They don’t want to let go what they have left when they came here. I think they are more aware and glued on to the Indian culture here. So the American way of life has not changed the musical preference of Indian Americans? But it is always a pleasure to come over here because we visit here only once in two or three years. I wouldn’t say the audiences are different. I think it is the music that communicates to every audience. When I sing Breathless, the kind of ecstasy the audience goes into, whether I sing in Ahmedabad, or whether I sing in Kerala, or whether I sing in Raleigh or Detroit, it is the same. You know kajra re is as popular here as it is there. I wouldn’t say there are any differences because, at the end of the day, they are all Indians, whether they are here, or whether they are there. How would you compare the Indian American concert audiences with audiences in India? Is there any difference in taste and sensibilities? ![]() I think from what I gathered, it’s been a memorable concert for the audience and for us. And of course, we had Shankar-Ehsan-Loy songs, which are popular, so people end up dancing, clapping. Modernized a little gave it a fresh fragrance, which people really appreciated. Burman, LaxmikanthPyarelal, with our own little twist. We got a chance to perform the songs of Madan Mohan, S.D. We paid our respects and dedication to all the great masters of Indian cinema. The first part of the concert is a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema. Wonderful! This tour has been really special. ![]() You have performed in six cities so far in the current tour. Before the concert Mahadevan sat for an interview. Its main sponsor, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), is using the tour to spread awareness about childhood obesity. WASHINGTON, DC: Popular playback singer Shankar Mahadevan was in the U.S capital, where his troupe, Shankar Ehsan Roy, performed Friday night as part of a nine-city U.S. Playback singer Shankar Mahadevan promotes AAPI cause in 9-city tour
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