he FREE livestream concerts takes place Nov 21-22, 7pm EST to 7pm EST at live.pioneerworks.
From Ragas Festival:
Imagine if you asked every one of your musical heroes to please play a short set for you from their home. Now imagine they all said “Sure!” and agreed to play something no one else has ever seen.
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The founders of NYC’s Ragas Live Festival knew they couldn’t have a 24 hour live festival this year. They decided to live stream the festival, and quickly realized the extent that the pandemic could break down the barriers of festival logistics. With artists like Terry Riley, Zakir Hussain, Toumani Diabate, Andy Statman, and Betsayda Machado sidelined by COVID, they saw an opportunity- and Nov 21-22, 7pm EST to 7pm EST, Ragas Live Festival will feature legends of global music from 13 cities around the world for a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. For free.
Do let me know if you help us get the word out about the Ragas Live Festival. More info here– check out the list of performers….!
You’ll also want to know about the new Brooklyn Raga Massive album, “In D”! It’ll be released at the Ragas Live Festival. It streams at that link, and I’m happy to send you files for an advance listen.
Brooklyn Raga Massive – Ragas Live Festival 2020 reimagines the world music festival with an epic 24-hour, 24 set Live Broadcast
11/21/2020 – Venues Around the World, Global at 7pm EST
Ragas Live Festival has grown to become a vital element in the cultural landscape of New York City. Since its inception in 2012 when 50 musicians broadcast the theme of “Community, Unity, and Harmony” from WKCR, the festival has expanded to become a popular event at locations including The Rubin Museum of Art and Pioneer Works.
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