and Naike Swai: Thursday May 17th 7:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:SHRII is pleased to announce that Somjit Dasgupta will be providing a surshringar concert on Thursday May 17th\, 2018 at 7:00 PM. A student of Pandit Radhika Mohan Maitra and the keeper of over 200 historic and rare instruments\, Somjit is one of the few remaining surshringar players in the world trained by one of the legends of pre-independence India. Somjit is the keeper of many surshringar and sarod compositions of the Shahjahanpur Bangla lineage. Check out a sample of his SHRII performance from 2017 in Portland. \nSomjit will be joined by Wyetta Bontempo (surshringar) and Naike Swai (bansuri). The two will perform Jugalbandi style\, a style popularized by Ali Akbar Khan and Ravi Shankar beginning in the 1940s. The word Jugalbandi means “entwined twins” and is a form of a duet where the performers explore a raga through an interplay of the two instruments. \nNaike will play on the bansuri\, an Indian bamboo flute\, one of the later instruments to join the Indian Classical Music repertoire. It is also known as the Krishna flute\, which the blue God plays to stir love\, harmony and peace in the heart of nature\, animals and humans. Wyetta and Somjit will play the surshringar. The surshringar is often considered a bass sarod although its sound and playing style are dramatically different. To the best of our knowledge\, there are less than 20 active surshringar players in the world so this is a rare opportunity to hear this beautiful instrument. \n \nWyetta began the study of Indian Classical Music in 2011 at the Ali Akbar College of Music. In 2013\, Wyetta began studying Dagarvani Dhrupad surshringar with Jody Stecher\, the only surshringar student of the late Ustad Z.M. Dagar. Wyetta has played sarod for many collaborative projects. This will be the first time that Wyetta has performed Indian Classical Music and the first time on Surshringar.  \nNaike began the study of the Bansuri with Pandit Harsh Wardhan in New Delhi 11 years ago. She has since been performing in solo and collaborative projects across the US. Originally from Tanzania\, Naike came to the US to deepen her knowledge of the healing arts. Naike practices acupuncture\,herbal medicine and vibration medicine in Portland and believes that sound powerfully integrates and shapes our lives. \nThe concert will take place at the former Benson-Chaney Estate located at 7654 N Crawford Ave in Portland\, OR. This is the first time that a musical event has been performed at this site. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this historic estate and experience its special acoustics.  \nThis is a donation based event. All proceeds will benefit the restoration of over 200 historic and rare instruments in India.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/somjit-dasgupta-on-surshringar-with-guests-wyetta-bontempo-and-naike-swai-thursday-may-17th-700-pm/
LOCATION:Benson-Chaney Estate\, 7654 N Crawford St\, Portland\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20180108T135947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T140133Z
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SUMMARY:Indian Classical Music Appreciation Listening Session #007 Music Festivals of India
DESCRIPTION:Winter time in the US is music festival time in India! Festival season provides the listener with a chance to hear the best Indian Classical Musicians of today perform in front of knowledgeable and excited audiences. Some of these festivals run for 2 weeks while others feature performances that last until 6:00 AM. Fortunately for those of us located halfway around the globe\, there are recordings of some of these exquisite performances. \nShall we share in some of this excitement? \nThis session will feature performances from the Tansen Samaroh in Gwalior\, the Swara Samrat Festival in Kolkata\, Saptak in Ahmedebad and last year’s performances from the Dover Lane Music Conference in Kolkata. \nAs with each of these listening sessions\, participants will listen to performances or recordings made by some of the most well known Hindustani musicians in the world. All recordings will be played through a high quality sound system. In addition\, stories and information will be shared about the performers\, the ragas\, the instruments\, Hindustani music theory\, and the festivals\, venues\, and recording studios in which these performances occurred. \nIf you’ve got a recording that you’d like to share\, that’s awesome! Please contact the facilitator ahead of time to ensure that you will have the time and space to play your offering.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/indian-classical-music-appreciation-listening-session-007-music-festivals-of-india/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170629T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170629T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20170605T154311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T155905Z
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SUMMARY:Somjit Dasgupta to give rare Surshringar concert
