Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Artists from Minnesota: Shakun Maheshari, Ross Sutter & Laura MacKenzie


Shakun Maheshari demonstrates the traditional art of sandpainting, or rangoli, which she learned from her mother and grandmother in Rajasthan, India. Intricate rangoli designs may decorate the floors of houses, temples, and entryways. People make rangoli freehand by applying colors in a dry form or as a paste. The designs are said to bring good luck, peace, prosperity, and happiness into the home.

Ross Sutter & Laura MacKenzie present the musical traditions of Ireland and Scotland for audiences of all ages. Well known for his exceptional baritone voice, Ross Sutter plays an impressive collection of instruments including the Irish bodhran. Laura MacKenzie is also a fine singer, and her duet vocals with Ross are especially captivating. Laura MacKenzie performs on a dazzling array of wind-powered instruments (flutes, whistles, pipes, concertina).


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