ROOPA MAHADEVAN
“To concoct a performance by Roopa Mahadevan, you’d have to take the expansive voice of Mariah Carey, marinate it in unflinching south Indian tradition, add a zest of percussionist Zakir Hussein, and top it off with the sway of [her lush curly locks]. When Mahadevan bursts into a soulful aria of Carnatic music (the classical music of south India), she’s bold and breathtaking...”
— Stanford Magazine
“... a generous, magnetic stage presence.” — Chicago Reader
“... a generous, magnetic stage presence.” — Chicago Reader
Roopa Mahadevan is a leading Indian classical vocalist and crossover artist in the South Asian diaspora. Known for her powerful and emotive voice, multidisciplinary talents, and collaborative spirit, Roopa's artistic projects take her to diverse soundscapes and corners of the world - from Chennai's Music Academy to the cutting-edge venues of New York City and the cultural centers of American suburbia. Roopa strives to build community, celebrate differences, and find joy.
ROOPA LIVE!
with Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Mark Your Calendars!
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Roopa in Flux @ Western Arts Alliance Juried Showcase
September 3 @ 7:45 pm
Bing Theatre, USC — Los Angeles, CA
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From the Golden Age to the Golden Gate: Roots & Reimaginations
October 10 @ 7:30 pm
Montalva Arts Centre — Saratoga, CA
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Songs for Many Lives premiere
Date TBD
Bay Area, California
