Sama Arts Network is one of the UK’s oldest and most influential arts organisations in the genre of traditional and contemporary South Asian arts. It also presents Orchestral, Jazz and World Music.
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The Anuraag Collective is the coming together of a fluid, eclectic set of musicians,veterans in their own genres of music. Anuraag (composer and lead vocals) breathes life in the priceless ancient Indian philosophies as they manifest themselves in this modern-day context. Strong influences of Sufism and Hindustani Classical Music melt together, effortlessly with luscious Jazz and Neo Soul influences.
| 22 June / 8pm | Concert | Rich Mix | Book Now |
Akademi, in collaboration with SAMA Arts, presents a first-ever performance in Britain, showcasing unique selections from the court and salon Sadir dance repertoire from British India, performed by the captivating dancer, actor, and noted scholar Dr Swarnamalya Ganesh.
Sadir or the invitational performances of the 17th to early 20th century Southern India, were given by highly trained, hereditary, professional dancers, and their musician troupes in the royal durbars and sumptuous salons of rajahs, nawabs and other wealthy sponsors, often including among their guests, the officers of The Raj or British India.
| 30 June / 7:30pm | Concert | LSO St. Luke’s | Book Now |
Rhythms in Landscape is timely celebration of South Asian Dance Festival covering both Classical and Contemporary styles.
It will celebrate historic achievements and contemporary diversity of South Asian Dance in the UK and pose crucial questions to stimulate, steer and secure the future of British Asian dance as part of the UK’s ever growing dance landscape. The five day festival will cover a range of events – including performances, master classes, workshops from training to artist development and other contemporary factors that are shaping South Asian dance creation & distribution
| 28 June / 7:30pm | Concert | Sadir: Dancing for Rajahs, Nawabs, and the Officers of The Raj — Swarnamalya Ganesh | Storey’s Field Centre |
| 29 June / 7:30pm | Concert | Kathak —Alpana Sengupta Dance Company | Storey’s Field Centre |
| 30 June / 7:30pm | Concert | Bharatanatyam — Krishna Zivraj | Storey’s Field Centre |
| 19 July / 7:30pm | Concert | Kathakali Dance/Drama —Kalamanadalam Vijayakumar Kuchipudi — Arunima Kumar |
Storey’s Field Centre |
| 21 July / 6pm | Concert | Mohini Attam —Uphaar Dance Company Kathak — Parbati Chaudhury Odissi — Elena Catalano |
Storey’s Field Centre |
| 29 & 30 June & 21 July / 12pm - 1:30pm | Yoga Workshop | Yoga for Body, Breath and Mind — Tina Rawal |
Storey’s Field Centre |
| 30 June / 5pm | Concert | Chilanka Pooja — Natyanjali Dance School |
Cambridge Junction |
Progressive Carnatic fusion band from Bangalore. ’MishraM’ is an amalgamation of the western genres of music like Rock, Metal, Jazz, Reggae and Electronic music centered around the Indian classical music.
| Tuesday 2 July / 7pm | Concert | Wharf Chambers Co-operative Club, Leeds // with support from The Tenmours |
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| Tuesday 9 July / 8pm | Concert | MAC, Birmingham | |
| Wednesday 10 July / 8pm | Concert | Rich Mix, London | Book Now |
| Thursday 11 July / 8pm | Concert | The Reardon Smith Theatre National Museum Cardiff, Cardiff |
Book Now - Rekha Girish 07540 945075 |
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