Maharashtrian Indie Artist Singer-Songwriter Manisha Shahane Featuring CD “When Parallel Lines Meet"

Maharashtrian Indie Artist Singer-Songwriter Manisha Shahane Featuring CD “When Parallel Lines Meet".  Manisha’s family descendents originate from a state called “Maharashtra” West India meaning “Great Nation”.  Clearly, the roots of these origins and international exposure are apart of the beautiful influences that is infused within Manisha’s music.  Her music is not only beautiful, it’s tranquil, peaceful soothing, and incorporates a powerful message of healing, love, and harmony within the world we live…

As a songstress Manisha Shahane unwittingly launched her career as a performing songwriter when she hung posters around Central Square and invited friends to hear some of her original songs at the Cezanne Café & Bakery in Cambridge, MA on November 21, 1999. The coffee shop ran out of bread for sandwiches during what turned out to be a standing-room-only show. Afterwards, she sat on the piano bench and sheepishly passed around a mailing list “just in case I perform my songs again sometime.” 

Her dedication and consistency, Manisha has since made over 175 appearances as a performing songwriter and countless more as a guest or band member of other groups. Following the 2004 release of her debut album, "Peace in Progress," her shows garnered audiences in numerous cities in the US, as well as in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and London. Combining a coming-of-age in southern Virginia with her Maharashtrian heritage, Manisha’s performances are a musical collage of folk, jazz, and Indian traditions, featuring her original songs & compositions, as well as covers and special arrangements. She’s especially drawn to the sound of the tabla, an Indian percussion instrument, which her father plays.

Manisha's has an extensive performance following at venues such as Grammy Museum twice in 2009. Manisha has also performed on college campuses, such as that of Wellesley College, Brandeis University, and Brown University.

Examples of notable invitations have included:

Women in Jazz Festival, UMass Amherst/Vermont Jazz Center (2005)

Local Colors International Festival, Roanoke, VA (2006)

Brihan Maharashtra Mandal Convention, Seattle, WA (2007)

UCLA Semel Institute Concert Series, Los Angeles, CA (2007)

With experience in genres ranging from Jazz to Classical to Rock to Indian music to Reggae to Afro-Cuban Armenian Salsa – and her original music - she has worked with musicians such as pianist Vince Evans (Luther Vandross, Dianne Reeves), percussionist Jerry Leake (Ali Akbar Khan, Natraj), bassist Eli Magen (Israeli Philharmonic), drummer Alison Miller (Sheila Jordan, Norah Jones), plus guitarists Kevin Barry (Mary Chapin Carpenter, Paula Cole) & Prasanna (Joe Lovano, Hari Prasad Chaurasia), and multi-instrumentalist Akili Jamal Haynes (Lenny Kravitz, Roberta Flack). One of her most memorable experiences was singing at Carnegie Hall as a member of Boston’s Chorus pro Musica.

So, sit back relax have a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of wine and enjoy some good conversation & music with “Manisha Shahane”.

Come join us Wednesday, 12/29/10 airs live 4:00 – 6:00 Central Time, USA – Show Call-in#:  (347) 215-6487.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/espirite-radio7/2010/12/29/wednesday-indie-artists-and-more

Manisha Shahane Links:

http://www.manishamusic.com

http://www.facebook.com/ManishaMusic

http://www.myspace.com/manishamusic

http://twitter.com/manishamusic

http://www.youtube.com/manishamusic

http://www.last.fm/music/Manisha+Shahane

http://www.ilike.com/artist/Manisha+Shahane

http://www.reverbnation.com/manishamusic