Category: Rhythm
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Jonathan to get Desi version
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Kala Sangam, the Bradford-based cultural organisation, will showcase Flights of Fantasy based on Richard Bach’s Jonathan Livingstone Seagull on Saturday, 20th June at 7pm at Ganges Hall….reports Asian Lite News The world’s most famous seagull is getting a Desi version. Kala Sangam, the Bradford-based cultural organisation, will showcase Flights of Fantasy based on Richard Bach’s…
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Carnatic Choir to unite communities
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The British Carnatic Choir, a unique concept based on classical Indian music, is aimed at uniting diverse communities through music, will be officially launched on Friday (June 12)…reports Asian Lite News The concept is the brainchild of Dr Chithra Ramakrishnan, Artistic Director of Shruthi UK, a not-for-profit Midlands-based arts & culture organisation. The launch event, which will take…
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‘ I Bow To You Waheguru’
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Multi-talented singer-songwriter Manika Kaur returns with her second album – I Bow to You Waheguru. The album features contributions from Talvin Singh as well as several notable Western and Indian classical performers including Rakesh Chaurasia on bansuri/flute, Jyotsna Srikanth’s sinuous violin and Bernhard Schimpelsberger’s percussion…reports Asian Lite News Multi-talented singer-songwriter Manika Kaur returns with her second…
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INTERVIEW: Doctor P aka Shaun
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I think streaming music has allowed artists to self-release music without the need to pay a record label. It’s really opened up the music industry to allow talent to rise to the top more easily. Doctor P aka Shaun Brockhurst talks to Siddharth Jha American Electronic Dance Music artist Doctor P, aka Shaun Brockhurst, who performed in…
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Ria Rocks Debenhams
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Recently, The Rock shopping complex at Bury, Manchester, witnessed a unique cultural experiment. The frontage of Debenhams at The Rock became a colourful music box of eastern delights. Featuring the beautiful Dance Choreography of Ria Meera Munshi, owner of Multi-Award Winning & Guinness World Record Breaking Dance Academy: Ri Ri’s Dance Academy, based in Manchester.…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Afro-pop music
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Afro-pop musician who sings for African women…reports Mohammed Shafeeq Disowned by her family for daring to challenge traditions by acting in films, Fatoumata Diawara ran away from home to act in theatre. She now sings not just for her passion but for women and children of Africa. Currently based in Paris, the singer for Mali, in…
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India inspires Colombian artiste
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Karishma Saurabh Kalita meets renowned Colombian fusion artiste and multi-instrumentalist Carlos Balanta Inspired by Indian music, renowned Colombian fusion artiste and multi-instrumentalist Carlos Balanta says he will incorporate the country’s rhythms in his latest album. Balanta regularly watches the Telepacific channel which showcases Bollywood movies and music on weekends. Balanta, who is all set to charm music…
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Dancing with God in Blackpool
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Dancing with God, a Cross-Cultural Experience, is coming to Blackpool on Saturday, June 14. Prof. Jon Whittle, Lancaster University, will deliver a full length solo performance of the Indian classical dance, Kuchipudi. This is the first ever time that the North West will see a Western male dancer performing in this style Dancing with God – A…
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Ballets retell ancient tales
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Shilpa Raina looksinto India’s ballets – an ancient form of telling tales, Asian Lite, top Asian newspaper in the UK will carry regular features from India. Keep reading It’s an endearing saga that’s lasted for decades and will endure for many more: retelling stories of mythological characters like Ram and Krishna and goddesses like Kali…
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‘Kathak dance is my soul’
Kajal Sharma performing at the 75 birthday celebration of her guru, Padma Vibhushan Pt.Birju Maharaj, at Kamani Auditorium in New Delhi. Photo credit: Ashwini Chopra I was introduced to Kathak at a very tender age. At the tender age of 7 I met Pt.Birju Maharaj in New Delhi where he was teaching his class at…