Mar 10 2024 to Mar 10 2024 11:30 a.m.

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Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Founded in 2017, the Bangalore Broadway Company is a vocal ensemble dedicated to exploring diverse folk music traditions from around the world. Their repertoire includes beautiful renditions of Eastern European, African, Afro-Cuban, Russian, Indian, Ladino folk and more. With a strong focus on vocals and harmony, they explore and rearrange music with unique harmonic structures and rhythm patterns. Their mission is to showcase different forms of music to their audiences while continually exploring the ever-expanding world of vocal music. Their programme for the morning will be a 60 minute set focusing on acapella and unplugged acoustic renditions of world folk. The performance is a curated set to take the audience on a cultural experience of music from Bulgaria, Russia, India, Japan, West Africa and many more. Supported by: Performers Sowmya Raghavan Director & Alto A singer, entrepreneur, and the founder of BBC, Sowmya thoughtfully curates the group’s music and assumes responsibility for establishing the group’s tone and culture. Her goal is to forge a finely tuned ensemble, fostering a culture of community singing. With a profound sense of musicality, Sowmya gravitates to organic and earthy pieces that mirror the distinctive sound of BBC. Siddharth Suresh Arrangement & Keyboard Another founding member of BBC, Siddharth’s blend of technical prowess and musical sensitivity not only unravels intricate musical challenges but also raises the bar in our pursuit of finesse. With over a decade of experience in diverse genres, particularly jazz and contemporary music, His strength lies in vocal and ensemble arrangement, as well as music composition. A recipient of a Jazz Piano diploma from Swarnabhoomi Music Academy, Siddharth shares his expertise as a music instructor at Bangalore International School, specialising in piano and music theory for middle and high school students. Anisha Chandy Soprano Anisha Chandy, a seasoned vocalist, commenced her journey in singing and Classical music at the age of 12. Holding a Licentiate Diploma from the Trinity College of London, she has cultivated a diverse repertoire spanning classical and classical crossover genres. Anisha has showcased her talents both solo and collaboratively with various groups. Notably, she has collaborated with renowned figures in the film industry, including AR Rahman and Illaiyaraja . Her passion for languages and world music has led to her association with BBC, marking it as one of her most cherished professional experiences. Deepa Jacob Mezzo Soprano Deepa began singing at the age of 7 and has since performed, recorded and toured with some of Bangalore’s top choirs, bands, and musicians. A sultry crooner with a flair for the dramatic, she also occasionally dabbles in the weird and wonderful world of musical theatre. Nothing makes her quite as happy as weaving her voice into an intricate harmonic tapestry — a joy that finds great satisfaction with the Bangalore Broadway Company. Ketki Herlekar Soprano Ketki Herlekar is a versatile vocalist and vocal coach with certifications from the London College of Music. She has performed in venues across the country with the likes of Capella Bangalore and BBC, as well as sessioned with many Bangalore-based bands across genres for more than a decade. Additionally, she often contributes to the vibrant theatre scene in Bangalore. Nora Alexy Contra Alto Nora Alexy has been singing since the age of 8, with roots in western classical music and an 8th grade certification from Trinity College, London. She has performed widely with choirs and choral ensembles across Chennai, such as the Madras Musical Association and Chromatics. College marked the beginning for her love for intricate and complex vocal harmonies, which she continues to dabble in, having recently joined the Bangalore Broadway Company. She is thrilled to be exploring the vocal nuances that come with the group’s repertoire of world folk music.