2001 by Tampa entrepreneur Tejas Patel. Project Ahimsa (which means non-violence
in Hindi) is dedicated to fostering unity and peace through arts exchange and
education. By creating opportunities for youth to explore multi-cultural artistic
expression, Project Ahimsa found they could empower youth in isolated, poor and
fragmented communities.
P R O J E C T A H I M S A
www.projectahimsa.org
A Global Effort To Empower Youth Through Music
celebrates its
4th ANNIVERSARY
and the
LAUNCH OF ITS TAMPA CHAPTER
with
AN EVENING OF MUSIC, ART & FOOD
at the
SALVADOR DALI MUSEUM
St. Petersburg, FL
7 pm - 11 pm
OPEN BAR
Purchase a Ticket before Tuesday, Sept. 13
and Receive a Free CD!
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[ S P O N S O R E D B Y ]
Financial
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[ E N T E R T A I N M E N T ]
L. SHANKAR
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Featuring
L. Shankar,
Robin DiMaggio
and
The Renaissance Center
Culture Kids, Jr. Jazz Ambassadors
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Renaissance Latin Jazz Ensemble
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Live DJs (T-Urbangroove)
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Taal Dance Company
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[ T I C K E T S ]
Proceeds from the event will benefit music education program
for children throughout the world as well as locally in the
Tampa Bay area.
A portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit the
Red Cross Relief Effort in areas devastated by Hurricane
Katrina.
Tickets will be sold at the door for $100.
Receive a 25% discount by purchasing tickets in advance.
Couples may purchase two advance tickets for $120.
Purchase a Ticket before Tuesday, Sept. 13
and Receive a Free CD!
[ A B O U T ]
co-founded in 2001 by Tampa entrepreneur Tejas Patel. Project Ahimsa
(which means non-violence in Hindi) is dedicated to fostering unity and
peace through arts exchange and education. By creating opportunities for
youth to explore multi-cultural artistic expression, Project Ahimsa found
they could empower youth in isolated, poor and fragmented communities.
The organization's programming is inspired by the teachings of Mahatma
Gandhi, creating and supporting projects which assist disadvantaged youth
in both the United States (California, Florida, and Colorado) and India
(Ahmedabad and Kolkata). Project Ahimsa is based in San Francisco, CA,
and operates under the auspices of the Patel Foundation for Global
Understanding (www.global-understanding.org) based in Tampa, FL. All
donations to Project Ahimsa (a registered 501c3 through the Foundation for
Global Understanding) are 100% tax deductible.
Project Ahimsa recently created summer music programs at the
Renaissance Center for the Arts in Tampa, Florida. To learn more, visit
http://www.projectahimsa.org.
The Patel Foundation for Global Understanding
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[ A R T I S T B I O S ]
L. SHANKAR
Shankar, widely known as a living legend in the world of music, has
entranced audiences and critics alike all over the world. Shankar is an
acclaimed vocalist, violinist, composer and producer who has sold over
twenty million albums.
A child prodigy, born into a renowned family of musicians, he studied vocal
from the age of two, violin from the age of five, and played his first concert
at the age of seven. His 1980 release, Who's To Know, and Phil Collins' solo
debut, Face Value, introduced the unique sound of Shankar's own
invention, the 10 string stereophonic Double Violin, to listeners around the
world. The Double Violin, designed by Shankar and built by Ken Parker,
covers the entire range of the orchestra's double bass, cello, viola and
violin, and is the only one of its kind in the world. The combination of
Shankar's haunting vocals, double violin and his skill as a composer has
brought him worldwide acclaim as an innovator.
Shankar has released numerous solo albums and videos in various idioms of
music, from Pop / Rock to World Music. Shankar's numerous collaborations
have brought him international audiences. His pop albums have featured
an impressive line-up of guest musicians including Frank Zappa, Peter
Gabriel, Phil Collins, John Waite, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Stewart
Copeland (The Police), Steve Vai, Ginger Baker and Nils Lofgren (E Street
Band) and members of Toto.
RAVIDRUMS
Ravidrums' resume reads like a Who's Who list. He's performed with such
artists as Will Smith, George Clinton, Slash, Ray Manzarek (the Doors), Paul
Oakenfold and DJ Reach from the Carson Daly Show. In addition, he was
featured in 'The Matrix Reloaded.'
This year alone, Ravidrums has performed across the country on the Hot
Import Nights Tour, and performed internationally for Michael Jordan and
FOX (at the Super Bowl VIP Celebrity Party). In addition, he has an EP due
out in late fall with his new band Rescue Mission.
Ravi was named BEST DRUMMER IN THE STATE of FLORIDA 1994 by
JAM Magazine, and won the Thoroughbred Music \ 98 Rock BEST
DRUMMER IN THE STATE award in 1990. For more information, visit
www.ravidrums.com.
