A Breathless Half Dance, Half Dare
The NY Times hails Mike Block and Sandeep Das' sound as "Breathless...half dance, half dare," and we dare you not to dance along in the aisles. After meeting as members of Yo-Yo Ma's Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble, Block (cello/vocals) and Das (tabla) joined together to form an energetic, dynamic cross-genre duo. Alone, Mike Block and Sandeep das are musical innovators and masters of their craft. Together, Block and Das explore the uncharted musical space of cello and tabla, drawing on traditional Indian rhythmic compositions and classic American melodies. The result is a sound unlike any other. One that is absolutely mesmerizing to watch and as spirited as it is soulful, like a steaming cup of hot chai.
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Adults: $25
Youth:* $12.50
*Up to Age 22
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In partnership with the Chapman Cultural Center, we continue to welcome and encourage masks, particularly for those in high-risk populations, at this time, though, facial coverings are NOT required to attend Spartanburg Philharmonic concerts. We continue to prioritize safety for all who engage with us. Along with our partners at the CCC, we will continue to monitor local infection rates regularly, and policies may change as we receive updated information.
The Artists
Mike Block, Cello
Mike Block is a pioneering cello player, singer, composer, and educator, passionate about cross-cultural collaboration through music, and committed to inspiring individuals and connecting communities. Mike attended the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied cello and received the Jim Hall Prize for Undergraduate Achievement.
“Vital rich-hued solo playing breathless…half dance, half dare”
Sandeep Das, Tabla
Das is one of the unique Indian Classical Musicians to actively seek a new context for his instrument– since his debut concert with Ravi Shankar at the age of 17, he has gone on to perform with iconic artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Paquito D’Rivera at prestigious venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to the Royal Albert Hall. P
“When [Sandeep] plays the tabla, he is a creator of myths, a master communicator, and an orchestra, all in one.”
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