The Mayapuris (Florida based kirtan band) on Navrang 8/23
Energetic, enchanting, enlightening music - The Mayapuris
On 8/23: Interview with the Florida based kirtan group *The Mayapuris*
Florida based reputed kirtan group *The Mayapuris* will be on the show Saturday 8/23. Artists' Visvambhar – Vish and Krishna Kishore - Kish will converse live on the show. For more info about the group check their website and their Facebook page.
Explore the Kirtan genre of Indian music. The Mayapuris bring life to the not so popular genre of Indian music. Tune in for a unique experience and to learn more about this genre which is similar to sufi music.
They will perform live at the Janmasthami event (free) celebrated on 8/23/14 from 6pm to midnight at the George R Brown Convention Center.
For their awesome mridanga performance check this YouTube video
On 8/2: Shunya Theatre's *The Jungle Book* artists' will talk about their roles and Hindus of Greater Houston volunteers will discuss Indian arts & culture for the upcoming Janmashtami.
Tune in for Navrang *Kid Show* special with talented child artists' of The Jungle Book.
Shunya (a non-profit org) presents its second ever youth production, a retelling of the classic tale which provides an equal measure of comedy and suspense. Complete with song and dance routines, this production is sure to fright and delight both children and adults.The Jungle Book at The Barn, 2201 Preston Street, Houston ~ Aug 8th to Aug 17th.
For Shunya Theatre Facebook page Click Here and for tickets Click Here:
On-air live interview with Sanjana Bheri (Wolf), Alani Forouzan (Wolf), Medhavi Patwardhan (Village Woman), Meghna Saha (Monkey), Avilash Bhongir (Monkey), Divya Sashital (Wolf), Nishant Kelkar (Mowgli), Maitri Misra ( Wolf) and Avi Vir (Monkey).
For more info on the 25th Annual Janmashtami (FREE) event on 8/23 at the George R Brown Convention Center Click Here.
*The Jungle Book* artists' will be on the show 7/26/14
Learn more about the play *The Jungle Book* from Jeff Dorman who plays the character of Tabaqui, The Jackal. Tabaqui feeds on scraps by Shere Khan or the Seonee Wolves. he also plays the character of Buldeo, the Hunter in the man village.
Other artists': Anthony Hunter (Shere Khan, The Tiger), Inder Sandhu (Bagheera, The Panther), Tejal Master (Raksha, The Mother Wolf) and Alex Ozburn (Akela, The Father Wolf).
Rudyard Kipling’s classic, “The Jungle Book”, has been adapted for stage by Stuart Patterson and tells the evergreen story of a boy named Mowgli who is raised in the jungle by a pack of wolves. The play, Shunya Theatre’s second ever youth musical, runs from August 8 to August 17 at The Barn, 2201 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77003. Shunya Theatre is a non-profit organization.
For tickets and more info: Click here for the facebook page
August events in Houston!!! Bollywood party (8/9), Children play - The Jungle Book (8/8 - 8/17) and Explore India here in Houston (on Janmashtami - 8/23). Check details below.
Click on each event for more info.
**August 9th (9p - 2a) - A BOLLYWOOD HAFLA wt Mumbai's Legendary DJ AKBAR SAMI @ SOCIAL JUNKIE: 2412 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007.
** August 8 – August 17, 2014; Friday & Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 3pm
Shunya presents its second ever youth production - The Jungle Book. Location: The Barn, 2201 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77003.
Houston's DJ Zee and India's DJ Kamya on Navrang 6/28
Houston's DJ Zee and India's DJ Kamya with ABCD Houston's Sunny Taj on Navrang Saturday 6/28/14.
ANNUAL ALL WHITE PARTY - With Houston's DJ Zee, NYC's DJ Masti and India's DJ Kamya. on Saturday 6/28
Bollywood dance party in Houston!!
With Houston's DJ Zee, NYC's DJ Masti and India's DJ Kamya.
**Saturday 06/28/14 Navrang Show - Live conversation with Houston's DJ Zee and India's DJ Kamya.**
ANNUAL ALL WHITE PARTY
Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 9:00 PM to Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 2:00 AM (CDT)
At: Tonyc Lounge 5959 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas 77057
For tickets and more info click on the photo
Festival of India (Free event - open to all) - At ISKCON Houston on 5/17 and 5/18 from 9am - 10pm @ 1320 West 34st. Houston
ISKCON of Houston will celebrate the grand opening of its new temple featuring Festival of India from Saturday May 17th through Sunday May 18th 2014. Special preview for *non-Indians* on Friday May 16th.
