World Music Series in the Garden: Indian Dance with Kritya Ensemble
Sunset Park, Santa Monica
Fri, September 20, 2024 7:00 PM,
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- Bring your own drinks
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Wheelchair access
- Wheelchair Accessible
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- Kid-friendly event
This is an outdoor groupmuse
A live in-person performance in a backyard or another outdoor space. They're casual and friendly, hosted by community members.
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Join us for a world music series at Santa Monica’s iconic plant nursery, Merrihew’s Sunset Gardens. Merrihew's transforms into an intimate gathering space after hours, so come and enjoy a summer night of eclectic world music amongst the plants + under the stars.
This evening, we welcome Yamini Kalluri and her brilliant Kritya Ensemble, for a transcendent night of sounds and dance from India.
Please note that doors open at 7pm and the show will begin shortly thereafter.
We'll have delicious samosas from Samosa House available for purchase.
And don't forget all concert guests can enjoy after-hours shopping + 15% off at Merrihew's Sunset Gardens the entire day of the show!
What's the music?
The Kritya ensemble will be presenting original works rooted in the ancient traditions of Kuchipudi dance/drama and Carnatic music, which date back over 500 years. Our performances are grounded in spiritual and social themes, rich with mysticism. Some narratives delve into the exploration of a woman's sensuality, symbolizing spiritual awakening and the transcendence of the ego, leading to a state of divine love and ecstasy.
Where does this music come from?
We also incorporate North Indian Hindustani music to highlight the universality of music traditions, embracing crossover music and dance. Yamini Kalluri's dancing is influenced by both ballet and modern dance, adding a unique dimension to our performances.
Our mission is to raise awareness and visibility of India's ancient traditions on a global stage.
Musicians:
Voice: Rohith Jayaraman
Nattuvangam (Percussion): Vivek Ramanan
Mridangam (Percussion): Harsha Mandayam Bharathi
Violin: Laya Raghav
Dancer, Artistic Director, and Choreographer: Yamini Kalluri
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