Anadis Music

A performance of classical and folkloric music of India and China,
as well as original compositions by critically acclaimed musical artists
with a beautiful sound, and outstanding technique.

ANADIS MUSIC*
is
Christopher Garcia
percussion of North and South India
frame drums, PAISTE metals, Mbwata
baa wehai

Jie Ma
Pipa, Ruan
string instruments of China

John Stephens
sitar, surbahar

*ANADI means without beginning in Sanskrit

"Like Yo Yo Ma has done for the cello by placing it in various genres of music and experimenting and collaborating with musicians of different styles around the world, pipa virtuoso Ma Jie has done the same for her traditional Chinese instrument."
INTERNATIONAL EXAMINER

"For those unfamiliar with Jie Ma, she is a world class musician....The instrument she plays, the pipa, is one of the oldest instruments in the world. " It is refreshing to see artists like Jie Ma evolve traditional music forms without discarding rich aspects of their artistic heritage or identity. While paying homage to an ancient Chinese instrument, Jie Ma has created a new, unique American sound which enriches the musical melting pot. "
HYPHEN MAGAZINE

"Christopher Garcia is a most uncommon percussionist.....known for precise execution of difficult time signatures at blazing tempos; and he’s a hand percussionist with a deep background in Indian and Latin American music. No mere timekeeper, he always seems to elevate whatever musical situation he finds himself in. "
PASADENA WEEKLY ARTICLE by Kirk Silsbee

"Christopher Garcia is one of those musicians who always seems to be on stage when amazing things are happening.....he's played with a jaw-dropping who's -who of musical luminaries.... Although he's a phenomenal drummer, he may be best known as a master of Vedic percussion techniques and, specifically, the tabla. "
LONG BEACH POST

INDOOR VENUE
a stage or a flat surface where all 3 musicians can perform comfortably
2 of the musicians sit on the floor and 1 of the musicians needs a chair

sound reinforcement if necessary
(dependent on the size of the venue)
3 MICS, 3 boom stands, 3 XLR cables, 2 monitors
electrical outlets for the above

OUTDOOR VENUE
same as above with a covering over the musicians
as the instruments tuning change considerably based
on the weather and direct sunlight or humidity