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Monday, July 25, 2011

INDIAN NIGHT AT ALLIANCE

(Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya)

On July 29, the Alliance Française de Durban will present a concert by Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya (Grammy-nominated Indian slide-guitar maestro) who will be supported by Dj Jeff with Bollywood music.

Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya evolves into a global inspiration in the arena of contemporary musical uprising. The musical journey is a counterpart to what remains a fond reminiscence of a child’s fancy with a Hawaiian lap guitar at the age of four. With the lineage of Gurus like Pandit Brij Bhushan Kabra and Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty the inspiration has gone beyond performance.

There will be a Welcoming Indian Warm Up from 19h00 to 20h00 offering a traditional Indian atmosphere as well as surprises and Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya will perform from 21h00. Tickets R50 (R25 Alliance members) available from the Alliance Française de Durban, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside (corner of Windermere Road). More information on 031 312 9582, fax 031 312 2864 or email: culture.afdurban@alliance.org.za or visit www.alliance.org.za

The Bollywood Film exhibition is running at the Alliance in association with the Durban Film Festival until August 15. (Gallery Hours Mon- Fri from 09h00 to 18h00, Saturdays 09h00 14h00)