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Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India Make their Houston debut with

The Spirit of India Presented by Society for the Performing Arts

HOUSTON—(9/17/2015) From Rajasthan to Mumbai, experience the lush and exotic sounds of India as Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India make their Houston debut performing The Spirit of India Thursday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. in the Wortham Center’s Cullen Theater, presented by Society for the Performing Arts.

With 17 professional artists onstage, Houston audiences will experience the soul of a veritable feast of Indian sounds, featuring a mix of Indian and Western instruments such as bass drums, side drums, trombone, tabla, dholak, harmonium and clarinet, many others. This musical extravaganza combines traditional and contemporary music with mesmerizing rhythms and colorful costumes for a show that characterizes the India of today. Centered on hypnotic sights and sounds of the Indian homeland, audiences can experience one of the world’s most fascinating cultures right from their seat!

Founded by Artistic Director and Indian legendary artist Rahis Bharti, the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India preserve authenticity while successfully bringing richness and excitement to every performance. Presenting a new direction in Indian live music and dance for the first time, Bharti’s The Spirit of India combines original aspects of Indian culture mixed with lavish entertainment such as acrobats, sword dancers and even fire eaters. Full of energy and emotion, this colorful spectacle will captivate and carry you away in a whirlwind of entertainment.

Tickets for Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India’s The Spirit of India range from $28-$73 and can be purchased online at www.spahouston.org, by phone at 713-227-4SPA or at the courtyard level ticket office at Jones Hall located at 615 Louisiana St. Hours of operation: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday. For groups of 15 or more call 713-632-8113. Prices are subject to change.

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Founded in 1966, Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) is the largest independent non-profit presenting organization in the Southwest. Since its inception, SPA has sponsored more than 1,000 performances of the world’s finest music, dance and theater events, in adherence to the belief that the arts are fundamental to the overall enrichment and quality of life within the community. In addition to presenting artists, SPA seeks to provide a variety of learning experiences for adults and children through master classes, lectures and special student performances, as well as build relationships between the performing arts and other interests within the greater Houston area and throughout the state of Texas.

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