Naperville

Mandala Arts premieres The Jazz Yatra, contemporary dance inspired by South Asian dance traditions. with artistic direction by founder Pranita Nayar, choreography by Nejla Yatkin, and an original Indo-jazz score by acclaimed jazz guitarist Fareed Haque. The production blends diverse artistic lenses to bring a riveting story to light, depicting the elements of nature as symbolic of hope and resilience for humankind to renew and revive itself.
 
“…a luxurious indulgence for the eye and ear”
 

Jazz Music
The Fareed Haque group will perform a special program of music featuring elements of Jazz
and North and South Indian musical traditions.
The program of music composed by Fareed Haque will feature:
● Fareed Haque (Composer): Guitar, Guitars and Hybrid Guitars
● Chethan Anant: Bansuri/Flute
● John Christensen: Bass
● Rob Dicke: Drums
● Hindole Majumdar: Tabla

Credits:
● Production Manager : Joyous Blue
● Light Designer: Geoffrey Bushor
● Sound: Nathan Baxter

About Mandala South Asian Arts:
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts is a MacArthur award-winning organization, founded by
Artistic Director Pranita Nayar.
From classical to contemporary, Mandala Arts offers audiences an evocative exploration of the
dance, theater and music forms of South Asia.
Our performances and productions have a connection to ancient and classical traditions,
ranging from the Indian Ocean to the Himalayas, and from Persia to Indonesia. These practices
evolve into the lived experiences of diaspora artists. We are dedicated to sharing cultural
exchanges and experiences through our Academy, our company performances (Mandala
Ensemble), and our outreach programs. Mandala’s Ensemble artists bring their far-ranging
aesthetics and vocabularies into the work.
The Jazz Yatra is supported by the City of Naperville Special Events & Cultural Amenities
Program