The evening performances showcased Sri Lankan folk, classical and contemporary musical groups.and international groups from Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Norway and Palestine.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Day 1
Friday March 01, 2013
05.00 pm – 05.25 pm : Traditions Meet
05.25 pm – 05.50 pm : Pakkeer Baith – (Ampara)
05.50 pm – 06.20 pm : Sabreen Association (Palestine)
06.20 pm – 06.45 pm : Phoolan Devi Opera
06.45 pm – 07.10 pm : Parai Mela Koothu - (Mulliyawalai)
07.10 pm – 07.30 pm : Casa Murilo (Norway)
07.30 pm – 07.50 pm : Dance Collaboration
- Nirtya Nandan (Bangladesh) Hat Trick & Fiddle (Norway), Aru Sri Art
Theatre (Sri Lanka)
07.50 pm – 08.10 pm : Chirkutt (Bangladesh)
08.10 pm – 08.35 pm : Colombo Brass Ensemble
08.35 pm – 09.05 pm : Ila Arun Troupe (India)
09.05 pm – 09.30 pm : Sapthami
09.30 pm – 10.00 pm : Harmonia Do Brasil (Brazil)
10.00 pm – 10.25 pm : Naadro
Day 2
Saturday March 02, 2013
05.00 pm – 05.25 pm : Oriental Music Orchestra
05.25 pm – 05.50 pm : Marai Kaatha Maaveerar -
(Pasiyoor)
05.50 pm – 06.20 pm : Sabreen Association (Palestine)
06.20 pm – 06.45 pm : The Musicmatters Collective
06.45 pm – 07.05 pm : Casa Murilo (Norway)
07.05 pm – 07.25 pm : Chirkutt (Bangladesh)
07.25 pm – 07.45 pm : Bangladesh Norway Music Collaboration
07.45 pm – 08.10 pm : Ranwala Brigade
08.10 pm – 08.40 pm : Harmonia Do Brasil (Brazil)
08.40 pm – 09.05 pm : Dance Collaboration - Nirtya
Nandan (Bangladesh) Hat Trick & Fiddle (Norway), Aru Sri Art Theatre (Sri
Lanka)
09.05 pm – 09.30 pm : Sanni Yakuma – Benthara
09.30 pm – 10.00 pm : Ila Arun Troupe (India)
10.00 pm – 10.25 pm : Ravibandu Vidyapathi Drum
Ensemble
Sapthami
Sapthami
Sapthami is a well-established band in Jaffna.
The group experiments with a wide genre of music such as, melody music,
Karnatic music and Hindu and Christian devotional songs. Their songs are all
recorded in their own studio and they have produced CDs and DVDs for various
companies, schools and religious institutions in Jaffna.
The group’s major focus is on Sri Lankan Tamil
dramas and it has also contributed towards the making of short
films in relation to lending its expertise in music, audio and video editing
technology.
This group also works closely with students and
looks to encouraging the younger generations to take up music.
The Musicmatters Collective
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The Musicmatters Collective
The Musicmatters Collective is an ensemble dedicated to the
exploration of creative music-making. The musicians of The Musicmatters
Collective are all affiliated with Musicmatters in Colombo, where they conduct music
lessons, experiment with various approaches to music-making, and organize
performances.
This particular project sees the collective presenting music inspired
by the improvisational tradition of jazz, based on melodies from Sri Lankan
folk music.
Sumudi Suraweera, backed by his long-term research on Sri Lankan Low
Country drumming, brings an original approach and sound to the drums. Isaac
Smith from New Zealand has been residing in Sri Lanka for the past two years,
teaching, initiating various musical projects and introducing the double-bass
to young Sri Lankan musicians.
