Mandala Arts presents Pranaya: Romances in Poetry, a traditional classical music and dance concert. Using geometric body positions and mudras, signature to classical dances of South Asia, Odissi and Bharatanatyam artists bring to life mythological romances through wordless storytelling. This intimate concert features a live orchestra of Carnatic and Odissi musicians.
Amjad Ali Khan Samaagam | A Concerto for Sarod, Concertante Group and String Orchestra Kamala Sankaram | Aria for Soprano from Taking Up Serpents Dmitri Shostakovich | Chamber Symphony in C Minor, Op. 110a Featuring Mandala Ensemble artists Ashwaty Chennat, Colin Mascarenhas and Misha Talapatra in a classical dance performance. Samaagam means confluence – a...
Enjoy a musical break with Hindustani artist Chethan Anant, a Chicago-based bansuri, vocal and tabla artist. Chethan will take you through a traditional riyaaz, or practice session, that will explore the melodic and rhythmic soundscapes of each instrument. Join us on Facebook live on the Mandala Arts page at 8pm each Friday.
FEATURED ARTISTS: Chethan Anant Sandeep Bharadwaj Join Chethan (bansuri + Hindustani vocal) and Sandeep (Carnatic violin) as they explore the theme of "Hope" through Carnatic and Hindustani raags and compilations. Each artist will present a solo set. About Mandala Makers: Emerging artists immersed in South Asian performance traditions share their passion and artistry...
Featured Artists: SAMEER PATEL ASHWATY CHENNAT MANOU MAGDALENA CHAKRAVROTY Join us for a live stream on Mandala's Facebook Page or Youtube Channel. Proceeds go towards Mandala Makers artists. Donate today: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1885545514916110/ Cello protégé Manou Chakravorty opens our evening with Sameer Patel and Ashwaty Chennat who recently collaborated on an adaptation of "The Firebird...
Featured Artists: COLIN MASCARHENAS AMEERA NIMJEE Join us for a live stream on Mandala's Facebook Page or Youtube Channel. Proceeds go towards Mandala Makers artists. Donate today: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1885545514916110/ Ameera Nimjee Ameera Nimjee is a kathak dancer, musician, scholar, and educator. She began her study of kathak with Joanna de Souza in 2007, and...
At the intersection of spirituality and design, WITH RUMI explores the expression of words through calligraphy, dance, animation and music. The beloved Sufi poet's vast writings on love are streamed virtually in this new multimedia work presented by Chicago based choreographer, Pranita Nayar and Mandala Arts. The performances take place Saturday, September 26 from High...
19146|https://mandalaarts.org/staging/6352/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_3398-Edited-1024x768.jpg|large Transport yourself to the heart of Rajasthan. The Langas and the Manganiars, two professional hereditary caste musician communities, share the beauty of the Thar Desert and its people in this unique virtual concert. This October, Mandala Arts and Rupayan Sansthan present Raj Rang: Colors of Rajasthan. Rupayan Sansthan is an alternative ethnographic museum that...
Global Faces: Ramayan 101 - Friday, November 20, 7pm to 7:45pm (CT) Join us for an insightful conversation about the global aspects of Ramayan, where performing artists of diverse faiths from Mandala Arts will share their concepts and interpretations of what Ramayan means to them and will be moderated by NIAM board member Harpreet Datt. niam.org...
