TamarindArt Council Presents
Ace-Drummer SIVAMANI
Master Percussionist from Bollywood
Monday, June 29, 2009
6:30 to 8:00pm
BY RSVP ONLY -LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE
To attend RSVP to rsvp@tamarindart.com or 212-990-9000
TamarindArt Council is delighted to host an evening of pulse-pounding rhythm with a master percussionist from Bollywood, Sivamani, on 29 June 2009 at 6:30pm. Sivamani is a gifted musician who has mastered over 100 instruments and has composed scores for numerous critically acclaimed films in India. He has worked with many distinguished musicians such as A. R. Rahman, who composed the scores for "Bombay Dreams" and academy award winner "Slumdog Millionaire." Sivamani has performed in Singapore, London, South Africa and New York spreading the rhythm of India across the world. In the summer of 2007 when Tamarind Art presented Sivamani through a music event, Sivamani shook the New York crowd by a storm. Tamarind Art is delighted to present Sivamani once again.
This is an opportunity for New Yorkers to see the ultimate percussionist Sivamani perform at TamarindArt Council.
About Sivamani
Born in India, Sivamani is the son of a musician, who did not wish for his child to follow in his footsteps. This did not stop Sivamani who began creating his own instruments when his father refused to buy him any. It is the spirit of innovation that is a hallmark of Sivamani's work. For over three decades Sivamani has been a composer for Indian films and has performed in many
solo concerts all over the globe.
About Tamarind Art Council
Tamarind Art Council (TAC) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting contemporary art in North America. Its focus is to support all types of artistic expression, including performing and fine arts, by sponsoring art-related activities and cross-cultural events in order to further expand the audience for art and culture.
Tamarind Art Council is a resource center for gaining an understanding of all forms of art, artists, and other areas of interest to individuals, businesses and art investors. Its mission is to inspire the work of contemporary artists and performers and to facilitate public appreciation for these unique cultural art forms. Past Council events have included art exhibits, performing arts, book launches, lectures and other cultural programs. The council's on-going efforts also incorporate the support of and partnerships with various art museums, cultural communities and not-for-profit organizations around the globe.
Tamarind Art Council is the proud sponsor of The Museum of Modern Art's (MoMA) bi-annual Indian film festival, which began with 2007's "INDIA NOW." This successful exhibition continued with 2009's "THE NEW INDIA," which featured sixteen contemporary Indian feature and short-length films. Other notable Tamarind Art Council Events include the Contemporary Photography and Video Art exhibition "India Public Places/Private Spaces," held at the Newark Museum of Art in 2008, and the successful photography exhibition "Gandhi: The Legacy," which was presented in collaboration with Phillip Glass Opera and Satya Graha Forum in 2008.
Tamarind Art Council is located at 142 E. 39th Street, New York, NY, 10016. Contact us by calling (212)200-8000 or emailing admin@tamarindarts.org. For more information about Tamarind Art Council, please visit our website at www.tamarindarts.org.