DESCRIPTION:Surshringar.com is pleased to present a surshringar concert featuring Kolkata multi-instrumentalist Somjit Dasgupta. Considering that there are less than 20 surshringar players worldwide\, this is a very rare opportunity to see a surshringar\, let alone experience a surshringar performance. The event will take place outdoors in a lush floral garden featuring waterfalls with Mt Hood and Mt St Helens as a natural backdrop. \nThe cost is by donation. ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE RESTORATION OF OVER 200 PRICELESS HISTORIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS \nAbout the Performer\nSomjit Dasgupta is one of the leading performers of sarod\, rabab\, sur-rabab\, mohan veena and surshringar\, the playing techniques of which he learned from his late mentor Pandit Radhika Mohan Maitra\, the second most recorded artist by All India Radio and one of the foremost musicians of our times. Somjit has performed around the world and at many Indian Classical Music festivals. \nUnlike the majority of professional musicians\, particularly instrumentalists\, Somjit Dasgupta does not come from a family of professional musicians. As a child\, he was fascinated by a large collection of musical instruments that his grandfather\, a gentleman of leisure and taste\, kept at his estate in what was once called East Bengal\, then East Pakistan\, and now known as Bangladesh. As a young man\, Somjit’s family moved to Kolkata. At the age of 10\, his father began teaching him to play the sitar. After a few years of instruction\, he attended a sarod performance provided by Radhika Mohan Maitra which lasted six hours. He was so moved by the performance that he decided to take up the sarod as his instrument and set out to obtain instruction from ‘Radhu Babu’ as most people called Radhika Mohan Maitra. However\, given Radhu Babu’s stature as both a musician and Zamindar\, he was highly inaccessible to the public. \nRadhika Mohan Maitra lived close to the Jadavpur University Campus in Kolkata in a sprawling bungalow becoming of a rich zamindar (big land owner) while he had also rented another house nearby for his disciples and guests. This is where the young Somjit\, aged thirteen\, visited Radhu Babu and pleaded to be taken as a disciple. To his surprise\, Radhu Babu readily agreed. After consulting the Panchang\, the Indian astrological calendar\, he asked Somjit to return in 20 days with a sarod. Somjit was exceptionally fortunate that he was able to learn directly from Radhu Babu for the usual course was to begin under the tutelage of a senior disciple. Rather\, for Somjit\, from the day he began training\, he stayed at the house of Radhu Babu. He lived with Radhika Mohan Maitra for eight years till Radhu Babu passed away on October 15th\, 1981. \nSomjit Dasgupta has developed a style of playing the surshringar\, rabab\, and sarod that is a genuine reflection of his teacher Radhika Mohan Maitra. His tonal movements are extremely fluid and incorporate heavy use of the drone strings\, which are nicely suited for the surshringar. It is uncommon for him to promote tension producing intervals or dark tones. Rather\, he commonly evokes a peaceful meditation that slows the mind and opens the heart. \nSomjit is the keeper of over 200 historic musical instruments\, which include many of Radhika Mohan Maitra’s instruments. The collection includes 3 different styles of surshringars one of which was owned and played by Wazir Khan\, two sitars which were presented by the Dhaka nawab to Radhu Babu\, several instruments invented by Radhu Babu such as the Dilbahar and the Mohan Veena\, and a number of veenas. Somjit has begun restoring these instruments and intends to create a living heritage in which students can learn about the instruments\, the musicians who played them\, and the dhrupad music to which they were intended
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/somjit-dasgupta-to-give-rare-surshringar-concert/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://surshringar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Somjit2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170606T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20170605T155339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T155339Z
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SUMMARY:Indian Classical Music Appreciation Listening Session #006
DESCRIPTION:Please join Brian D Bontempo\, Ph.D. for an evening of curated performances or recordings made by some of the most well known Hindustani musicians in the world. All recordings will be played through a high quality sound system. In addition\, stories and information will be shared about the performers\, the ragas\, the instruments\, Hindustani music theory\, and the festivals\, venues\, and recording studios in which these performances occurred. \nIn an effort to prepare everyone for Somjit Dasgupta’s upcoming surshringar performance\, the next few Indian Classical Music Appreciation Listening Sessions will feature the work of Pandit Radhika Mohan Maitra. If time permits\, we may also listen to recordings of the recent Portland\, OR performances of Pandit Nirmalya Dey and Pandit Mohan Shyam Sharma. \nIf you’re feeling moved\, please bring a raga recording to share. Dhrupad\, Khyal\, instrumental performances or recordings are all welcome. There’s no need for you to be an “expert” on your recording either. The intention is to hear something new or to listen from a different angle. In the spirit of maintaining the theme\, let’s refrain from any light classical such as Bhajan\, Dhammar\, Thumri\, Dadra\, Ghazal\, Chaiti\, Kajri and Tappa and Qawwali. \nSuggested donation is $10 with all proceeds going directly to the Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII). No one to be turned away for insufficient funds. It is more important that you come and enjoy the music than donate to the organization.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/indian-classical-music-appreciation-listening-session-006/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://surshringar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RMM.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20170524T164218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T165536Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Ragas with Pandit Nirmalya Dey and Pandit Mohan Shyam Sharma
