Providence Concert: Hindustani Ragas on the Saxophone, Oct. 7th.
Vedanta Society of Providence
227 Angell St. Providence, RI 02906
Ph 401-421-3960
Hindustani Ragas on
the Saxophone
Phil Scarff Amritpal Singh
On Sunday, October 7, 6:00-7:30 PM
Saxophonist and composer Phil Scarff has traveled to India for extensive study with masters of Indian classical music and “has integrated North Indian aspects into his playing to an impressive degree” (Option magazine). Phil leads the acclaimed jazz and world-music ensemble, Natraj, which has made concert, festival, and club appearances throughout the world since 1987. Phil has studied in Pune, India, with vocalist Pandit Shreeram G. Devasthali, leading sundri player Suryakant Khaladkar, and shehnai master Shyamrao Lonkar, …
“Phil develops a raga beautifully on the saxophone… The effect was that of a bansuri (Indian bamboo flute) or shehnai (Indian double-reed instrument).“ – Saptahik Sakal, Pune, India
, Pune, IndiaAmritpal Singh is a charming vocalist and Tabla player. Initiated in the devotional music of Sikh tradition from childhood at the famous Golden Temple at Amritsar, India, he now regularly performs at the Milford Gurudwara and has often sang and played at the Vedanta Society on invitation.
No Admission Fee Donations Welcome
