World Music Institute to Present Anoushka Shankar At Pioneer Works

WMI and Pioneer Works will co-present world-renowned Grammy Award-nominated composer and sitarist Anoushka Shankar. On October 7th, Anoushka brings her new quintet to Pioneer Works. The ensemble has carved out a multifaceted and dynamic sound as they perform music from her newly-released mini-album alongside thoroughly shaken-up, reinterpreted gems from her previous releases, including last year's Grammy-nominated live album Between Us. The quintet, representing the very best of the thriving London music scene, is composed of clarinetist Arun Ghosh, drummer-composer Sarathy Korwar, Carnatic percussionist Pirashanna Thevarajah, and bassist Tom Farmer, each of whom are startlingly-talented solo artists in their own right.

WMI's WOMEN'S VOICES series celebrates the role that female artists play in the preservation and promotion of their respective cultures and traditions.

About World Music Institute:

Founded in 1985 as a not-for-profit, World Music Institute (WMI) has served as one of the leading presenters of world music and dance within the United States. WMI is committed to presenting the best in traditional and contemporary music and dance from around the world with the goal of inspiring wonder for the world's rich cultural traditions, promoting awareness and appreciation and encouraging cross-cultural dialog and exchange. WMI presents at venues throughout the city and depends on both public and private funding to accomplish its mission.

The program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Performance Details: 

Pioneer Works, Saturday, October 7th

159 Pioneer St. Brooklyn, NY 11231

7 PM - Doors / 8 PM - Show

$55 - Advance / $65 - Day-of

Standing - Limited Seating