One such musician who has taken up the study of the double-bass is the
exceptionally talented Uvindu Perera. The guitarist and violinist of the
collective are respected and established musicians in their own right: Sarani
Perera in the progressive music scene, and Eshantha Peiris as one of the most
acclaimed classical pianists in Sri Lanka. Their strongest influence for this
project is perhaps their common study of Indian classical music. Short-term
Musicmatters resident – Bastian Dunker from Berlin, adds yet another dimension
to the collective with his influences and experience with European
improvisational music. The musicians of The Musicmatters Collective have
performed around the world with various other projects; in Europe, Australia,
United States, India, China and New Zealand.
The Musicmatters Collective promises a highly skilled music
performance, with a unique and exciting approach to Sri Lankan folk melodies.
This is a must see at the Jaffna Music
Festival 2013.
Ravibandu Vidyapathi Drum Ensemble
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Ravibandu
Vidyapathi Drum Ensemble
The
Ravibandu Vidyapathi Drum Ensemble is lead by acclaimed Sri Lankan drummer,
dancer and choreographer Ravibandu Vidyapathi. Ravibandu was trained from
childhood in traditional Sri Lankan dance forms by the gurus Chitrasena &
Vajira. He later travelled to India to the Kerala Kala Mandalam, where he
received a rigorous formal training in the Kathakali dance form. Upon his
return, he established his own dance school, the Ravibandu-Samanthi Dance
Academy, with his wife Samanthi, who is also a dancer and dance teacher. He created the form of the Short Ballet, and
has choreographed and danced in several critically acclaimed dance pieces which
combine both the traditional and the contemporary – such as “For the Young
Killed in War and Judas”.
As
a drummer, he has explored and experimented with various aspects of drumming
and drum composition, and has created new dimensions for traditional drums and
drum rhythms. The Ravibandu Vidyapathi
Drum Ensemble has toured throughout the world, appearing at festivals such as
WOMAD, and performed at the Kennedy Centre in 2008, to great acclaim.
Ravibandu
himself has shared the stage with world-famous drummers such as Billy Cobham
and Zakir Hussein. Today, the Ravibandu Vidyapathi Drum Ensemble is widely
regarded as one of Sri Lanka’s finest drum ensembles.
Ranwala Brigade
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Ranwala Brigade
The late Lional Ranwala, archivist and developer of traditional Sri
Lankan music began the Ranwala Foundation to preserve Sri Lankan traditional
folk music by popularizing the art form amongst the younger generations.
Following in his footsteps, his son Sahan Ranwala continues to work on preserving
the essence of the Sri Lankan folk music tradition in Sri Lanka for the next
generation.
The Ranwala Foundation conducts lectures and workshops on folk music
for University undergraduates and school students to raise their awareness of the
richness and uniqueness of traditional Sri Lankan music. The foundation
conducts academic research on folk music and collects folk tunes and melodies
from across the island for archiving purposes.
This foundation is made up of several counterparts including “Ranwala
Brigade”, “Mathu Parapura”, “Ranwala Children’s Brigade”, “Swasthi” and
“Thalama National Foundation”.
“Ahase Innawalu – 1999”, “Gama Awlanggnang – 2003”, “Yuddetath Ewith –
2007”, “Podi Ayata Jana Gee – 2007”, “Onna Babo Ethinniya – 2010” and “Three –
2011” are some of their renditions of traditional Sri Lankan folk music.
The group has toured Australia, China, India, Cyprus and many other
countries. In 2011 the Ranwala Foundation won first place at International Folk
Music Awards which was held in Shanjiaji-China.
Naadro
Naadro
“Naadro” began performing with simple percussion instruments but their passion
for percussion soon led them to master instruments from a wide range of
cultures.
Today “Naadro” creates an electrifying rhythm and sound using both Sri
Lankan traditional instruments and other percussion instruments to produce
their own signature style of percussion. The group is constantly exploring the
potential of using traditional percussion instruments from India, Japan, Latin
America and Africa along with traditional Sri Lankan drums to create new
percussion music.
