Classical Indian Vocal & Devotional Concert by Shrimati Kankana Banerjee with Sarangdev Vaidya on Tabla *
8:00 PM
Admission $20 / members $15 / included in overnight guest rate
A performance by classical singer Kankana Banerjee, disciple of Ustad Amir Khan, as part of Baba Bhagavandas' Birthday celebration.
With vocal and harmonium accompaniment by Deepak Kumar.
Preceded by Ashram Meditation Program beginning at 7:00 PM (by donation).
Also: Vocal Music Classes with Kankana Banerjee
Sun, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 24, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Inquire about details.
Shrimati Kankana Banerjee is a well-known classical Indian singer. Born in Kolkata, she first studied Hindustani music with her mother. As a child she was introduced to the renowned vocalist Ustad Amir Khan of Indore, from whom she received intensive training during her formative years. She gave her first performance at age 14. Later, Kankana also studied with Pt. Pratap Narain of the Mewati Gharana. She has performed regularly at major Indian venues and internationally and has released a number of independent recordings. Kankana is the recipient of prestigious awards including the Kala Saraswati Andhra Ratna.
