Event Recap: ISW Symphony Performs at WooSox Indian Heritage Day

On a vibrant and unforgettable evening at Polar Park in Worcester, ISW Symphony had the honor of performing the pregame entertainment for the Worcester Red Sox (WooSox) as part of the celebration of Indian Heritage Day on July 18th.

The Symphony’s Dhol-Tasha-Lezim ensemble was one of the standout moments of the event. What made this performance truly special was the all-women Dhol-Tasha team accompanied by enthusiastic kids on percussion — a powerful representation of cultural pride, inclusion, and youth engagement.

A total of 14 women and 5 children took to the home field, delivering an electrifying performance that brought folk traditions to the heart of a beloved American pastime. The group performed five unique renditions of traditional rhythms, creating a captivating musical journey that had spectators not just watching, but dancing and cheering along.

The children, thrilled to be part of the event, were especially excited to perform on a professional baseball field — a dream come true for many of them — and even got a chance to meet some of the WooSox players in person.

The performance was warmly received by the crowd and added a vibrant and rhythmic flavor to an already festive evening, showcasing the beauty of Indian culture through music and community spirit.

Women Performers  

Anjali Kinhikar, Aishwarya Mungarwadi, Anuradha Bhogle, Manjiri Patil, Meenakshi Vaze, Pranita Deshmukh, Prasanna Pawar, Sakshi Gurao, Samyukta Warty, Sarita Deshpande, Sonia Gera, Veena Dindore, Vishakha Khamankar.

Kids Performers

Ayaan Sahasrabudhe, Arjun Sahasrabudhe, Cyrus Bhada, Maurya Pawar, Vedant Mungarwadi

Support Team 

Arvind Kinhikar, Ashok Kale, Kaustubh Sahasrabudhe, Rajesh Khare, Sanket Gurao, Shamsnaz Bhada.

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