The evening begins with Mohamed Noor’s sprightly long fingers tapping the handpan. A gorgeous hypnotic sound begins to fill the space. It is heady with its mix of percussion and melody.
Tag: Kalaa Utsavam
Kalaa Utsavam: Events to look out for this week
Singapore’s biggest cultural festival, Kalaa Utsavam which kick-started last week, has been offering an assortment of events and activities. The festival which celebrates traditional and contemporary Indian arts is enriched with the presence of multi-cultural and diverse talents.
In Pics: Koodiyattam – India’s Oldest Living Theatre Tradition in Singapore
Koodiyattam is the oldest living theatre tradition of India. It is believed to be 2,000 years old and is the only surviving Sanskrit theatre tradition. Master exponent Kapila Venu brought this rich art form to Singapore during Kalaa Utsavam.
Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt: Connecting Roots, Preserving Culture
Grammy award-winner Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt with his self created Mohan veena, Pandit Daya Shankar with shehnai, Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya on santoor and Ramkumar Mishra on tabla conversed in music at Raag Tarangini in Kalaa Utsavam on 18th November. The program began with Raag Yaman and sailed th
In Pics: Kali’s Winning Spree Continues in Singapore
Mudiyettu, the rarely seen ritual theatre is being performed at Kalaa Utsavam by Mudiyettu Sangham Keezhillam in three segments over the first weekend at 6.45pm & 8.15pm at Esplanade Edge. This art form is the second from Kerala to be placed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural
In Pics: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Khwaab Sa by Atul Kumar
“Exploring the surreal nature of love” in Khwaab Sa at Esplanade Theatre Studio on 18 Nov 2017 at 3pm & 8pm and 19 Nov 2017 at 3pm.
Kalaa Utsavam: Weekend events you cannot miss
Singapore residents, and especially Indians in the Lion City, should gear up for a special week with Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts kicking off tonight at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.
Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt: Classical music brings out human values in listeners all around world
Padmashri Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, a Grammy-winning Hindustani classical music instrumentalist, is coming to Singapore as a part of Kalaa Utsavam 2017 through Raga Tarangini – Melodic Moods of the Night on November 18 at 8pm, at Esplanade Concert Hall.
Kapila Venu- Her Art, Her Eyes and Their Compelling Stories
Kapila Venu performs in the oldest living theatre tradition of India, Koodiyattam. It is believed to be 2,000 years old and is the only surviving Sanskrit theatre tradition. Conventionally performed in Hindu temples in the Indian state of Kerala it is recognised by UNESCO.
Buy your ticket to theatre eternal: Atul Kumar weaves Shakespeare’s era with contemporary threads
Atul Kumar is bringing Shakespeare’s comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, to Singapore, but with a twist and a new title, ‘Khwab-Sa’.
