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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
October 14, 2008 |
CARY , NC – The world’s first Hindi, a capella ensemble – Penn Masala – is back in Cary to open the Town’s Annual Marvelous music Series on Saturday, October 18, 2008 , at 7:30 p.m. at the Herbert C. Young Community Center , 101 Wilkinson Ave. Tickets are still available for $18 (adults), $16 (seniors 55 and older), and $14 (12 and under) at the Community Center or at Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or (919) 834-4000; tickets are also available at the door.
Penn Masala first wowed audiences in Cary in 2003 with their appearance at the annual Diwali celebration. Formed in 1996 by students at the University of Pennsylvania , the members fuse South Asian music with a Western musical style in original song formats. After breakthrough performances in the late nineties, the group took the nation by storm and went on to perform for sold-out crowds in cities such as New York , Los Angeles , Chicago , San Francisco , and Houston . During the last decade, Penn Masala has spread the popularity of Hindi a cappella music abroad by performing in London , Toronto and India . In addition to their extensive tour schedule, Penn Masala has been featured in the soundtrack of American Desi and has released five full-length albums.
“In light of the tremendous attendance at our recent Diwali festival, this concert is the perfect opportunity to experience more of the Hindi culture through great musical entertainment,” said Performing Arts Coordinator Sarah Bunch.
Season tickets for the Marvelous Music Series are available through Saturday, January 10, 2009 , by requesting an order form at (919) 462-3969 or by downloading a form at www.townofcary.org; prices are $52 (4-concert package) and $45 (3-concert package). Families are also encouraged to purchase the new Friends & Family Fun Pack that includes four tickets to one individual concert, good for all ages for only $50.
This season’s Marvelous Music Series continues into 2009 with Fisk Jubilee Singers on Saturday, January 10; War Bonds: The Songs & Letters from WWII on Friday, February 13; BONUS Concert & Swing Dance, Charlie Chiklis & the Moonlighters on Saturday, April 18; and Rusty Evans – Tribute to Johnny Cash on Friday, May 1.
For more, visit Marvelous Music Series at www.townofcary.org or call (919) 469-4061.
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PRIMARY CONTACTS: |
Sarah Bunch, Performing Arts Coordinator, (919) 462-3969
April Raphiou, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 481-5091
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951 |
