Durga Puja –Saturday, Sunday October 16-17, 2010
Cultural Program

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Alokparna Guha – from Kolkata (Sat., Oct 16))
Alokparna is a widely acclaimed exponent of Kathak dance, from Kolkata. She has performed in many music conferences in India & abroad, including the prestigious Konark Dance Festival, and has made several appearances on Television channels. She was awarded the Gold Medal from Rabindra Bharati University, and has earned accolades from the general public and connoisseurs alike. More…

For our Durga puja she’ll present a classical number as well as Bengali song sequences choreographed in Kathak style.

Soumyen Adhikari – from Kolkata (Sat., Oct 16)
Soumyen is an accomplished singer with a rich repertoire of Bengali songs, ranging from adhunik (modern), traditional, devotional and Rabindra Sangeet. He has several albums to his name, has traveled extensively in India, Europe & the Americas. He has rendered his voice to many TV serials (Chirodiner Gaan, Shesh Bichar) and has done playback for a forthcoming film (Swapna Pinjor). He is also an active composer and music arranger.
Soumyen will provide the opening for our cultural show on Sat., Oct 16

Suchismita Das – from Mumbai (Sat., Oct 16)
Suchismita is a common name in the TV channels (Zee-TV, Tara-TV, E-TV…) and co-hosted the extremely popular show “SaReGaMaPa Tumi Na Ami” on Zee-Bangla. She sings Bengali & Hindi songs of all genres – from filmi to ghazals – with equal flair. More… www.suchismita.com
She will perform with a full-fledged live band to provide the finale for our Saturday cultural show

Partha & Gauri Ghosh – from Kolkata (Sun. Oct 17)
Partha & Gouri Ghosh need no introduction to the connoisseur of Bengali literature. Armed with nothing more than their sonorous voices, this husband and wife team has enthralled audiences with the sheer power of their words. Their in-depth knowledge in the literary works of Rabindranath Tagore is one of their unprecedented assets. From the heart rendering drama that they portray through their articulation in Sesher Kabita to the grandeur of Korno Kunti Sangbad, Partha & Gouri has established themselves as the torch bearer for bringing the art of recitation to it’s commercial pinnacle. Partha and Gouri Ghosh have been awarded with the Golden Disc award by Atlantis Records

GSPC members present…
Members of the puja committee and their children present a dance recital on the theme “Barsha” (rain) on Bengali & Hindi tracks; choreographed by Sougandha Basu.

Saturday:

• Soumyen Adhikary, from Kolkata. He is an accomplished singer with a rich repertoire of Bengali songs
• GSPC Dance , organized by Sougandha Basu
• Alokparna Guha– www.alokparna.com, she is a widely acclaimed exponent of Kathak dance, from Kolkata
• Suchismita Das – suchismita.com/ (Zee-TV, Tara-TV, E-TV) is a common name in the TV channels and co-hosted the extremely popular show “SaReGaMaPa” Tumi Na Ami on Zee-Bangla.

Sunday:

• Opening Song.
• GSPC Presents a dance recital on the theme Barsha (rain) on Bengali & Hindi tracks
• Partha & Gauri Ghosh, from KOlkata