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 Nov 19th & 20th
SANGAMA 2005 - Seminar on the art and architechture of South India
A two day seminar on the art and architecture of the Vijaynagara period (13th thru 17th century)with a special emhasis on understanding the 'Sangama' or confluence of cultures. For more info please go to www.kannadavrinda.org
Where: AHMANSON AUDITORIUM, LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
KALA SANGAMA - a cultural program as a part of the seminar, that brings to life the Vijaynagara era through dance, music and poetry. Featured artists include Ramya Harishankar, Sweta Bharadwaj and a Yaksha Gana group from India.
When: Saturday Nov 19th at 2:30pm
Where: Bing Theater, L.A. County Museum of Arts
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DIWALI - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
was in celebration of one of the more widely recognized festivals of India. Whatever community you belong to, its a celebration of the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance.
Venue: Lakeview Senior Center, 20 Lake Road, Irvine
Time: 1pm TO 5pm
The cultural program featured Kathak, Bhangra, Folk and Bollywood dancing as well as some music.
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Saturday, November 5th, 6pm to 8pm
'Festival of Lights' - VEENA CONCERT by GEETHA BENNETT accompanied by FRANK BENNETT on the mridangam.
Co presented by the Ektaa Center and the Irvine Multicultural Association.
Venue: Lakeview Senior Center, 16 Lake Road, Irvine CA
For details or more information call (949) 300-8912 or email info@ektaacenter.org
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 Sunday, October 30th, 4pm
'Bharata Natyam by MALAVIKA SARUKKAI '
Malavika is acclaimed, nationally and internationally, for her contemporary Bharata Natyam dance style with its innovation-within-tradition choreography. It is a remarkably rich and intense style that combines dynamism and grace, austerity and passion, energy and repose. It is a style that is aesthetic and accessible and constantly evolving.
www.malavikasarukkai.com
Venue: Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Ctr Dr, Torrance CA 90503
Time: 4.00pm
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Friday, September 30th
'Sacred Drums'
 Journey through the vast continent of India on the rhythms of a great musical legacy: classical percussion. Musically challenging and emotionally evocative, improvisation is the hallmark of this evening featuring a gathering of India's most celebrated and electrifying percussionists. Tabla Maestro, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri from North India and Ghatam (clay pot) and vocal percussion master, Vidwan T.H. Subash Chandran from South India were joined by two of their brightest disciples, Kanjira (tamborine) master Ganesh Kumar and American percussionist Jim Santi Owen on morsing (jaw harp).
Swapanji has been the principal tabla accompanist of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan for over 25 years. The preeminent exponent of the Lucknow school of tabla, he is a virtuoso soloist, accompanist, and teacher. Subashji is one of South India's most renowned percussionists and teachers. A highly acclaimed exponent of the ghatam, he is also known around the world for konnokol, his dazzling vocal percussion.
This was an official event of the World Sacred Music Festival 2005.
Co-presented by Ektaa Center and Tabla Rasa in association with the Barclay.
Venue: The Barclay, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Time: 8:00pm
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Saturday May 21st
EVENT: 'Xpressions - California Masters of Indian Dance' - A part of 'Dance Conversations', a two day symposium and festival, the evening featured works by the renowned Masters of Dance in California including Anjani Ambegaokar (Kathak), Nandita Behera (Odissi), Ramaa Bharadwaj (Kuchipudi), Ramya Harishankar (Bharata Natyam), Mythili Kumar (Bharata Natyam), K.P. Kunhiraman (Kathakali) and Viji Prakash (Bharata Natyam).
Venue: William Bristol Civic Auditorium, 16600 Civic Center Dr, Bellflower CA 90706
Time: 7:30pm
For details or more information call (949) 300-8912, (562) 355-8917 or (714) 521-5657 or email info@ektaacenter.org
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Saturday April 23rd
 'Shivkumar
Sharma and Zakir
Hussain - Santoor and
Tabla' - two of the greatest artistes on the
respective instruments. Pandit Shivkumar Sharma is the leading exponent
of the Santoor and Ustad Zakir Hussain is an international phenomenon who
is undoubtedly the most popular Tabla maestro. Although the two have performed
and recorded extensively, they create a new musical experience every time
they perform. An added bonus was that Pandit Shivkumar's son Rahul Sharma accompanied him for this concert. This concert was a joint presentation with Sangam
Entertainment Group, SWAR and Artwallah.
Venue: Aratani / Japan America Theater, 244 South San Pedro Los Angeles CA 90012
Time: 6:30 pm
For information and details
on the artistes, click on the links or email info@ektaacenter.org |
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 Sunday April 17th
‘Kathakali'
performed by a company of dancers and musicians from Kerala – A rare treat,
this art
form from the southern state of Kerala is a theatrical spectacle. From
elaborate costumes to highly dramatized facial movements, this classical
dance form has a history spanning centuries. This company features some
of the best talent including musicians and percussionists that will perform.
The presentation comes courtesy of Anamica
and is being co presented with OHM (Organization of Hindu Malayalees).
They perform two exciting stories including Kalyana Sougandhikam, the episode in the Mahabharatha centered on Bhima's quest for the fragrant flower Sougandhikam and his encounter with Hanuman and Kiratham a story on Arjuna's effort to secure the divine arrow from Siva to help him in their oncoming war with the Kauravas. For more detailed info visit http://www.anamica.org
Venue: Campus Theater, Fullerton College, 320 East Chapman Ave. Fullerton CA 92832
Time: 6:00 pm
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