The Indian Classical Music Circle of Hawaii is presenting “Help Nepal Rebuild with Music from Nepal and India,” a series of concerts and one workshop.
The Indian Classical Music Circle of Hawaii is presenting “Help Nepal Rebuild with Music from Nepal and India,” a series of concerts and one workshop.
The music circle will perform on the Big Island at 7 p.m. Friday at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea, and at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Performing Arts Learning Center at Hilo High School.
A workshop titled “Introduction to Raga for Kirtan Lovers” will be conducted from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Kalani Retreat Center in Pahoa.
The music circle features sarangi virtuoso Parashuram Bhandari, tabla maestro Daniel Paul, and Babette Ackin, tanpura.
Nepal suffered huge earthquakes on April 25 and May 12 with continuing and frequent aftershocks. Thousands were killed or injured with many people still missing, and the majority of homes, schools and buildings were destroyed.
Massive help is need to rebuild Nepal. All proceeds from these benefits will go to the Society for Nepalese in Hawaii or the Nepal Foundation. Tickets are $20 at the door (larger donations accepted).
For more information, email icmchawaii@gmail.com, call 965-1053, or visit www.indianclassicalmusichawaii.com.