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IAA presents a performance by

iconic singer Kaushiki Chakraborty

in Houston on May 13

OUR BUREAU an pop music. Kaushiki also leads an emerging artists in the finest Houston India - music, dance, and theatre. At
all-female ensemble called Sakhi that venues in the Theatre District and the same time, cross-cultural collab-
Houston, TX
brings together exemplary artists in a greater Houston area. orations between artists from India,
he Indo-American Association stylistically expansive exploration of Over the years, IAA has built a US and other countries have been
(IAA), Houston, will present womanhood in Indian culture. reputation of fostering the appreci- showcased over the years. IAA today
Ta performance by Kaushiki Kaushiki’s ability to capture ation of performing arts within the is regarded as a leading cultural arts
Chakraborty, internationally recog- emotions and express them though diverse Houston community. organization presenting world-class
nized singer and composer of Hindu- her fluid vocal style has mesmerized Each season’s line-up has in- talent in Houston and other North
stani music at the Wortham Center, audiences the world over. But above cluded a blend of art disciplines of American cities.
Houston on May 13, 2023. all, the one quality that resonates
Kaushiki Chakraborty, widely the most is Kaushiki’s deep connec-
regarded as one of the finest classical tion with her music which is best de-
vocalists of the modern era, has been scribed in her own words: “One has
hailed as the” torchbearer of the Pa- to mentally align oneself to the form
tiala tradition”. ... My training has taught me two ap-
As an exponent of the Patiala gha- proaches to music - to do music or to
rana, known for its Islamic influence become it. The latter gives you the
and elaborate melodic ornamenta- fluidity to transcend form and be-
tion, Kaushiki has become one of the come one with it:’ The recipient of
first female singers from this tradi- numerous awards, Kaushiki also re-
tion to receive international acclaim. ceived the 2005 BBC Radio 3 Awards
The daughter of renowned for World Music in the Asia-Pacific
Indian classical vocalist, Pt. Ajoy category and the Nari Shakti Puras-
Chakraborty, Kaushiki began her kar in 2020.
musical journey under his tutelage, Accompanying Kaushiki on May
before the age of two. Kaushiki’s as- 13th in Houston will be Ustad Murad
tonishing vocal technique was sub- Ali Khan on Sarangi, Sandip Gosh on
sequently honed under the guidance Tabla and Tanmay Deochake on Har-
of her guru, Pt. Jnan Prakash Ghosh, monium.
and at the ITC Sangeet Research The Indo-American Associa-
Academy. tion (IAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3)
While her repertoire covers an organization founded in 1993 with a
array of Hindustani musical forms, mission to promote cultural arts of
Kaushiki draws influences from Car- the Indian subcontinent. Now in its
natic music, and frequently incorpo- 30th season, it provides a platform
rates elements of contemporary Indi- for world-renowned artists as well as

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