Get out and try something different
I had the privilege of attending a classical Indian music concert sponsored by PADMINI and Outpost Productions this past weekend. Not one to consider myself a fan of classical music in general, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. However, I'm glad I went -- the experience turned out to be quite exceptional, and extremely uplifting.
The Simms Center for the Performing Arts at Albuquerque Academy provided an intimate setting that allowed all to clearly see Maestro Amjad Ali Khan and his two sons, Amaan and Ayaan perform on the sarod. The music was inspirational and moving, but being able to see the musicians in person and the expressions on their faces, and the skill in which they played their instruments, was half of the experience. Watching the tabla player alone, was an experience in itself. It's not possible to get the same results just by listening to a CD.
After the concert, I was able to meet the musicians. They were very nice, and truly down-to-earth. I even got a CD from the two brothers, entitled Truth, that is more modern in nature. What a serendipitous chain of events!