On Friday, March 11, the Boston-based world-jazz ensemble Natraj performs its adventurous blend of Indian classical music, West African music and contemporary jazz in a concert at Caribou High School, The show will begin at 7 p.m. and is hosted by Caribou Performing Arts. General admission tickets are $10 and $4 for children 12 and under. For tickets and information, contact 207-493-4278.
In conjunction with this concert, Natraj will be artist in residence at the Caribou High School, presenting workshops and an in-school concert, sponsored in part by the New England Foundation for the Arts and Katahdin Trust Company.
“Natraj is better than ever with driving percussion and now-searching, now-soaring melodic excursions — and for all of the intensity, there’s still plenty of open space,” raved the Boston Herald. From Boston to Toronto and Mumbai to Ghana, Natraj has delighted listeners since 1987. Now this acclaimed ensemble hits Caribou.
Natraj seamlessly melds the classical music of India, traditional music from West Africa and contemporary jazz to create its own unique and infectious style. Acclaimed as Boston’s Best Jazz Band by the Improper Bostonian, Natraj captivates and excites audiences with exotic textures, accessible melodies, and rhythmic energy.
“Natraj — the future of jazz, the future of world music — a spellbinding tapestry — a jazz hybrid of celebration and reflection,” extolled the Times of India.
In the March 11 concert, Natraj will feature the raga-influenced soprano saxophone of Phil Scarff; the emotive inflections of ECM recording artist and violist Mat Maneri; the warm, nimble solidity of bassist John Funkhouser; the tabla and multi-percussion mastery of Jerry Leake; and the high-energy groove of drummer Bertram Lehmann.
For tickets and more information, call 493-4278.
