Ideas Without Boundaries.
It is a spectacular classical art form originating in the interiors of the beautiful coastal Indian state of Kerala over 500 years ago. On 26th March, ANAMICA, (Association for a North American Mosaic of Indian Classical Arts) brought a troupe of Kathakali artists from the Read More …
He is the hottest happening singer on the Bollywood music scene today. He is also the face that has made SA RE GA MA PA, one of the most watched shows on Indian television. Shaan came to town on the 20th of January to give Read More …
He has been called the crown prince of Bhangra but anyone present at the SASGA (Sikh American Society of Georgia) sponsored JAZZY B concert on 21st November at Earthlink Live, came back with the feeling that it’s time for JAZZY B to be the King. Read More …
Exploring the hidden world of Indian AIDS survivors and victims It cuts across all economic and social barriers, creating devastation, insecurity, fear and isolation. It is born and bred out of ignorance, blamed on the promiscuous and the immoral, bringing hatred, revulsion, desertion and darkness, Read More …
It is a traditional wind instrument made from a bamboo reed with a few holes in it. The story goes that an insect pierced that hole to hide from a storm. As the wind roared, the hole in the bamboo echoed with an enchanting note. Read More …
“Draupadi has five husbands – but she has none – She had five sons – and was never a mother … The Pandavas have given Draupadi … No joy, no sense of victory No honor as wife No respect as mother – Only the status Read More …
“The sensitive fingers caress the silver strings; a shower of magical notes intoxicates the enraptured audience; music comes alive when strummed by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.” I wrote these words for a Times of India article as a teenager after my first meeting with Ustad Read More …
You saw them when you opened your eyes for the first time as an infant. You held their hand as you took your first step. They were there to lovingly lift you up, to wipe your tears and heal your wounds. Today they need to Read More …
He walks on to the stage and the atmosphere is electrified. The roar of the crowd and an endless standing ovation moves him beyond words as he clasps his hands together in acknowledgment. Elegantly clad, charismatic, he remains an amazing musician at 84, in spite Read More …
Starting in the 70s on a modest scale these shows often had legendary singers and later a few actors and actresses, normally entertaining local audiences. Some of the performances saw their beginnings as a result of valiant efforts put by actor politician Sunil Dutt and Read More …