Words from fans

NOTE: Locations and professions of the people offering these comments are as of the time the quote was generated.

“Your CD is great! It was a big hit with my wife and me (definitely the over-40 crowd), but more surprisingly my 15-year old said it was awesome! When are you bringing out the next one?”
-Stephen Powell, Professor, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH

“I really enjoyed your show in DC and gave your CD that I had bought to my niece (who loved it) so I may be in the market for another one of your CDs as well.”
-Gagan Kanwar, Young Urban Professional, Austin, TX

“My dad bought it for me recently, and I've been playing it on repeat since yesterday! You have such a soulful voice. I wish I'd gotten to hear you in person this spring; can't wait until you go on tour again! “
-Julia Galef, Columbia University student, New York, NY

“Many thanks for your (brilliant!) performance yesterday evening, and for inviting Monika and me.”
-Charles Correa, Architect, Mumbai, India

“Before my work day devours me, I want to tell you how wonderful you were last night. As always, you sounded great! However, there was a commanding sense you brought to the stage last night which seemed to lead the vocalists. It was so mesmerizing to watch you.”
-Maria Mahdasian, Trader and wife of Black Sea Salsa Band leader, Boston, MA

“FROCK! can you sing girlfriend! am listening to your cd on repeat! WOW!!!
-Tanuja Desai Hidier, author of Born Confused (Scholastic, 2002), London, UK

“Your skills with lyrics are fascinating, because you are more of a storyteller, placing words in various tempos, than one who attempts to find alternate words to fit the rhyme scheme. I will say the staccato and legato structure with which you used your vocals was interesting, and sonorous. You have a nice, crisp voice, and it all works well.”
-Sharad Shah, writer, Wilmington, NC

“I had meant to just send a few words complimenting you on last night's performance...now that seems insignificant. You've done so much! Consider me a member of the Manisha fan-club. Looking forward to hearing you again sometime.”
-Samir Garg, MIT Sloan student, Cambridge, MA

“Just wanted to let you know that the CD sounds fantastic! I've listened to it a few times now and I think it's really excellent. Your writing has really become something else, so personal, strong, and unique.”
-Michael Cain, Musician and New England Conservatory Jazz Faculty, Brooklyn, NY

“Can't tell you how much I am liking this CD. Very deep and personal and evolved. It's encouraging to see that someone can go so far down their own path...”
-Erik Lawrence, Musician, Putney, VT

“I really enjoyed your show last night. What a great use of your voice as instrument, showcased by jazz, blues, and eastern influences. It was a lot of fun.”
-Kate Hardin, Researcher, Cambridge, MA

“Your music and voice are amazing; they are haunting and sometimes Auntie would hear me humming the music. . .”
-Dhiroobhai Desai, father of Tanuja (see above), Wilbraham, MA