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A Journey Worth Dancing For

Published on October 26, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Sunanda Verma

Raka Maitra’s story is a story of a passionate, determined, daring artist. As a dancer she had two available clear paths to follow, that of classical dance or contemporary. Raka didn’t want to choose one over the other. She loved both.

Anjaneyam – Hanuman’s Ramayana: The curtain raiser of Kalaa Utsavam 2017

Kalaa Utsavam, Singapore’s annual Indian festivals of arts, in its 15th edition, brings the tale of the most loved character from the Ramayana.

Published on October 25, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Garima Kapil

Kalaa Utsavam: A treat of Indian Culture in Singapore

Kalaa Utsavam is the most awaited annual feast of Indian culture in Singapore. This year the festival runs from 17th to 26th November. The ten day festival features Indian music, dance and drama, and covers the entire range from classical to contemporary. Artists see the festival as an opportunity

Published on October 20, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Sunanda Verma

Garuda, the new Superhero

When four passionate and extremely talented women come together it’s not surprising that what you get to see is pure magic. Garuda, the king of birds will be one such production in Kalaa Utsavam this year.

Published on October 20, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Punam Sharrma

In Spotlight: Gentle giant of percussion Mohamed Noor

Mandolin, keyboards, clarinet, flute, guitar, saxophone… you name it, and chances are he plays it. You have a chance to join Mohamed Noor, Singapore’s foremost percussionist on his show, Groove to My Rhythm, at the Esplanade Recital Studio on Nov 19, at 7:30pm.

Published on October 15, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Sunanda Verma

Esplanade: 15 Years of Performing

On its 15th anniversary Esplanade has launched its plans to build a new flexible 550-seat theatre along its scenic waterfront. An outdoor activities plaza integrated with popular dining outlets at the Esplanade Annexe will also be built.

Published on October 12, 2017November 1, 2023 Authored by Sunanda Verma

Must watch: ‘Khwaab-Sa’, the Hindi name for Shakespeare’s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Theatre director Atul Kumar’s production Khwaab-Sa, an adaptation of the Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, comes to Singapore at Kalaa Utsavam 2017.

Published on October 1, 2017February 5, 2024 Authored by Garima Kapil

Playing an instrument is way more difficult than singing: B Vijayagopal

B Vijaygopal started learning flute by the age of four and gave his first recital by six. Today he is a highly accomplished flutist an A-grade artiste of All India Radio (AIR) and an impaneled artist on the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).