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this Rare Opportunity to hear morning ragas performed by world class musicians in a beautiful outdoor setting! \nPlease join me and Surshringar.com for an intimate outdoor concert featuring world renowned Dhrupad vocalist Pandit Nirmalya Dey and master percussionist Pandit Mohan Shyam Sharma. In town from Delhi\, India\, these great maestros will be performing morning ragas\, which are some of the sweetest and most uplifting ragas in the entire catalog of Indian Classical Music. The concert will occur alongside waterfalls in the gardens of our house with spectacular views of both Mt Hood and Mt St Helens as the backdrop. \nAbout the Performers\nPandit Nirmalya Dey\nNirmalya Dey is a prominent master vocalist and teacher in the tradition of Dagarvani Dhrupad. From 1988 till 2013\, Nirmalya Dey learned from celebrated Dhrupad master\, Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar. He regularly performed on the stage with Ustad ZF Dagar until he passed away in 2013.\nEarly in his career\, Nirmalya Dey’s musical prowess was acknowledged as he won the first prize at the National Music Competition organized by the All India Radio in 1979. In recognition of his excellence and achievement in Dhrupad\, Nirmalya Dey was awarded the senior fellowship by the Ministry of Human Resource Department\, Government of India. He was later bestowed with the Top Grade by the Music Audition Board of India’s national broadcasting channel\, All India Radio\, for his distinctive musical art in the Dhrupad tradition. \nNirmalya Dey is a distinguished artist and has been invited to perform in numerous prestigious festivals and concerts in India and abroad. Beside his solo performances\, Nirmalya has adopted the tradition of “Jugalbandi”\, the musical dialogue between two musicians of the same genre\, and sang with Rudra Veena Maestro Ustad Baha’ud-din Dagar for several concerts. \nPandit Mohan Shyam Sharma\nPandit Mohan Shyam Sharma is one of the leading Pakhawaj players of India. He learnt the pakhawaj from Pandit Tota Ram Sharma of Mathura. Pandit Mohan Shyam Sharma started his career as an accompanist with the junior Dagar brothers and Ustad Asad Ali Khan. He has accompanied world famous musicians of other styles as well including Pandit Ravi Shankar\, Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia\, and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. \nThe specificity of his playing lies in his handling of the techniques of accompaniment. It is marked by his imaginative variations anticipating on the singer’s variations while keeping up the required coordination and respecting the mood of the raga. He has a personality of his own and yet blends in the performance. \nHe has been recorded in solo by India Archive Music Limited. He has also made a name for himself as a very talented teacher in the guru-shishya parampara style of teaching and has many students\, Indian and foreigners. He has appeared on a number of CD recordings in India\, Switzerland\, England\, and the USA.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/morning-ragas-with-pandit-nirmalya-dey-and-pandit-mohan-shyam-sharma/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://surshringar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Nirmalya-Mohan2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170526T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20170328T141547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T173811Z
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SUMMARY:Nirmalya Dey Beginning Vocal Class #3
DESCRIPTION:Pandit Nirmalya Dey will be providing group instruction for those interested in voice development\, Dhrupad\, or North Indian Classical Music. The group lessons will be approximately 90 minutes in length and will occur on Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday. Each class will cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. The beginning group classes will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Class size will be limited to 10 so please register early. To sign up\, click here.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/nirmalya-dey-beginning-vocal-class-3/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170524T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170524T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20170328T141318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T173751Z
UID:366-1495652400-1495657800@surshringar.com
SUMMARY:Nirmalya Dey Beginning Vocal Class #2
DESCRIPTION:Pandit Nirmalya Dey will be providing group instruction for those interested in voice development\, Dhrupad\, or North Indian Classical Music. The group lessons will be approximately 90 minutes in length and will occur on Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday. Each class will cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. The beginning group classes will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Class size will be limited to 10 so please register early. To sign up\, click here.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/nirmalya-dey-beginning-vocal-class-2/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170522T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20170328T141126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T173723Z
UID:363-1495479600-1495485000@surshringar.com
SUMMARY:Nirmalya Dey Beginning Vocal Class #1
