Symphony Masala

A celebration of Indian culture via a history-spanning symphonic performance of Bollywood songs reimagined in their first-ever arrangements for Western instruments, created by celebrated vocalist Anuradha 'Juju' Palakurthi and acclaimed Indian American conductor Roger Kalia.

Overview

• Symphony Masala presents iconic songs from the last 70 years of Indian films.
  
• The show is offered as a customizable event for full orchestra with a run time of one hour, featuring vocal soloist Juju and conductor/MC Roger Kalia (90-minute version with intermission also available)
  
• Options for community engagement and partnerships with local artists/dancers
• Technical requirements: vocal mics for both singer (with optional duet partner) and conductor; audio playback with click track for conductor; optional lighting cues
• Instrumentation: 2222/4231/timp+2 perc(including drum set)/harp/piano/strings +electric bass

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Initial Reviews:

This first-of-its-kind concert featured Bollywood favorites conducted by Symphony New Hampshire Music Director Roger Kalia in the packed Nashua Center for the Arts auditorium in Nashua, NH. “Harish Dang, who hosted Sounds of India radio show played Bollywood songs for over 40 years in Greater Boston, said that history was made in Nashua on Oct. 21. “The stage presence and the melodious voice of Anuradha took the audience by a storm.” - India New England News

The seamless integration of Indian and Western music captivated the hearts of both traditional Bollywood music lovers and avid Western music enthusiasts. The symphony, along with Anuradha’s mesmerizing vocals, created a harmonious convergence that transcended cultural boundaries. -Jay-Ho

New 2025/26 season dates to be announced shortly