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ARTS REVIEW: ‘SAMSARA’ BY THE KARMETIK MACHINE ORCHESTRAEclectic Ensemble Pushes the Limits, Combining Indian Classical, Electronica at REDCATThe KarmetiK Machine Orchestra demonstrated through 'Samsara' a glimpse into the future. |
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ARTS COLUMN: RADHIKA VAZNew York City’s Resident One-Woman Act Prepares for India TourA talented writer and performer, Vaz has audiences roaring with laughter as she covers topics like flatulence, sex, and a woman’s menstrual cycle with much wit and humor. |
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ARTS INTERVIEW: LINA PATELStarring in the World Premiere of ‘A Widow of No Importance’ at East West Players“Deepa has grown up in a world with much more prescribed rules for women, and through falling in love, she finds the courage to act in her own best interest." |
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TV INTERVIEW: KUMAIL NANJIANIFrom Pakistan With Love - An International Nerd of Mystery“I think all comics have this sort of outside observer perspective, and being from Pakistan just heightens that…” |
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LIFESTYLE INTERVIEW: RAJAL PITRODAIndian Author Has Backing of Shekhar Kapur, Hopes to Release Novel in United States"I had an outline of the overall plot I wanted as part of the story, so I created characters that could help turn that outline into reality!" |
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ARTS COLUMN: LIFE OF M.F. HUSAINA Controversial Artist Whose Work Will Live On, Husain is India’s PicassoHe forever changed the art world for the better, but M.F. Husain, a son of Mother India, is the universe’s gift to mankind. Let us never forget M.F. Husain the man. |
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ARTS REVIEW: GIFTS OF THE SULTAN AT LACMAThe Arts of Giving at the Islamic Courts Examines Islamic Art Through Lens of Gift GivingThe first-ever traveling show examines Islamic art through the lens of gift giving and provides insight of the practice of gift giving as a “fundamental activity.” |
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ARTS REVIEW: HARAPPA AT UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'ILeading Arts Experts Explore Ancient Indian, Pakistani CivilizationsA lecture on South Asian art entitled “Changing Perspectives on the Indus Civilization: Recent Excavations in Pakistan and India.” |
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ARTS REVIEW: RASIKA MATHUR - 'THE SARI (W)RAP'Amoeba’s Homegrown Talent of the Month Drops Some Social CommentaryRasika Mathur started her 2011 off right, as the multi-talented artist was declared Amoeba Music’s “Homegrown Talent of the Month” for January. |
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ARTS INTERVIEW: SHASHIN DESAIInternational City Theater’s Artistic Director Steps Aside After 25 Years“I think the vision was we wanted to do ‘new voices and new choices’ in theater to bring to our community. This community has come a long way with me.” |
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ARTS COLUMN: THE STATE OF SOUTH ASIAN AMERICAN STANDUP COMEDYAs You Scan This List of 17, Be Proud of the Work of Your Comedic RepresentativesThe birth of the movement no doubt began with Russell Peters, who started his career in Toronto in 1989. |
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ARTS INTERVIEW: SHABANA REHMANLaugh-Out-Loud Funny Norwegian Moslem Comedienne in 'The Homeland Insecurity Show'"My colleagues were mostly white male comedians telling dirty jokes. I thought to myself, why can’t I do the same? ... But I received different reactions because of who I |
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ARTS INTERVIEW: SAMSON KOLETKARIndian Jew Comedian Tickles Funny Bone at Funatical Comedy Tour"The root of the show is the Islam-phobia that’s in America and bringing these people with different backgrounds to shed that idea.” |
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ART REVIEW: INDIA'S FABLED CITY: THE ART OF COURTLY LUCKNOWLACMA Presents a Breathtakingly Amazing ExhibitionNever has a major international exhibition devoted itself to presenting the vastly rich yet uniquely cosmopolitan culture of Lucknow’s court and the city’s multiethnic re |
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ARTS REVIEW: ZANGOORA - THE GYPSY PRINCEIndian Musical Represents All Things BollywoodThis musical has everything Bollywood stands for... |
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ARTS PREVIEW: MAHATMA MOSES COMEDY TOURSamson Koletkar bring his comedy show to SoCalThree consecutive performances on September 4th starting at 5:00 p.m. |
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ARTS INTERVIEW: SAMSON KOLETKARComedian Brings 'Mahatma Moses Comedy Tour' to Los Angeles“A lot of people shy away from regular comedy clubs because of the extent to which the line is pushed,“ Koletkar stated. “I want to reach out to people who appreciate cle |
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ARTS COLUMN: INDIAN ART SALESThe South Asian art scene appears to be thriving despite slow economySotheby's, Christie's and Saffronart all report strong showings in 1Q of 2010. |
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INTERVIEW: HUSSAIN KUWAJERWALA‘Zangoora’ is Bollywood’s Answer to ‘Moulin Rouge’“Every actor wants to be in Bollywood, and like all of them, it is my dream to be a part of Bollywood. But it would be a cliché to say that I want to do something differe |
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ARTS PREVIEW: TRADITIONAL KATHAK SOLOIndian classic dancer Rina Mehta takes the stage in first-ever Kathak solo performanceIndian classic dancer Rina Mehta takes the stage to perform her first-ever Kathak solo performance... |