This blend of world percussion music traditions and styles has attracted
a large and growing following across the world. The group has toured India,
Singapore, Australia, South Africa and USA.
“Naadro” has composed many of
their own original pieces complementing the wonderful repertoire of world traditional
percussion music they perform so masterfully. They are popular background music
artists used for Sri Lankan movies and songs.
The group conducts programmes for school children to popularize
percussion music among the younger generation.
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Traditions Meet - Classical Instrumental Recital
This will be a novel attempt at blending North Indian classical music
with South Indian Carnatic music. Well known Hindustani and Carnatic musicians
will perform together and bring out the uniqueness of each tradition as well as
the beauty and splendor of being in harmony. Both systems are based on ragas,
India's loveliest of gifts to the world. Music has no barriers, and this unique
combination of traditions will touch the spirit and heart of its listeners.
Dr. Nirmala Kumari (Sitar) studied for 11 years in India at the
Bhatkhande College of Music Lucknow and the Benaras Hindu University and
obtained her Doctorate in Music. She has held many sitar concerts in India,
Europe and Sri Lanka.
Shasthrapathi Sarath Kumara Liyanawatte (Flute) studied music under
his father. He graduated from the Institute of Aesthetic Studies, University of
Kelaniya and obtained the Degree of Master of Music from the Benaras Hindu
University.
Suderamoorthy Gobithas (Violin) was awarded a Diploma in Music
(Violin) by the University of Jaffna. He
worked as an Assistant Lecturer in Violin at the Ramanathan Academy of Fine
Arts, University of Jaffna.
Sangeetha Vidvan, Isai Kalai Mani Wageeshan (Veena) is a disciple of
Karaikudi T. R. Sanbasivan and Dr R. S. Jayalaxmy. He studied the veena at the
Government Music College Chennai and has performed at many music kachcheris in
India and Sri Lanka.
M. Lohendran (Miruthangam) is the youngest son of the famous
miruthangam artist and lecturer at the University of Jaffna. He started
learning the miruthangam from his early childhood. He continued in higher
studies in miruthangam at Annamalai University India.
Peshala Manoj (Tabla) graduated and obtained the Degree of Master of
Music from the Bhatkhande University Lucknow. He has held many tabla solo
performances in Sri Lanka and India. He is a member of the academic support
staff at the University of Visual & Performing Arts.
Shasthrapathi Yamuna Uswatte (Thampura) graduated from the Institute
of Aesthetic Studies, University of Kelaniya. She has obtained the Degree of
Master of Music from University of Kelaniya and is a Visiting Lecturer at the
University of Kelaniya.
Classical Music Group - Oriental Music Orchestra
Oriental Music Orchestra
Sri Lanka's first multi-ethnic oriental music orchestra, showcasing
the diverse ethnic and regional musical traditions that exist in the country
will perform again at the Jaffna Music Festival 2013. The Oriental Music
Orchestra works towards bringing together talented youngsters from different
ethnic groups in Sri Lanka.
Instructors:
Vadya
Nipun Sangeeth Visharad Dr. (Mrs) Nirmala Kumari Rodrigo is an educator and
Sitarist par excellence. She was the first Sri Lankan to obtain a Doctor of
Music, Performances and Composition from the Banaras Hindu University.
Shasthrapathi Kumara
Liyanawatte is a renowned flutist well versed in both the Hindistani and
Carnatic traditions of classical music. Shasthrapathi Kumara Liyanawatte has
performed in several international venues. He received his Masters in Music
from the Banaras Hindu University.
Mrs.
Rathai Kumarathas is a former music producer at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting
Corporation for almost a decade. Mrs. Kumarathas is an experienced veena artist
and vocalist in the Carnatic tradition.
Mr.
Suntharamoorthy Gobithas is a Lecturer at the University of Jaffna and
President of Sangamam Institute. Issai Kalai Mani Suntharamoorthy Gobithas is a
violinist in the Carnatic tradition, who has performed both in local and
international venues.
