This summer we had the great pleasure of hosting vocalist Supriyo Dutta, who we became friends with on previous trips through Kolkata. I had suggested him as a performer at Woodford Folk Festival and not only did they accept, they offered to also bring Sangeet Mishra to accompany on sarangi! It was a dream come true presenting such a high level of Indian classical music at Woodford, the likes of which they 'd never seen before. Supriyo and Sangeet had never met, but the chemistry in their performances was just fantastic. It was also a real treat that Supriyo invited Yuki to give vocal support in our concerts there.
Prior to Woodford, we had a few small events with Supriyo in Goonengerry and Myocum (including a workshop), hosted by and also featuring Indian slide guitarist Shivam Rath, now resident in NNSW and organising regular Indian music events there, and a workshop and home concert in Brisbane.
Good times in Byron Bay - Supriyo Dutta, Shen and Yuki
Post-concert at Serene Earth Sanctuary in Myocum
- Yuki, Shen, Premala, Supriyo, Shyan Kishore, Shivam Rath
Woodford was one of the hottest ever - regularly over 40 - which made it tough, but the music was just marvellous.
Final sunset of 2016 - the sun was in my eyes, hence the sunglasses.
First concert of 2017, right around midnight.
My tabla student group Tabla Tarrango were invited to perform on New Year's Day, with accompaniment by Sangeet Mishra (sarangi).
Shen, Saikat and Sangeet at Saikat's home in Parkinson.
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