Zoobin says that his form of Bollywood dancing is a "fusion of Indian classical dancing with Western dance moves".

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Starting 12 July, this festival presents live Indian classical music at its best and is a beautiful way to experience poetic verse and complex rhythm.

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Known mostly for his accomplishment as a Kathak (Indian classical dance) performer, Birju Maharaj will render thumris composed by his grandfather, Bindadin Maharaj of the Lucknow Gharana.

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She had vocal training in Indian classical music for two decades.

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Though she began her violin career learning Bach and Beethoven, Narayanan now studies classical Indian music under a guru.

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Koushik's parents, who emigrated from Calcutta to Ontario in the '60s, had him studying classical Indian music when he was a boy.

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Also, despite his classical and Indian rummagings, the origin of the festival remains obscure.

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Long reserved for people who held constitutional posts, including former prime ministers and presidents, state funerals have recently been given for Indian soldiers and others seen to have achieved distinction in various fields, including classical vocalist Bhimsen Joshi in 2011.

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