DESCRIPTION:Pandit Nirmalya Dey will be providing group instruction for those interested in voice development\, Dhrupad\, or North Indian Classical Music. The group lessons will be approximately 90 minutes in length and will occur on Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday. Each class will cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. The beginning group classes will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Class size will be limited to 10 so please register early. To sign up\, click here.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/nirmalya-dey-beginning-vocal-class-1/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170521T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170521T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20170328T140516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T173452Z
UID:359-1495395000-1495404000@surshringar.com
SUMMARY:Pandit Nirmalya Dey Concert
DESCRIPTION:Surshringar.com is pleased to welcome world renowned Dhrupad vocalist\, Pandit Nirmalya Dey\, to Portland\, Oregon. He will be providing a traditional Dhrupad performance and will be accompanied by world renowned pakhawaj player\, Pandit Mohan Shyam Sharma. \nNirmalya Dey is a prominent master vocalist and teacher in the tradition of Dagarvani Dhrupad. From 1988 til 2013\, Nirmalya Dey learned from celebrated Dhrupad master\, Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar. He regularly performed on the stage with Z.F. Dagar until he passed away in 2013. \nEarly in his career\, Nirmalya Dey’s musical prowess was acknowledged as he won the first prize at the National Music Competition organized by All India Radio in 1979. In recognition of his excellence and achievement in Dhrupad\, Nirmalya Dey was awarded the senior fellowship by the Ministry of Human Resource Department\, Government of India. He was later bestowed with the Top Grade by the Music Audition Board of India’s national broadcasting channel\, All India Radio\, for his distinctive musical art in the Dhrupad tradition. \nNirmalya Dey is a distinguished artist and has been invited to perform in numerous prestigious festivals and concerts in India and abroad. Beside his solo performances\, Nirmalya has adopted the tradition of “Jugalbandi”\, the musical dialogue between two musicians of the same genre\, and sang with Rudra Veena Maestro Ustad Baha’ud-din Dagar for several concerts. \nDespite the demands placed on his schedule as a performer\, Nirmalya Dey is a devoted teacher\, grooming and initiating the next generation of artists in Dhrupad. He has taught at the University of Delhi and Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra (Delhi) and conducted workshops around the world\, including in Europe and North America. When not performing\, Nirmalya teaches at the Dhrupad Gurukul in Delhi\, India. \nSave
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/pandit-nirmalya-dey-concert/
LOCATION:Yoga Shala North\, 3808 North Williams Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97227\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170509T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20170418T124216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T124216Z
UID:692-1494356400-1494367200@surshringar.com
SUMMARY:Indian Classical Music Appreciation Listening Session #005
DESCRIPTION:Please join Brian D Bontempo\, Ph.D. for an evening of curated performances or recordings made by some of the most well known Hindustani musicians in the world. All recordings will be played through a high quality sound system. In addition\, stories and information will be shared about the performers\, the ragas\, the instruments\, Hindustani music theory\, and the festivals\, venues\, and recording studios in which these performances occurred. \nIf you’re feeling moved\, please bring a raga recording to share. Dhrupad\,  Khyal\, instrumental performances or recordings are all welcome. There’s no need for you to be an “expert” on your recording either. The intention is to hear something new or to listen from a different angle. In the spirit of maintaining the theme\, let’s refrain from any light classical such as Bhajan\, Dhammar\, Thumri\, Dadra\, Ghazal\, Chaiti\, Kajri and Tappa and Qawwali. \nSuggested donation is $10 with all proceeds going directly to the Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII). No one to be turned away for insufficient funds. It is more important that you come and enjoy the music than donate to the organization.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/indian-classical-music-appreciation-listening-session-005/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://surshringar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Records.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170502T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170502T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20170418T121938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T121938Z
UID:688-1493751600-1493762400@surshringar.com
SUMMARY:Indian Classical Music Appreciation Listening Session #004
