November 12, 2004

Indian Percussionist Sandip Burman at Boise State Nov. 21

Boise State University presents tabla artist Sandip Burman and Friends in a concert at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in the Special Events Center. The concert is part of the Global Expressions Series featuring music, spoken word and dance from a variety of cultures. Tickets are $10 general, and $5 for students, seniors, Boise State employees and alumni through Select-a-Seat. Call 426-4636 for more information. Burman will also present a free music clinic for horns, strings and percussion from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Special Events Center. Space is limited, so interested musicians must R.S.V.P. at 426-5950. Burman is considered to be one of the greatest tabla performers in the world and has made a name for himself as a player with blinding speed and crisp, clear precision. His vast repertoire, flexibility and creativity have enabled him to play jazz and world music in addition to traditional Indian classical music. (Tabla is a set of two small tuned drums used in North Indian music.) His work is featured on the soundtrack of Tim Burton’s “Mars Attacks” and on the album Global Fusion from Warner Brothers. Burman has also been a visiting faculty member at Rotterdam Conservatory in Holland and he has toured and taught in the United States, Europe, Mexico, North Africa, Israel and Canada. -30- Contact: Rob Meyer, Student Union and Activities, (208) 426-1223, rmeyer@boisestate.edu                                                                Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Relations, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu