Fire Museum's 20th Anniversary Video Premieres Episode 4: Hindustani Music - Sitar & Sarangi

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For Episode 4 of the Fire Museum Presents 20th Anniversary Video Premieres we bring you a program of Hindustani (“North Indian Classical”) music. Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury & Harsh Narayan have both performed at The Rotunda in the past, a venue we look forward to seeing the insides of again.

First up are Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury on sitar accompanied by Mir Naqibul Islam on tabla (approx 30 minutes) then Harsh Narayan on sarangi accompanied by Aditya Dhekale on tabla (approx 25 minutes).

bios:

Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury:

Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury is a disciple of the sitar maestro Pandit Subroto Roy-Chowdhury. Groomed in the Veen-kar style of the Senia Gharana, which maintains the Dhrupadi origins of Indian Classical music, Indrajit strives to innovate while keeping a firm connection with the past. While completing his undergraduate studies at Duke University, Indrajit received the Bennenson Award for the Arts to further his study of Indian Classical music. Since then he has taken the profession of a full-time sitarist and has performed on stages across the world including such prestigious venues as Gyan Mancha (Kolkata), Hammerstein Ballroom (New York), Kennedy Center (Washington D.C.) and has had his concerts telecast by Doordarshan (Indian National Television). During the 2010 Fall semester Indrajit was a visiting faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania and taught the University’s sitar course.

website: https://www.indrositar.com/

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indrorc/?hl=en

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Indro-115815610177/

Mir Naqibul Islam:

An avid student of Tabla, Mir has trained in the traditional guru-shisya style of Indian Classical music from Pt. Ashoke Paul, disciple of the great tabla guru Pt. Jnan Prakash Ghosh. Now living and working in New York city, he performs regularly with musicians from a wide variety of other genres, bringing tabla to Jazz, Middle-Eastern music and other contexts. By listening, learning and playing with musicians from around the globe, Mir is developing a unique musical aesthetic bringing together the musical influences of traditional Farukhabad style tabla and 21st century New York. Mir have studied with Pt. Gopal Mishra and Pt. Suresh Talwalkar in past and continuing his talim with the great Farukhabad Mastero Pt Anindo Chatterjee.

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mir_tabla/?hl=en

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mir.tabla/

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Harsh Narayan – Sarangi – Raag Madhuvanti

Location: Live in Mumbai India, February 2021

Sarangi Artist: Harsh Narayan

Tabla Artist: Aditya Dhekale

Video Production: Ankur Jadhav

Length: 23 minutes

Description:

This video explores Raag Madhuvanti.

In traditional fashion, as mentored by his illustrious grandfather the Hindustani Music and Sarangi Maestro Pandit Ram Naryan (Padma Vibhushan, 2005), Harsh Naryan starts the video by playing various Alap phrases.

These Alaps are unhurried, curious, and even meditative passages which articulate and present Raag Madhuvanti to the listener.

Two (2) compositions are also explored first in Vilambit (slow) Teen Taal (16 beat cycle) and then in Drut (fast) Teen Taal.

Throughout the presentation, various improvised, very rapid yet melodic passages (called Taans) weave the tapestry of the Raag itself, moving the listener through the multifaceted musical transitions.

While the speed of the Sarangi playing may capture the immediate senses, upon deeper listening, the tonal quality of this instrument and the clarity of note articulation cannot go unnoticed.

And while there seems to be limited space for the fingers to traverse the standard three (3) octaves of typical Sarangi playing, this artist somehow expands this space … as if infinite.

In expert fashion, he explores the 4th octave, playing it with seeming comfort, expert clarity, and soulful precision, as an homage to his mentor grandfather and the Narayan tradition itself.

Harsh Naryan played for Fire Museum Presents at the Rotunda in Philadelphia (October 2019) and expects to return once International travel normalizes (likely by Spring 2022).

Find Harsh Narayan online at:

WEB: www.HarshNarayan.com

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/harshnarayansarangi/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/harshnarayan85

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/harshnarayan1/

TO WATCH this event, please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfmbFxBwEzg at 8:30pm on April 1. 

Spiral Q "Yes We Can" Family Zoom Workshop

During this 3 part ZOOM workshop series, families will be introduced to the elements that make up a Spiral Q giant puppet parade and how these accessible art forms bring communities together to express their creativity and amplify what they care about. 

Sessions will focus on different elements of a parade: 

Saturday March 27th 2-3pm - Session 1: Mini giant puppets

Saturday April 10th  2-3pm - Session 2: Signs, messaging, Chants, and Rhythm

Saturday April 24th 2-3pm - Session 3: Movement & Virtual Parade

You do not need to attend all three BUT you are encouraged to do so! 

We strive to keep our workshops as accessible and sustainable as possible. This means that most of our material suggestions are everyday items that can be found around the home or purchased at a local convenience store.

All ages - younger folks may need help from older family members

Registration is required so that we can send you the Zoom link. Please register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoL4FIFsVA3sJhjpcfKPhod6GCdc1FV30devfAbdLiO4IeaA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Info on Spiral Q: Founded in 1996, Spiral Q builds strong and equitable communities characterized by creativity, joy, can-do attitudes, and the courage to act on their convictions. We imagine a city whose streets reflect the full spectrum of its residents’ creativity. We see a responsive and engaged society that rallies consistently to overcome the challenges of discrimination and oppression. We envision a world of abundance that mobilizes its resources to nurture shared vitality. http://www.spiralq.org/

KUKUZA FEST! Mark your calendars for an incredible lineup of Black Women in Family Music. 

Racial inequity cuts across all segments of our society, including kids’ music. #KukuzaFest is a virtual music fest that will amplify Black women in Family Music.

The host for this wonderful event is Joy Marilie and Artists include:

Divinity Roxx

Kymberly Stewart

Inez Barlatier

Snooknuk

The Magic Jones

Maria Mitchell

Katie Aboudou

Brown Girls Do Ballet

Ms. Niki

Sat, April 10, 3-5 pm ET / noon-2 pm PT - Broadcast from the WEE Nation Radio Facebook page.

More  info: Kukuza Fest is the first ever Black Family Music festival series in the country. The word “Kukuza” means “amplify” in Swahili, and Kukuza Fest is our effort to provide children and families access to performers and music that welcome, reflect and celebrate them.

Powered in association with WEE Nation Radio, and streaming for FREE directly on WEE Nation Radio’s Facebook and YouTube pages, Kukuza Fest is produced by Family Music Forward.

Longtime West Philadelphian Jacques-Jean "JJ" Tiziou's house concert series continues through the pandemic with another evening of fabulous music online.

Super talented artists. Friends. Neighbors. Kind folks across the internet. It's going to be a sweet evening and you're invited!

FEATURING:

Joshua Marcus (RI)

Diana Gameros (CA)

Ursula Hansberry (NY)

HERE'S THE PLAN: 

7pm EST – "Doors" open at for friendly chats.

7:10 – JJ: quick welcome / intro, ask folks to mute mics.

7:15 – First Set

7:50 – optional breakout groups w/ conversation prompts

8pm – Second Set

8:35 – optional breakout groups w/ conversation prompts

8:45 – Third Set

9:20 – closing thanks

9:25 – Option to linger & chat w/ the artists in breakout rooms

GET COZY: You don't needs to be sitting at a desk for this whole thing, especially if you've already been in Zoom conferences all day. This might be a nice opportunity to sprawl out on the floor and get some stretching in while you listen, etc.

MAKE SOME LENTIL SOUP!

https://www.jjtiziou.net/news/the-million-picture-giveaway#soup

Registration is required. Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zoom-concert-joshua-marcus-diana-gameros-sarah-m-1-tickets-136979450223

Vision Driven Artists (VDA) Workshops are free and/or low-cost capacity-building workshops for self-producing artists/musicians, arts organization staff, and event curators in all disciplines. Attendees learn new skills, gain new resources, and meet and connect with other local artists.

***All workshops will be held online until further notice. All workshops in the series are FREE and OPEN to the public. However, you must pre-register to receive a link to the webinar. 

Monday, April 12 - Finances for Artists

A financial overview for artists tailored for the needs and interests of those attending

Facilitated by River Nice of Be Intentional Financial

Possible topics for this workshop can include:

Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vda-finance-for-artists-tickets-135573727669?fbclid=IwAR0VE3rAjs52742cSswlkJp9SDEx42Y2GipDNyghUEMFiLR_-3PB-zpCYIk

Monday, May 10 - Social Media & Marketing

Facilitated by Brittnie Knight

Monday, June 14 - Website Basics for Artists 

Facilitated by Marria Nakhoda

100,000 Folds: A Collaborative Sculpture Project

A Collaborative Sculpture Project to Commemorate Those Lost by the Coronavirus Pandemic

Join 100,000 Folds in honoring and mourning COVID-19 victims through origami. This community sculpture project is folding 100,000 pieces of paper - one for each of the first 100,000 deaths in the United States from the pandemic. During this event, gather virtually with artist Joanna Hutchinson to learn to make the folded pieces, and build community while folding with others. The folded paper units will be assembled into larger sculptures to be displayed in Philadelphia upon completion, when it is safe to do so. Participants in this online folding session will get a sneak preview of some of the plans for the final sculpture. Participants will receive a package of 50 custom cut sheets of paper to fold during this event, sent to the mailing address provided through the USPS. After the event, participants are asked to send their folded work to the artist by USPS. This online event requires students to have a device to join the class with reliable internet access. If you are interested in participating in the project, but not the online event, you can sign up to work independently at 100thousandfolds.com. Co-hosted with The Rotunda.

About the Instructor

Based in West Philly, Joanna Hutchinson is a part-time sculptor, avid crafter, and enjoys a career in finance. She likes bringing people together: for friendship, community, and art making. 100,000 Folds is a way for the artist, and others, to mourn and reflect around the coronavirus crisis.

Cost

This is a FREE event, but donations are welcome. All donations will go to support PHL Covid-19 Fund, supporting community efforts to help those directly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Registration is required. All registered guests will be sent the Zoom link. Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/100000-folds-a-collaborative-sculpture-project-tickets-147289889023

Spiral Q "Yes We Can" Family Zoom Workshop

During this 3 part ZOOM workshop series, families will be introduced to the elements that make up a Spiral Q giant puppet parade and how these accessible art forms bring communities together to express their creativity and amplify what they care about. 

Sessions will focus on different elements of a parade: 

Saturday March 27th 2-3pm - Session 1: Mini giant puppets

Saturday April 10th  2-3pm - Session 2: Signs, messaging, Chants, and Rhythm

Saturday April 24th 2-3pm - Session 3: Movement & Virtual Parade

You do not need to attend all three BUT you are encouraged to do so! 

We strive to keep our workshops as accessible and sustainable as possible. This means that most of our material suggestions are everyday items that can be found around the home or purchased at a local convenience store.

All ages - younger folks may need help from older family members

Registration is required so that we can send you the Zoom link. Please register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoL4FIFsVA3sJhjpcfKPhod6GCdc1FV30devfAbdLiO4IeaA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Info on Spiral Q: Founded in 1996, Spiral Q builds strong and equitable communities characterized by creativity, joy, can-do attitudes, and the courage to act on their convictions. We imagine a city whose streets reflect the full spectrum of its residents’ creativity. We see a responsive and engaged society that rallies consistently to overcome the challenges of discrimination and oppression. We envision a world of abundance that mobilizes its resources to nurture shared vitality. http://www.spiralq.org/

The Satellites Quintet is an ensemble of musicians who came together through the Philadelphia Jazz Projects concert series, "Satellites Are Spinning A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun RA."  Satellites Quintet will present songs by Sun Ra and other avant-garde musicians, as well as their own original compositions.

This virtual event is FREE and will be streaming live on The Rotunda's YouTube page. Go to https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRotundaPhilly at 8:30pm on April 30 and you'll see the live event!