Apr 10, 2017 | ktru, navrang
NAACH Houston brings to you a brand new India House production with the sheer global spirit of Bollywood Dance Theatre, conceived & directed by Mahesh Mahbubani. Lavish costumes, innovative choreography, dynamic dancers, and breathtaking visuals are all woven together, creating a spectacular Bollywood theatrical production.
FREE Event on 4/15/2017 – Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030 United States
1. NIGHT AT THE MOVIES – a tribute to the spirit of Bollywood cinema, showcasing a variety of song and dance using different situations from Indian films.
2. MAUSAM – SEASONS – Celebrating the four seasons, Bollywood style.
3. LA GALLERIA D’ARTE – This act is inspired by Indian paintings.
4. SUPERSTAR – Capturing the sheer essence of a superstar.
Apr 7, 2017 | ktru, navrang
Mahalakshmi is a rare combination of various talents – an entrepreneur, professional singer, RJ, trained dancer and part-time model. She has a Masters in Economics and an MBA from Chicago, USA. After working as Senior Manager for a large mortgage firm in the U.S. for over a decade, she decided to quit her very successful corporate career to pursue her passion for singing.
She received her initial training in Carnatic music from her mother Smt. Sharada Krishnan, daughter of Shri Yogacharya Sundaram who was an ace composer in his time. He has over 800 compositions to his credit mainly known for its richness in poetry and tamil literature. Currently, she is learning music from Smt. Lalitha Sivakumar in Chennai.
Learn more about MahaLakshmi’s music school ShreeKrithi.
Mahalakshmi has given over 150 stage shows and has performed live with leading playback singers such as Padmashree Yesudas, P.Susheela and Hariharan. She was also featured as an anchor and as a singer in the popular music show thullaadha manamum thullum in Chennai TV (doordarshan).
Mar 30, 2017 | ktru, navrang
Talented actor Anjul Nigam from *Growing Up Smith* will be at ktru for a live interview scheduled on Sat 4/22 @ 10am.
The heartfelt, coming-of-age, family comedy GROWING UP SMITH, directed by Frank Lotito and starring Jason Lee (My Name is Earl) and Anjul Nigam (Bad Words and True Detective), has been slated for a release in Sugar Land, Texas, on Friday, April 21st, @ AMC 24, First Colony Mall.
Click here for the trailer.
“The film has accidental topicality now with the debate over immigration swirling, but you don’t need to burden it with politics to be touched by its tale of a child who is pulled by two very different cultural worlds.” – New York Times Review. NPR’s This American Life says – Growing Up Smith “Shines with stellar performances.”
Mar 7, 2017 | navrang
This is a great opportunity to satiate your eclectic music taste with UK’s Asian Underground artist Jay Sean
Jay Sean (Kamaljit Singh Jhooti) is a British singer / songwriter, he made his debut in the UK’s Asian Underground scene as a member of the Rishi Rich Project with “Dance with You”, which reached #12 on the UK Singles Chart in 2003.
Watch Priyanka Chopra play Holi with Jimmy Fallon. For 2016 Houston Holi click here.
The Indian Holi festival is all about colors to welcome Spring! Bring your friends and color them red, yellow, blue, green and enjoy the festive mood. Add color, fun and music to your routine; enjoy the day with family and friends: Sat. March 25, 2017, 12-5pm @ Houston Farm & Ranch, I-10 & HWY 6.
For tickets click here. Be there early, check out the parking instructions. Spend the day at the event and enjoy delicious Indian Street Foods catered by several Houston restaurants. Holi is pronounced as Holy. For additional info click here.
DO NOT MISS “HOUSTON HOLI 2017”
Feb 23, 2017 | navrang
Understand the influence of music on young minds. Young kids from Goswami Adcademy will be on the show to share their joy of music and education.
Check here for Goswami Academy’s Open House on Saturday 3/11/17.
Music is integrated into all areas of the curriculum and is experienced every day. The Goswami Academy starts and ends the day with music. Also by playing instruments children develop a sense of pleasure and enjoyment for music.
Goswami Academy
Feb 16, 2017 | navrang
A unique show bringing South Asian artists from all over the US for a great cause! Portion of the proceeds will go towards the United Against Human Trafficking organization.
*Decades of Bollywood* is a melodious show covering generations of Bollywood tunes by talented artists from all over the US.
On Friday 3/10/17, 8pm, @ the Old Stafford Civic Center, 1415 Constitution Ave., Stafford, TX.
Tickets @ $10, $15, $20, $25 and VIP. For tickets visit HUMTUMDESI OR contact Hemang: 281-932-8933
Houston’s prominent South Asian artists Hardik Jani and Hemang Thakkar will be on the Navrang show on Saturday 2/25/17 for a live in-studio conversation.
Jan 13, 2017 | navrang
Gaura Karuna an ardent ktru fan will be on the show to share his unique music mix of kirtan genre (gospel) and rap!
Visit his website and get to know him.
His introduction:
My Name Is Gaura Karuna
I create for the love of it.
If you are interested in working with me, send me an email ….
Nov 21, 2016 | navrang
Tribute to George Harrison – Here Comes the Sun
A LIVE MUSICAL EVENT CELEBRATING THE MUSICAL AND SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF GEORGE HARRISON
Friday, DEC 9, 2016, Dinner (Delicious Indian Vegan Cuisine): 6:30–7:30 pm. Live Concert: 7:30–9:00 pm.
Tickets $15 includes Dinner & Concert CLICK HERE.
ISKCON of Houston, 1320 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018. Free Parking available. www.iskonhouston.org
More info about the 50 year celebration: Check Here!
Inspired by the bestselling biography: Here Comes The Sun: The Spiritual and Musical Journey of George Harrison
Nov 7, 2016 | navrang
Dance all night to the beats of Bollywood remixes, Bhangra, Hip Hop and music from all over the world with Mumbai’s infamous DJ Notorious.
*GRAND MASTI* (Masti = Fun) on Saturday November 12, 10pm to 2am @ Gage Lounge – 2600 Travis St, Houston, TX 77006.
Contact Sunny @ 832-421-5446 for VIP table and bottle services. Hookah & Drink Specials all night. 21+ and Trendy attire!
Cover / Admission buy in advance ($15) CLICK HERE!!
Oct 14, 2016 | navrang
Virtuosi Performing Arts presents a unique dance drama ‘Fisherman and Mermaid’ based on a French story by Oscar Wilde. The music transcends European, Latin, Arabic and Indian art form.
Second part of the show is ‘Ye Shaam’ by Bollywood’s *Kinjal* a singing sensation and the winner of SaReGaMa 2010.
This is a charity event – all proceeds will go towards children cancer research.
Tickets are $10,$20 and $30. Specials: Senior citizens should call 713-299-6303 to get $20 tickets for $15.
Tune in to Navrang on 10/15 for a word from the organizers about this exclusive fusion event.
*Ye Shaam* and *Fisherman & Mermaid* on Friday 11/4/16, 8pm @ Stafford Civic Center, 1415 Constitution Avenue, Stafford, TX 77477.