The orchestra project was spearheaded by the Institute of Human
Excellence (IHE) and Aru Sri Art Theater. The project is funded by the Music Cooperation
between Norway and Sri Lanka.
Classical Music Groups - Phoolan Devi Opera
Phoolan Devi Opera
In 2008, Gayathri Khemadasa decided to write an opera about the life
of Phoolan Devi (the Bandit Queen of India in the 1980’s) after being inspired
by her powerful autobiography. Gayathri is the daughter of the late Premasiri
Khemadasa, who was the first Sri Lankan to write an opera and had an
illustrious career as a composer. Growing up, in the house of the “Master” and
being surrounded by his melodies has deeply influenced Gayathri’s decision to become
a composer and follow in her father’s footsteps. After studying music in
Prague, Czech Republic, she received a Fulbright Scholarship to work on the
opera in 2011 and gave a premier performance in Connecticut, USA in May of last
year, as well as performances at esteemed places such as Dartmouth College
N.H., as well as institutions on the east and west coast of the US.
After many years of living away, Gayathri has returned to Sri Lanka
with the ambition of restarting her father’s music academy, the Khemadasa
Foundation. The foundation was established in Sri Lanka in 1992 by Premasiri
Khemadasa to foster the musical talents of low-income youths, regardless of
race, religion or gender and especially those from underprivileged parts of the
country. All training and courses given to these students has been free of
charge. These musicians will carry the opera’s message as a statement about
violence against women and children, around the country and the globe.
Classical Music Groups - Naatharanjanie
Naatharanjanie
Natharanhanie is a well-known group of classical Carnatic vocalists in
Jaffna.
Shankaranathan Vimalasekara (Tabla) is a young, leading percussionist
who is a graduate from the University of Jaffna. He obtained a First Class in
the Bachelor of Fine Arts in miruthangam. He began performing as an accompanist
from the age of 15 receiving 3 awards from the University of Jaffna for his
outstanding performance and is currently an accompanist and a lecturer at the
University of Jaffna.
Nadarajah Satheeskumar (Moochang) is a talented percussionist who has
received the title of “KALAVITHTHAKAR” from the North Ceylon Music Society. He
is a contributor for all programmes conducted by the Society and is an
accompanist for its recordings.
Ampalavannar Jeyaraman (Violin) is a student of the late Guru
Brahmasri S.Sarwesvara Samel and his father late V.Ampalavanar. He is now a famous senior artist in Sri
Lanka. He is a skilled instrumentalist
on bowed and fretted instruments, including the mandolin.
Navaratnam Paranthaman (Vocals) is a young leading vocalist and a
graduate from the University of Jaffna. He is now a lecturer in vocal music at
the university. He learnt Carnatic music, Tamilizhai & Devotional music
from his Guru Isithamizhrenthar , Sangeetha Kalaanidu Dr. N.V.M Navarathnam.
Thanasoruby Navarathnam (Tampura) is an eminent leading young vocalist
in Sri Lanka and is a graduate from the University of Jaffna. Whilst obtaining
a First Class in the Bachelor of Fine Arts, she also did a postgraduate study
in vocal music in Tamil university, Thanjavur & obtained a First Class in
her M.A in Vocal music.
S.Matiendram (Mirdangam) is a Master of Philosophy in Music and a
famous senior artist in Sri Lanka. He has served as a lecturer for three
decades at the department of Music in the University of Jaffna. He is an artist
of the Rupavahini Cooperation & Broadcasting Cooperation.
Classical Music Groups - Colombo Brass Ensemble
Colombo Brass Ensemble
The Colombo Brass Ensemble is a group of musicians who are dedicated
to promoting Brass Music in the Island. CBE is the pioneering brass ensemble
and only brass group currently existing in the country. The ensemble was formed
in 2005 by a group of brass musicians who are also members of the Symphony
Orchestra of Sri Lanka.
One of the group’s main missions is to promote an understanding and
appreciation of brass instruments throughout Sri Lanka and to encourage and
foster talent for the future. CBE believes that there is still a great void and
lack of knowledge as to how a brass instrument should be performed and works
tirelessly to spread awareness.
The CBE plays a very active
role and hosts various performances, guest performances, workshops, outreach
programs, wedding services and special events.
The CBE performs annually at St Andrew’s Scotts Kirk, Colombo 3 for
Christmas and Easter and often performs for special events such the Hymn
Festival accompanied by an organist and a choir. In 2012 CBE was invited to
perform a concert organized by Sewalanka Foundation in collaboration with the
visiting Norwegian Trumpet Ensemble named ‘The 3 Trumpets’. In mid-2013 CBE
plans to hold its maiden concert at St Andrew’s Scott Kirk.
Folk Music Group - Ritual Songs of Batticaloa
Ritual Songs of Batticaloa
Hindu culture in Batticaloa is very unique. There are numerous
non-agamic temples in this region. The worship of female goddesses - Kali
amman, Maariy amman, Kannakai amman, Draupathi amman are very popular. The
annual main events in these temples are called “Chadankup” (rituals). The songs
which are sung during these rituals are called “Chadankup Paadalkal” (rituals
songs). It is believed that some deities can possess humans and these ritual
songs praise those deities. These songs are sung either collectively or by an
individual.
In this programme, the students from Swami Vipulananda
Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka perform the
ritual songs on Maariy amman, and Drupathi Amman. The programme is produced by
Ms. Priyatharsini Jatheeswaran with the assistance of Professor S. Maunaguru.
Folk Music Group - Sanni Yakuma – Benthara
Sanni Yakuma – Benthara
In Sri Lanka, one of the most
dramatic forms of dance occurs in exorcist healing rituals (called Tovil, Thovil,
Toile, Yakuma and Yakun-natima). These
are folk traditions that have been greatly influenced by Buddhism.
The Daha Ata Sanniya is a
traditional dance ritual that combines mythical exorcism of 18 types of diseases
from the human body, employing deft psychological manipulation. Exorcists wear masks depicting the demons
thought to be responsible for a person’s ailments. Most Sri Lankans rarely have
a chance to witness this extremely colourful and vibrant ceremony, due to the
exorbitant costs and duration of the performance, traditionally lasting up to
12 hours.
A Gurunnanse – or master of
ceremonies – holds out a pouch of flammable powder from which dancers light
their torches. Fire dancers bend
backwards and lower flaming torches into their mouths. A Yakka devil and brightly costumed
performers in fearsome, elaborate masks all dance and move to the music and
rhythmic beating of Yak Bera drums. This
devil dance known as the Daha Ata Sanniya, is a carefully crafted ritual with a
history reaching far back into Sri Lanka’s pre-Buddhist past.
Folk Music Group - Vezhalam Padutha Veerangani – Mulliyawalai, Mullaithivu
Vezhalam Padutha Veerangani – Mulliyawalai, Mullaithivu
This is the most popular form of Koothu existing in the Vanni.
The story depicts the tragic story of a heroic lady who bravely faced and tamed
a ferocious elephant thought uncontrollable by all. Due to this exemplary act,
jealous parties in the village put her to death. Her husband, heartbroken, and
unable to move on, sacrifices his own life in order to spend eternity with his
wife. This story which has been passed down for generations has been committed
to paper by Rathnasinghem of Mullavelli who has then transformed this to the
Koothu form.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Folk Group - Parei Mela Koothu - Mulliyawalai, Mullaithivu
Parei Mela Koothu - Mulliyawalai, Mullaithivu
Parai Mela (parai drum) is a percussion instrument which has
its roots grounded in ancient times. The parai artists from Kanakarayankulam
and Mulliavalai in Mullativu have passed this particular koothu (which is
unique to Vanni) from generation to generation for the last 7 years in its purest form. This particular Pari Mela Koothu
has become an integral part of life in Vanni and the group performs for both
religious and social occasions. The manner in which they use and make music
with the parai drum is unique from other Parai groups. These performances are
their source of income and they are eager to continue this unique tradition and
introduce it to a wider audience.
