I have experienced the most fun in life whenever I have ventured off the beaten path. I also believe that it's fantastic to be a stranger - everywhere. That feeling of discovery, combined with a special vulnerability and an increased level of communication, allow for adventures beyond the ordinary.
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March is Definitely Red Baraat’s Month!

I first came across this wonderful band at NY Fashion Week when I was privy to their stupendous performance and presence during the Ports 1961 Fall ‘09 show. During that show they played a medley of Bollywood tunes that had even the most inveterate fashion editors and buyers tapping their feet and shifting ever-so-slightly in their seat to the beat of the Dhol.

Lucky for us who are New Yorkers, Red Baraat - led by band leader, composer and percussionist Sunny Jain - is out in full force this month and all over the city. They are not to be missed. And if you still are in doubt, then do listen to a live performance by Red Baraat, recorded at Barbes last month for WNYC. Following are some of their dates, in Park Slope, the West and East Village. See you there!

RED BARAAT
Friday, March 5th @ Barbes in Park Slope
10pm-midnight
$10

SUNNY JAIN & TABOO
Saturday, March 6th @ Cornelia Street Cafe in West Village
(part of the Brooklyn Jazz Underground Festival)
9:30-10:45pm
$10
Featuring: Marc Cary, Donny McCaslin, Gary Wang and Achyut Joshi

RED BARAAT w/ DJ Boo
Sunday, March 7th @ Nublu in East Village
8pm-11pm
$10
Boo is a New York based DJ best known for his work with the Bronx based Hip-hop group, The Juggaknots. His DJ sets consist of a mix of everything from Jay-Z, Mos Def and Jamie Lidell to Prince, Daft Punk and BT Express. DJ Boo is currently working with Eternia and Nomadic Wax’s African Underground All-Stars.

**Sunday starts off Red Baraat’s March residency at Nublu with guest DJ’s.
3/7 - DJ Boo
3/14 - DJ Stylus
3/21 - DJ Rekha
3/28 - Dave Sharma (from Sub Swara)

Image courtesy of Sunny Jain

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