As part of Kalaa Utsavam 2019, Swarhythm will be launching their first recorded album – titled Swarhythm – at the Esplanade. Connected to India spoke to tabla artist Nawaz Mirajkar about the inspiration for the tracks on the album, as well as the diverse backgrounds of the musicians who form the
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Marabu: Tracking Indian roots in Southeast Asia
In a special interview with Connected to India, Santha Bhaskar shares some insights from her creative process, her thoughts on traditional arts past and present, as well as the role Kalaa Utsavam plays in the Indian arts scene in Singapore.
Your one-stop video guide for Kalaa Utsavam 2019
As Esplanade’s official media partner for Kalaa Utsavam 2019, Connected to India presents this one-stop video guide to help you plan your way through the colourful art buffet.
Band Walle feat Palwinder Singh to rock Kalaa Utsavam 2019
Watch our exclusive interview with The Band Walle and Palwinder Singh, in which they gave a sneak preview of what to expect when they perform at Kalaa Utsavam 2019.
Watch special panel: 18-years of Kalaa Utsavam and beyond
In a special discussion with stalwarts of Singapore’s performing arts scene, Connected to India’s co-founder and Content Head, Punam Sharrma takes stock of Kalaa Utsavam’s nearly two decade long existence.
Swarhythm: A musical collaboration of melodies and rhythms
Founded and launched by tabla artist Nawaz Mirajkar, the Swarhythm Ensemble is a multi-ethnic group of talented local musicians.
Kalaa Utsavam 2019: Amit Trivedi to bring Bollywood fever to Singapore
One of the most popular and in-demand music composers in Bollywood, Trivedi will make his Singapore debut at Kalaa Utsavam 2019.
Marabu – The First Ripple: Tracing the legacy of the Indian community in Southeast Asia
The series intends to capture pertinent moments of the Singapore Indian community and their shared history with other communities.
Free events and shows you wouldn’t want to miss at Kalaa Utsavam 2019
From shadow theatres, block printing workshops to Kathakali performances, Kalaa Utsavam 2019 presents an exciting series of free programmes that will bring the festive mood to various corners of the Esplanade.
The Threshold: A musical conversation that explores the issue of gender
A musical conversation presented by Pallavi and Bindhumalini, The Threshold explores the issue of gender and its lived experiences through the lens of compassion.
