The Cedar Presents
NIRMALA RAJASEKAR Maithree the Music of Friendship Album Release
Sunday, October 28, 2018 / Doors 2:00pm / Show 3:00pm
All Ages
$12 Advance / $15 Day of show
This is a seated show. Tickets are available online and by phone.
“A master of the classical South Indian, Carnatic, music style, and world class Veena player and vocalist.”
Nirmala Rajasekar
Nirmala Rajasekar is a world renowned Carnatic virtuoso recognized as one of the best Saraswathi veena players of today in the South Indian Classical music genre - a consummate artist who has carved a special place amidst audiences across the globe. She has been performing on her beloved ‘veena’ for 38 years now. She has created and performed in many path breaking collaborations in the company of many phenomenal and well known world musicians across genres. She has been described in the media as a “Carnatic Ambassador.” Nirmala is known for her unique presentations that carry her distinct voice and style. She is the recipient of many awards including a Bush Artistic Fellowship, a McKnight Performer Fellowship, a Rotary Excellence Award, Women of Excellence award, and more.
This performance will celebrate the release of her new collaborative album, Maithree the Music of Friendship, produced by Innova Records (American Composers Forum) and featuring music and instruments from around the world. Every musician on the album is a master of the genre and their instruments. The album features Nirmala Rajasekar (Saraswathi veena and vocals), along with Thanjavur Murgaboopathi (Mridangam, Ghatam, Khanjira), Michelle Kinney (Cello), Pat O’ Keefe (Clarinet, Saxophone), and Tim O’ Keefe (Harmonica, Bongos, various Middle eastern Drums), all of whom will be performing live for the performance.