WSU International Music Series Concert

Nirmala Rajasekar, Music of South India

Thursday | September 27 | 6:00-7:00pm
Performing Arts Center, Room 159 (Choral Rehearsal Room)
Winona State University
www.winona.edu/music/musicseries.asp

Nirmala Rajasekar began her musical training with the Veena at age 6 and her career as a soloist when she was 13. Rajasekar has performed Carnatic Music vocally and on the veena all over the world. Her music has been described as ‘sublime’, ‘creative and innovative yet seeped in traditional values’, and ‘ masterful and soulful’. She is the recipient of a number of awards and honors, including the Bush Fellowship and the McKnight Fellowship. Rajasekar is the artistic director of Naadha Rasa, Center for Music. She continues to teach and share her passion for Veena and Carnatic music.

This event is free and open to the public. The International Music Series is supported by the WSU Student Life Fee and Department of Music.

For more information, contact Catherine Schmidt at CSchmidt@winona.edu.

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