Folk Music Group - Pakeer Baith – Ampara
Pakeer Baith – Ampara
Pakeer Baith is a traditional performance of Muslims in Ampara.
This performance is based on the sequences of a Muslim wedding from the
beginning to the end of the wedding. It starts with the choosing of a groom for
the bride. Then bride’s relations come to the groom’s home and register the
wedding on Islamic law in front of Mosque Maraikkar and Lebbai. This event is
called Kaavin. The Groom, his friends, and his relatives go to the bride’s home
around 8.00 in the night. The interesting part of the Muslim wedding from a
folk music tradition is when the groom reaches the bride’s home and sits on the
chair and the special wedding song called Manamangala Malai is sung. The wedding
procession finishes with the Sabaash, Duas and Sayiny Aaamin. The groom and
bride are then joined together in their wedded life.
Folk Music Group - Maarai Kaatha Maveerar – Pasiyoor, Jaffna
Maarai Kaatha Maveerar – Pasiyoor, Jaffna
This particular Koothu has a rich
history dating back 200 years. The Koothu depicts the story of Joseph Vaz the
Catholic missionary who travelled from Goa to Sri Lanka. The story begins with
his arrival in Jaffna and his trials and tribulations while on mission in the
country. This Koothu has been written, performed and brought to life by Baladas
from Pasiyoor. Baladas has grown up with this particular religious art form and
considers it a part of his life mission to ensure its continuation throughout
the generations.The Catholic Koothu is composed by charming Ragas, and
appropriate dances. The performances were well appreciated by the spectators
whenever it was performed.
Monday, February 25, 2013
NORWAY - Hat-trick and fiddle
NORWAY
Hat-trick and fiddle
Picture a cockfight
without bloodshed. Halling is a highly competitive music and dance tradition,
where men are like roosters, trying to impress women with their skills. Meet
two up-and-coming performers offering a small taste of the Norwegian folk
tradition.
The
halling dance is the most ancient documented dance of North Europe, and it´s
roots go back to 2500 years old cave paintings. It is a show-off dance
involving displays of prowess and acrobatics. The drama of the performance is
build up by a fiddler who has to give the dancers enough impetus to perform the
various challenging moves that are involved in the dance: “The neck jump”,
“going over the head” - and especially the “throw”. The moves are seen as a
test of strength, one of the characteristic tricks involves kicking down a hat that is held about 230 to 280 cm above the
floor. The most famous move from the halling dance worldwide is probably the
head spin performed by Norwegian dancers in The United States of America around
1910-1920. Later the break dance has made this move known to the whole world. Ulf-Arne
Johannessen has won the national championship in traditional dance twice and
has toured the world with a halling dance ensemble aiming to popularize the
traditional folk dance. He is coming to the Jaffna festival to perform together
with fiddle player Erlend Viken, who has won several prestigious national folk
music competitions.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
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Morning Programmes: 00:09am-12:00pm
Day 1 (Friday - March 01, 2013)
Folk Stage
09.00 am – 09.45 am : Pappiravahan Koothu (Chulipuram)
09.45 am – 10.30 am : Pakkeer Baith (Ampara)
10.30 am – 11.15 am : Ritual Songs of Batticaloa
