Northwest Folklife: Pacific School of Indian Music – Classical Sitar Ensemble

Sampada Bhalerao learned Indian Classical sitar and vocal music from her mother at an early age. After moving to Seattle in 1992, she continued learning music with other virtuosos. She then started teaching music to children as well as to adults. Bhalerao has performed in many prestigious venues and occasions in Pacific Northwest regions and in the United States. Children as well as adults perform music together in this sitar ensemble – making it a very unique program where the audience gets to hear 15 sitars together creating music.

About Northwest Folklife

Northwest Folklife is a community-powered celebration of the music, arts, and heritage that make up the brilliant cultural tapestry of the greater Pacific Northwest. With over 5,000 performers on 20+ stages, 200 vendors, 500 volunteers, and upwards of 250,000 attendees, this remains one of the largest access-for-all festivals in the nation. The festival is more than a celebration of the diversity of the Pacific Northwest, it’s a chance to engage directly with the many communities that make up our region.

We are committed to access for all regardless of background or income and therefore continue to operate without tickets or gates. Each year, Northwest Folklife depends on donations from generous individuals, foundations, government, and corporate partners in order to meet operating expenses, produce the annual Festival, and maintain year-round programs and events. It’s not easy to sustain, and we need your support. Everybody is a bearer of and participant in Folklife, and we are committed to make certain everyone is able to come and celebrate with us.

Tickets: We suggest a donation of $10 per person, per day (or $20 for family/groups), but gladly accept donations of any amount!

About Northwest Folklife

http://www.nwfolklife.org/

About Pacific School of Indian Music

https://sampadabhalerao.blogspot.com