<img title="(From left) Satyajit Talwalkar, Sanjoy Das, Sheldon D&rsquo;Silva, Gino Banks, Sangeet Haldipur and (seated in centre) Rakesh Chaurasia will perform" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/jan/RAF.jpg" alt="(From left) Satyajit Talwalkar, Sanjoy Das, Sheldon D&rsquo;Silva, Gino Banks, Sangeet Haldipur and (seated in centre) Rakesh Chaurasia will perform" /> (From left) Satyajit Talwalkar, Sanjoy Das, Sheldon D&rsquo;Silva, Gino Banks, Sangeet Haldipur and (seated in centre) Rakesh Chaurasia will perform
BEST known for blending Indian classical tunes with world music, Rakesh And Friends, is a treat to watch live. Comprising Rakesh Chaurasia (flute), Gino Banks (drums), Satyajit Talwalkar (tabla), Sheldon D&rsquo;Silva (bass guitar), Sanjoy Das (guitar) and Sangeet Haldipur (keyboard and vocals), the band will perform a show for charity today.
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&ldquo;This is our first concert of 2017, and what better way to start the new season than with a charity show. We will be performing to raise funds for the treatment of kids suffering from cancer (Rose and Time &amp; Talents Club, a charitable organisation) and to contribute towards rainwater harvesting measures in rural Maharashtra,&rdquo; says Chaurasia.
The musician, who is veteran flautist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia&rsquo;s nephew, adds, &ldquo;We&rsquo;ll present classical ragas in a contemporary style. The aim is to ensure that music lovers across age groups enjoy it. We will also showcase two new, unreleased compositions,&rdquo; he adds.
Banks is also excited about the show. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s an important concert for me because the causes we&rsquo;re working for are significant. I feel proud to be able to contribute towards creating awareness and raising funds for children with cancer,&rdquo; says the drummer. Meanwhile, Haldipur feels proud that he is able to promote independent music. &ldquo;Such shows help us keep the tradition of non-film music alive and kicking in the country,&rdquo; he sums up.
On: Today, 7 pm At: Tata Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point. Cost: Rs 300 onwards log on to bookmyshow.com

Fusion collective Rakesh And Friends performs in aid of cancer and rainwater harvesting in rural Maharashtra

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