DESCRIPTION:Please join Brian D Bontempo\, Ph.D. for an evening of curated performances or recordings made by some of the most well known Hindustani musicians in the world. All recordings will be played through a high quality sound system. In addition\, stories and information will be shared about the performers\, the ragas\, the instruments\, Hindustani music theory\, and the festivals\, venues\, and recording studios in which these performances occurred. \nIf you’re feeling moved\, please bring a raga recording to share. Dhrupad\,  Khyal\, instrumental performances or recordings are all welcome. There’s no need for you to be an “expert” on your recording either. The intention is to hear something new or to listen from a different angle. In the spirit of maintaining the theme\, let’s refrain from any light classical such as Bhajan\, Dhammar\, Thumri\, Dadra\, Ghazal\, Chaiti\, Kajri and Tappa and Qawwali. \nGiven that the forecast calls for rain\, let’s explore some Megh and Mian Ki Malhar. \nSuggested donation is $10 with all proceeds going directly to the Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII). No one to be turned away for insufficient funds. It is more important that you come and enjoy the music than donate to the organization.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/indian-classical-music-appreciation-listening-session-004/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://surshringar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Tapers.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170425T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20170418T121024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T121249Z
UID:683-1493146800-1493157600@surshringar.com
SUMMARY:Indian Classical Music Appreciation Listening Session #003
DESCRIPTION:Please join Brian D Bontempo\, Ph.D. for an evening of curated performances or recordings made by some of the most well known Hindustani musicians in the world. All recordings will be played through a high quality sound system. In addition\, stories and information will be shared about the performers\, the ragas\, the instruments\, Hindustani music theory\, and the festivals\, venues\, and recording studios in which these performances occurred. \nIf you’re feeling moved\, please bring a raga recording to share. Dhrupad\,  Khyal\, instrumental performances or recordings are all welcome. There’s no need for you to be an “expert” on your recording either. The intention is to hear something new or to listen from a different angle. In the spirit of maintaining the theme\, let’s refrain from any light classical such as Bhajan\, Dhammar\, Thumri\, Dadra\, Ghazal\, Chaiti\, Kajri and Tappa and Qawwali. \nSuggested donation is $10 with all proceeds going directly to the Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII). No one to be turned away for insufficient funds. It is more important that you come and enjoy the music than donate to the organization.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/indian-classical-music-appreciation-listening-session-003/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://surshringar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/maxell.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170418T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20170418T120503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T120620Z
UID:679-1492542000-1492552800@surshringar.com
SUMMARY:Indian Classical Music Appreciation Listening Session #002
DESCRIPTION:Please join Brian D Bontempo\, Ph.D. for an evening of curated performances or recordings made by some of the most well known Hindustani musicians in the world. All recordings will be played through a high quality sound system. In addition\, stories and information will be shared about the performers\, the ragas\, the instruments\, Hindustani music theory\, and the festivals\, venues\, and recording studios in which these performances occurred. \nIf you’re feeling moved\, please bring a raga recording to share. Dhrupad\,  Khyal\, instrumental performances or recordings are all welcome. There’s no need for you to be an “expert” on your recording either. The intention is to hear something new or to listen from a different angle. In the spirit of maintaining the theme\, let’s refrain from any light classical such as Bhajan\, Dhammar\, Thumri\, Dadra\, Ghazal\, Chaiti\, Kajri and Tappa and Qawwali. \nGiven that the forecast calls for rain\, let’s explore some Megh and Mian Ki Malhar. \nSuggested donation is $10 with all proceeds going directly to the Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII). No one to be turned away for insufficient funds. It is more important that you come and enjoy the music than donate to the organization.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/indian-classical-music-appreciation-listening-session-002/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://surshringar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/listening-party.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170411T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T014607
CREATED:20170328T142115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T014742Z
UID:372-1491937200-1491944400@surshringar.com
SUMMARY:Hindustani Music Appreciation Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Please join Brian D Bontempo\, Ph.D. for an evening of curated performances or recordings made by some of the most well known Hindustani musicians in the world. All recordings will be played through a high quality Nakamichi or Bose sound system. In addition\, stories and information will be shared about the performers\, the ragas\, the instruments\, Hindustani music theory\, and the festivals\, venues\, and recording studios in which these performances occurred. \nSuggested donation is $10 with all proceeds going directly to the Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII). No one to be turned away for insufficient funds. It is more important that you come and enjoy the music than donate to the organization.
URL:https://surshringar.com/event/hindustani-music-appreciation-class-1/
LOCATION:Society for Historic and Rare Instruments of India (SHRII)\, 2615 NE Community Ln\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian 'Wyetta' Bontempo":MAILTO:wyetta@surshringar.com
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