Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles

CJ- CJ is part of the foundation of Rukus Avenue's sound. He is featured prominently on both Passage to India (1999) and The Movement (2004 Karmacy). His contributions on those records, Shala Bol Veh, Tu Nach Le & Tu Hi Tu are both memorable and timeless. His dynamic vocal range and repertoire have delighted audiences worldwide. www.rukusavenue.com
Gingger - The world's only female double violinist, singer, and composer has entranced audiences and critics alike. From her pop DVD, which spent 4 weeks at #1 on the US Billboard charts, to her worldwide tours and soundtrack projects (including co-composing on Mel Gibson's THE PASSION OF CHRIST), Gingger has developed a haunting sound all her own. www.gingger.com
Gurpreet Chana- Table player Gurpreet has been taught in the Punjab Gharana (style) from his Ustad Ji Professor Parshotam Singh. He started by playing at the Gurdawara (Sikh Temple) with kirtan (sacred hymns) and continues to do so. Gurpreet's passion for percussion instruments has led him to experiment with other world beats and percussion instruments such as the djembe, congas, cajon, dhol, zarb and daf. www.thetablaguy.com
Mark Kilian - Mark is a musician and film composer whose deep understanding and appreciation of South African music, jazz, electronica and modern classical music has formed a rhythmically sophisticated, evocative and driving music style. His work includes music for films by director Gavin Hood (TSOTSI, RENDITION). Composer of IFFLA 2008 selection BEFORE THE RAINS, Mark will perform a live selection from the film score. www.markkilian.com
Raagapella is Stanford University's all-male South Asian focus a cappella group. With a repertoire of Bollywood pop, traditional cultural music, and fusion pieces, Raagapella has sung in venues ranging from dormitories to stadiums like the Hollywood Bowl. www.stanford.edu/group/raagapella/
Sammy Chand - Sammy is an accomplished music producer, songwriter and founder of the record label Rukus Avenue. His diverse musical taste and unique productions can be attributed to his formative years in London, being raised by Punjabi parents and their subsequent migration to Los Angeles. His music career spans over a decade and a half, with numerous accomplishments and credits attached to his name. www.rukusavenue.com
Sandeep- Former musical director and lead singer of the award winning acapella group Penn Masala, Sandeep nurtured his creative energies in the studio after graduation, recording a demo disc with money earned producing radio spots. Sandeep, together with Sammy Chand (Rukus Avenue), began the task of laying down tracks for his full-length debut, From the Outside, ready to be unveiled. www.rukusavenue.com
RHYTHM VILLAGE SCHEDULE: WEDNESDAY: 6:45-7:15 - TABLA MAESTRO GURPREET CHANA (AMAL) WILL BE JOINED BY DOUBLE VIOLINIST GINGGER SHANKAR 7:15-9:00 - DJ JAVIER MALDONADO SPINS 9:00-9:30 - MARK KILIAN -COMPOSER OF BEFORE THE RAINS WILL PERFORM LIVE SELECTIONS FROM THE FILMS SOUNDTRACK 9:30-11:00 - DJ JAVIER MALDONADO SPINS THURSDAY: 6:45-7:15 - GURPREET CHANA IS JOINED BY BOMBAY DUB ORCHESTRA FOR A FUSION ELECTRONICA SET 7:15-9:00 - BOMBAY DUB ORCHESTRA SPINS 9:00-9:30 -MEMBERS OF THE CAST ALONG WITH MUSICIANS FROM THE FILM KISSING COUSINS WILL PERFORM LIVE 9:30-11:00 - BOMBAY DUB ORCHESTRA SPINS FRIDAY: 6:45-7:15 - STANFORD’S AWARD WINNING S. ASIAN ACAPELLA GROUP RAAGAPELLA WILL PERFORM BOLLYWOOD STANDARDS 7:15-9:00 - DJ DOC BLADEZ SPINS 9:00-9:30 - RUKUS AVENUE’S CJ WILL PERFORM TRACKS FROM THE UPCOMING RELEASE AMERICAN BOLLYWOOD. 9:30-11:00 - DJ DOC BLADEZ SPINS SATURDAY: 1:30-6:00 - MIKE-ILL & HEARTFOOD PRESENTS DJ 6:00-6:30 - A TRIBUTE TO RD BURMAN –VARIOUS ARTISTS TO PERFORM SPECIAL PIECES BASED ON RD BURMAN SONGS. FEATURING GINGGER SHANKAR, BOMBAY DUB ORCHESTRA, CJ & RAAGAPELLA 6:30-7:00 - MARK KILIAN TO PERFORM 8:30-9:00 - PRE-RELEASE PERFORMANCE BY SANDEEP (FROM THE OUTSIDE) 9:00-9:30 - ADDITIONAL SET FROM RAAGAPELLA 9:30-11:30 - DOC BLADEZ TO CLOSE OUT THE EVENING
LOOSE-CONTROL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE IFFLA RHYTHM VILLAGE AFTER PARTY "BOLLYWOOD BASH" The Ultimate Disco Funk for the Man who started it all - R.D. BURMAN Saturday April 26th, 2008, 10:00pm Exclusively at TANTRA 3705 West Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 With Music by: DJ Blaze -- Mixing Bhangra and Hip Hop DJ Esque -- Playing the Best of Bollywood DJ Karan -- Mixing Bhangra and Bollywood Special Performance by: UK's BOMBAY DUB ORCHESTRA Contact: www.loose-control.com, info@loose-control.com, or call Amit @ 864-650-4969