EthnoSuperLounge presents...
Swar Sadhana
Devotion to Raga
Taro Terahara & Shen Flindell
Indian Classical Bansuri & Tabla
Leaders in the thriving Indian music scene of Japan, these two artists' devotion to Guru, Music and Instrument will touch your heart, engage your mind and transport your spirit from calm to elation, in the true essence of Indian Classical Music.
Tour Schedule
Fri 8 Dec: Toowoomba
Sat 9 Dec morning: Ipswich
Sat 9 Dec evening: Gold Coast
Sun 10 Dec: Ewingsdale (Byron region)
Wed 13 Dec: Esk
Thu 14 Dec: Maleny
Fri 15 Dec: Maroochydore
Sat 16 Dec: Brisbane (Major Concert with Tenzin Choegyal - West End)
Sun 17 Dec: Brisbane (Home Concert - Grange)
Taro Terahara is one of the leading musicians in the thriving and highly competitive Indian classical music scene in Japan. Having played various wind instruments since childhood he took his initial training in bansuri with Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia’s senior Japanese disciple, Hiroshi Nakagawa, followed by lessons in India with Pandit Hari-ji himself. In recent years he has been taking instruction from Amit Roy, a sitar disciple of Pt. Nikhil Banerjee.
Taro’s music comfortably spans the full range from contemplative soulful alaap (slow non-rhythmic introduction) to exciting, rhythmic jhala (fast-paced finale). He has a great command of sur (tuning) and lay (timing), with the ability to compose innovative taans and tihais on the spur of the moment, yet all of this is tempered by a beautiful humility and devotion to the mood and spirit of the raga. His music both engages the mind and touches the heart.
Shen Flindell's tabla playing is noted for his clear sound, comfortable rhythmic sense, intuitive accompaniment, wide repertoire, adept bayan (bass) and a feeling of sincere devotion to Guru, Saraswati, Music and Tabla, thanks to many blessings from his Guru-ji Pt. Ashutosh Bhattacharya of Varanasi. Since 2002, Shen has been jointly based in Japan, India and Australia, and has performed with leading Indian classical artists in all three countries, including Smt. Raka Mukherjee and Ustad Ghulam Sadiq Khan.
On this tour, Taro and Shen will be joined by guest artists Indian vocalist Sulagna Basu in Toowoomba and Ipswich (Dec 8-9) and by Tibetan singer Tenzin Choegyal in Gold Coast (Dec 9), Byron (Dec 10), Maroochydore (Dec 15) and Brisbane (Dec 16). Sulagna Basu is a multi-talented North Indian Kathak Dancer, Harmonium player and singer whose vocals span Indian classical to semi-classical to folk. Tenzin Choegyal is well-known all around Australia for his soul-stirring Tibetan folk and nomad songs, powerful voice and good vibrations.
NEW: Venerable Ngawang Rigzin Gyatso Rinpoche, a recognised reincarnated Tibetan lama, will give Medicine Buddha blessing for good health and Dharma Teaching at all shows except Maleny.
For further info including photos and video, please visit www.ethnosuperlounge.com/taro-in-oz
Concert Details
Fri 8 Dec: Toowoomba
Open 6pm @ Yoga Qld, 8b Herries St
§ with guest artist Sulagna Basu (Indian vocal)
Tix $15/$12conc
Contact Sandra Kovac 3389 9334, 0411 015991 email: ds-info@optusnet.com.au
Sat 9 Dec morning: Ipswich
Open 10am @ Yoga Studio Nada, 11 Connors St
§ with guest artist Sulagna Basu (Indian vocal)
Tix $15/$12conc
Contact Sandra Kovac 3389 9334, 0411 015991 email: ds-info@optusnet.com.au
Sat 9 Dec evening: Gold Coast
Open 6pm @ Taj Oberoi's Lakeside Restaurant
(Lakeside, Robina Town Centre, Next to David Jones)
in conjunction with Yoga in Daily Life
§ with guest artist Tenzin Choegyal (Tibet)
Fundraiser for Jadan Primary School, India
Tix $30/$25conc (incl dinner)
Contact: Push Oberoy 0416 137580 email: psoberoi@hotmail.com
Sun 10 Dec: Ewingsdale (Byron region)
Open 7pm @ Ewingsdale Hall
§ with guest artist Tenzin Choegyal (Tibet)
Tix $20/$15conc
Refreshments by RawPower & Hari Har Chai
Contact Soul 0406 788944 email: souljourney108@yahoo.com.au
Wed 13 Dec: Esk
@ St Andrew's
Tix $15/$12conc
Supper provided
Contact Desiree 5424 1253, 0408 789190 email: desireem@bigpond.net.au
Thu 14 Dec: Maleny
@ Maleny UpFront Club
Contact Daniel Wilson 0438 945 766 email: motherearthevents@tpg.com.au
Fri 15 Dec: Maroochydore
Open 7pm @ Yoga in Daily Life 6/80 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore
§ with guest artist Tenzin Choegyal (Tibet)
Fundraiser for Sri Swami Austria Hospital in Jadan, India
Tix $20/$15conc (incl chai)
Contact Yamuna Jansh 54794833 email: sunshinecoast@yogaindailylife.org.au
Sat 16 Dec: Brisbane (Major Concert - West End)
Open 7pm @ Core Yoga Studios, 43 Vulture St, West End
§ with guest artist Tenzin Choegyal (Tibet)
Tix $20/$15conc
Chai and snacks by Tulsi Fine Foods
Contact Shen 0415 106428 email: shen@ethnosuperlounge.com
Sun 17 Dec: Brisbane (Home Concert - Grange)
§ Pure Indian Classical Concert
Open 6pm
Email Shen for details
Tix by donation ($20 recommended)
Contact Ajit Mangar 3828 8085, 0418 784545 email: amangar@bigpond.net.au
§ Taro Terahara is also available for bansuri lessons and private concerts.
High quality bansuri flutes will be available for sale.
For further info contact Shen 0415 106428
Further info at www.ethnosuperlounge.com/taro-in-oz
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