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Do You Remember Korla Pandit?

Noel7 — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 20:12:45 GMT

Korla played the organ most of the time, and the piano. He developed a type of music known as "Exotica."

I remember it seemed like he was always on TV wearing a turban, staring out at us with those eyes.

I was surfing through the PBS stations late last night and came across an interview with him by a man studying the era of lounge musicians.

It was so fascinating, I did a little research on him. He was really an African-American man. Remember, back then, the 50s and 60s, so many stars had created backgrounds and names.

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Noel7 — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 20:15:30 GMT

I haven't thought of him in a long time.

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AKgirl2 — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 20:33:51 GMT

@Noel7 ~ I have never heard of him...originally from east coast, maybe that has something t do with it?

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Noel7 — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 20:53:05 GMT

@AKgirl2 wrote:
@Noel7 ~ I have never heard of him...originally from east coast, maybe that has something t do with it?

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Hi AK girl

He was from Missouri but he did move out to Hollywood at some point. I think he was on national TV.

Fascinating guy, very talented, at one point he starred as a magician. He never spoke on this shows that I remember. I suppose because he didn't have an Indian accent.

@AKgirl2

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sunshine45 — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:02:34 GMT

the magnetic theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyyKbUwrAFo

miserlou

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9ytSC8rz84

have never heard of korla pandit before.

very interesting background though as i was reading through his wiki page......will have to watch for this pbs special.

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maestra — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:18:39 GMT

Jude Law could portray him in a movie. The resemblance is striking.

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libbyannE — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:19:46 GMT

Never heard of him.

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ShowMe — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:23:42 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
Korla played the organ most of the time, and the piano. He developed a type of music known as "Exotica."

I remember it seemed like he was always on TV wearing a turban, staring out at us with those eyes.

I was surfing through the PBS stations late last night and came across an interview with him by a man studying the era of lounge musicians.

It was so fascinating, I did a little research on him. He was really an African-American man. Remember, back then, the 50s and 60s, so many stars had created backgrounds and names.

@Noel7.......I saw the whole show late last night. Think it was on for like 2 hours. Was trying to go to sleep when I first started watching, but just couldn't quit watching it. That interview took place on the show about Maya Angelou.....excellent show. It was on her life. It was on PBS World. Maya Angelou was from St. Louis. She is the one that read the poem she wrote for Bill Clinton's Inauguration. She was a very interesting woman.....and what a life she had.

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Noel7 — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:28:41 GMT

Thanks @sunshine45

Trippy music, as they say

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Noel7 — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:31:55 GMT

HI @ShowMe !

I only saw the part about Korla Pandit and then a few minutes of the guy who came after him. It was fascinating!

Then I looked him up in Wiki, checked the images section online and it was even more fascinating.

Love Maya Angelou

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AKgirl2 — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 22:11:49 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
@AKgirl2 wrote:
@Noel7 ~ I have never heard of him...originally from east coast, maybe that has something t do with it?
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Hi AK girl

He was from Missouri but he did move out to Hollywood at some point. I think he was on national TV.

Fascinating guy, very talented, at one point he starred as a magician. He never spoke on this shows that I remember. I suppose because he didn't have an Indian accent.

@AKgirl2

@Noel7 ~ I'm from the big🍎. gonna google the fellow.

Re: Do You Remember Korla Pandit?

SeaMaiden — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 22:50:43 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
Korla played the organ most of the time, and the piano. He developed a type of music known as "Exotica."

I remember it seemed like he was always on TV wearing a turban, staring out at us with those eyes.

I was surfing through the PBS stations late last night and came across an interview with him by a man studying the era of lounge musicians.

It was so fascinating, I did a little research on him. He was really an African-American man. Remember, back then, the 50s and 60s, so many stars had created backgrounds and names.

OMG! @Noel7 I have a story to tell you! Back when I was a young girl, my mother and I was in a shopping mall in the Bellevue, Wa, area where we live. This was probably early 1960's. Korla Pandit was playing Piano there. Not sure why....He saw my Mother in audience of people listening to him play. She was strikingly beautiful ,had natural platinum white hair. She was very pretty and always stood out with her beauty... My Mother must have been late 30's.... she modeled before marrying my father.

Anyway, he came over to her and introduced himself. He was fascinated by her. My Mother invited him to dinner at our home while he was visiting....he came to dinner! My Father was gratious when he came to our home ... I think he knew that Korla liked my Mom! It just made him proud to be her husband as Korla was VERY taken by her! I think if she had been single he would have whisked her away!

I have never ever spoke to anyone who remembered him so your thread was so cool! Hope you enjoyed my story.

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Noel7 — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 23:05:03 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@Noel7 wrote:
Korla played the organ most of the time, and the piano. He developed a type of music known as "Exotica."

I remember it seemed like he was always on TV wearing a turban, staring out at us with those eyes.

I was surfing through the PBS stations late last night and came across an interview with him by a man studying the era of lounge musicians.

It was so fascinating, I did a little research on him. He was really an African-American man. Remember, back then, the 50s and 60s, so many stars had created backgrounds and names.
OMG! @Noel7 I have a story to tell you! Back when I was a young girl, my mother and I was in a shopping mall in the Bellevue, Wa, area where we live. This was probably early 1960's. Korla Pandit was playing Piano there. Not sure why....He saw my Mother in audience of people listening to him play. She was strikingly beautiful ,had natural platinum white hair. She was very pretty and always stood out with her beauty... My Mother must have been late 30's.... she modeled before marrying my father.

Anyway, he came over to her and introduced himself. He was fascinated by her. My Mother invited him to dinner at our home while he was visiting....he came to dinner! My Father was gratious when he came to our home ... I think he knew that Korla liked my Mom! It just made him proud to be her husband as Korla was VERY taken by her! I think if she had been single he would have whisked her away!

I have never ever spoke to anyone who remembered him so your thread was so cool! Hope you enjoyed my story.

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I *LOVE* your story @SeaMaiden

And I'm so glad you shared it here! Wow, that was very generous of your mother to invite him to dinner. And wonderful of your dad to appreciate and feel comfortable with your Mom's beauty!

I have one question... did Korla wear his turban? This is such a fun story of yours

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Noel7 — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 23:17:02 GMT

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 23:38:20 GMT

@Noel7 I was quite young....but, I remember him coming to our home and I believe he did wear the turban. Again it was many years ago and not a real clear memory.

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Noel7 — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 01:28:53 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@Noel7 I was quite young....but, I remember him coming to our home and I believe he did wear the turban. Again it was many years ago and not a real clear memory.

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What a fun family memory to have @SeaMaiden !

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cookie5 — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:11:30 GMT

Yes! I was a young girl and remember him on TV. Memories....

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sunshine45 — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 16:53:37 GMT

i am going to ask my mother if she has heard of him.

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Noel7 — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:55:21 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
i am going to ask my mother if she has heard of him.

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@sunshine45

That will be interesting, maybe showing a photo would help, he was an interesting looking guy.