This celebration marks the culmination of nearly forty years of dedication and hard work at ISKCON of Houston. 1320 W. 34St. Houston, 9am - 10pm. The festival is open to ALL.
FREE vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Explore Indian music, arts and culture.
**Learn more regarding the festival on Navrang Sat. 5/10 from the vice-president Adavaita Chandra Das.**
For volunteering contact Rasikendra Das: 214-986-6171.
Explore Indian music, arts and culture.
**Learn more regarding the festival on Navrang Sat. 5/10 from the vice-president Adavaita Chandra Das.**
For volunteering contact Rasikendra Das: 214-986-6171.
Also visit : iskconofhouston.org
The grand opening will feature a rare two-day appearance in Houston of the famous traveling Festival of India (FOI), FOI was a hit at the Houston International Festival in 2005 when it featured India. Under colorful tents you and your family will see illustrative art, sculpture, and photographic reproductions depicting aspects of ancient Indian culture such as bhakti yoga, vegetarianism, karma, reincarnation, ancient science, and Vedic histories. The festival stage will also host internationally renowned traditional and contemporary musicians such as BB Govinda Swami, Mayapuris, United Nations Association International Choir, as well as Indian classical concerts, children’s performances, kirtan, dance and drama.
http://templeopening.com/#the-festival
At Asia Society: Yashodhara and Sarpa Sutra - An Indian Fusion of Theater, Dance, and Music on 5/3 and 5/4
Yashodhara - An Indian Fusion of Theater, Dance, and Music on May 3, 2014, 7:30pm
Gautama Buddha, the Shakya prince, became a world leader. Yashodhara, his wife, remains in the shadows. Yashodhara, a dance theatre production by JustUs Repertory, illuminates her plight—a single mother deserted by her husband.
Grief impels Yashodhara to search for answers that she cannot find within the palace walls. Her inner evolution explores a poignant, powerful story of human loss, sorrow, and transcendence. Using Hindi, Pali, and English narration, this experimental, multi-genre production fuses the classical and contemporary to showcase the diversity of India’s living traditions and cultures.
Asia Society, 1370 Southmore Blvd. Houston, TX 77004. For more info click here
Sarpa Sutra - An Indian Fusion of Theater, Dance, and Music on May 4, 2014, 2:00pm
Sarpa Sutra (SerpentSpeak) brings together theatre, dance, and music in an allegorical revenge cycle that mirrors our lives and times.
Urged by the fire god Agni, superhero Arjuna destroys the Khandava forest, destroying serpent king Takshaka’s wife and the entire kingdom. Takshaka in turn kills Arjuna’s grandson, Parikshit. In a colossal sacrifice, Parikshit’s grandson Janamejaya destroys the whole race of snakes.
Throughout, serpent woman Jaratkaru urges her son Astika to stop the genocide. Can Astika save the planet?
Be part of a unique cause - Farhan Akhtar Live in Concert on Sunday April 27th at 7pm, Arena Theater, Houston.
MAGIC BUS USA presents Farhan Akhtar Live in Concert on Sunday April 27th at 7pm, Arena Theater, Houston. All proceeds from the concert go to MAGIC BUS USA.
MAGIC BUS USA – A 501 3(c) non-profit organization works with children in the slums of India to provide them an opportunity for a better life by bringing them out of the slums and providing a unique experience to a life outside the slums by engaging them in sports.
(Learn more on Navrang **Saturday 4/26** about the event, the organization, the mission from Magic Bus USA's director Rahul).
**CONCERT FOR A CAUSE** Tickets are only $15, $25, $50, $75, VIP, VVIP.
Tickets are available at sulekha.com. BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!
(Learn more on Navrang **Saturday 4/26** about the event, the organization, the mission from Magic Bus USA's director Rahul).
**CONCERT FOR A CAUSE** Tickets are only $15, $25, $50, $75, VIP, VVIP.
Tickets are available at sulekha.com. BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!
Be part of a great cause!! If you cannot attend the concert please donate generously. Donations start at ONLY $25/year.
Watch Farhan perform on MTV unplugged
Visit magicbususa.org for more information or click below.
Watch Farhan perform on MTV unplugged
Visit magicbususa.org for more information or click below.
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