The Concert
We are honored to have Roberta Flack, Boris Purushottama Grebenshikov, Samir Chatterjee, Kristin Hoffmann and other acclaimed classical, jazz and world musicians join us for this inaugural concert, dedicated to the music of one of the great visionaries of our time – Sri Chinmoy.
Featured Performers:
Roberta Flack is a six-time Grammy Award–winning singer/songwriter, known for the chart-topping hits “Killing Me Softly”, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Where Is the Love”. (www.robertaflack.com)
Boris Purushottama Grebenshikov Boris Purushottama Grebenshikov is a Russian music legend and has produced more than 50 albums since the formation of his legendary band Aquarium in 1972. In recent years his music has been heavily influenced by Eastern philosophy and incorporated a range of different styles, from folk and blues to ethnic translucent acoustics. In a prolific career that has spanned almost four decades, BG (Boris Purushottama Grebenshikov) has continued to enchant his audiences with new sounds and a lyrical language that has earned him the affectionate title “Poet Laureate of Russia”. (www.grebenshikovconcert.com)
Kristin Hoffmann Kristin Hoffman, is a singer/songwriter and classically trained at the Juilliard School of Music. Her pure voice and captivating presence has been resonating with audiences on a deeper emotional and spiritual level. (www.kristinhoffmann.com/)
Samir Chatterjee is a virtuoso tabla player who has collaborated with some of the finest musicians of the world. His performances have been described as exuberant, intricate and catalytic in the fusion of Indian and Western music. (www.tabla.org/samir.htm)