11.15 am – 12.00 pm : Parai Mela Koothu (Mulliyawalai)
Contemporary Stage
09.00 am – 09.45 am : Naadro
09.45 am – 10.30 am : Harmonia Do Brasil (Brazil)
10.30 am – 11.15 am : Sapthami
11.15 am – 12.00 pm : Collaborative Music Performance;
Chirkutt (Bangladesh) & Casa Murilo (Norway)
Classical Stage
09.00 am – 09.45 am : Traditions Meet
09.45 am – 10.30 am : Natharanjanee
10.30 am – 11.15 am : Phoolan Devi Opera
11.15 am – 12.00 pm : Colombo Brass Ensemble
Children Stage
09.00 am – 09.30 am : Ad libitum
09.30 am – 10.00 am : Shivananda Vidyalayam (Batticaloa)
10.00 am – 10.30 am : Chundikuli Girls' College and St John's College (Jaffna)
10.30 am – 11.00 am : Ananda College (Colombo)
11.00 am – 11.30 am : Hat Trick & Fiddle (Norway)
11.30 am – 12.00 pm : Shalini and Kids
Day 2 (Saturday - March 02, 2013)
Folk Stage
09.00 am – 09.45 am : Marai Kaatha Maaveerar (Pasiyoor)
09.45 am – 10.30 am : Ila Arun Troupe (India)
10.30 am – 11.15 am : Vezhalam Padutha Veerankani (Mulliyawalai)
11.15 am – 12.00 pm : Sanni Yakuma (Benthara)
Contemporary Stage
09.00 am – 09.45 am : Ranwala Brigade
09.45 am – 10.30 am : The Musicmatters Collective
10.30 am – 11.15 am : Ravibandu Vidyapathi Drum Ensemble
11.15 am – 12.00 pm : Sabreen Association (Palestine)
Classical Stage
09.00 am – 09.45 am : Mangala Isai (Thavil, Nadaswaram)
09.45 am – 10.30 am : Oriental Music Orchestra
10.30 am – 11.15 am : Nirtya Nandan (Bangladesh)
11.15 am – 12.00 pm : Hat Trick & Fiddle (Norway)
Children Stage
09.00 am – 09.30 am : Jaffna Hindu Ladies College
09.30 am – 10.00 am : Muslim Maha Vidyalaya (Vavuniya)
10.00 am – 10.30 am : Nattakooththu (Mannar)
10.30 am – 11.00 am : The Musicmatters Kids (Colombo)
11.00 am – 11.30 am : Shakthika on Keyboard
11.30 am – 12.00 pm : Ila Arun Troupe (India)
INDIA Ila Arun’s Musical Sandstorm
INDIA
Ila Arun’s Musical Sandstorm
ILA ARUN a leading folk and Bollywood singer has been working with Rajasthani folk artists for last 30 years and has brought folk music and folk dance of Rajsthan in the mainstream of Indian Music Scene and made it popular all around the world.
The group consist of folk singers folk dancers and musicians playing rare folk instruments, like Sindhi Sarangi, Kamaycha, Khadtaal, Sarangi, double flute, Morchang, Been, Satara and many more. Dancers like Kalbelias (snake charmers) Bhat’s (Puppeteers), Bhopa and Bhopi (Pad singers) who narrates the story in musical form of Rajasthan., Bhavai and Sansi Kanjars, Tera taali, Ghoomars etc., …
Folk music reflects the traditions and life style of a particular community at a particular time as its roots lie deep in day to day life. Ila Arun supported by these group of musicians, singers and dancers from different walks of life, have been innovating and experimenting with these various forms of folk music, folk singing and dance which gives us the feel of moods and seasons, fairs and festivals, the sensuousness of the monsoon, the romance of the desert, the beauty and the elegance of the palace life, the rusticity of the gypsy, and the gay abandon of youth. These experiments make folk music relevant to the young and modern audiences of today. The outstanding result of this innovation is ‘Rain and the Rowdy Rajas’
a Fusion of Folk and Jazz music.
BRAZILHarmonia Do Brazil
BRAZIL
Harmonia Do Brazil
A
musical group composed by four Brazilians who have been performing together for
the last 14 years throughout the main cities in Brazil. They, together with a
dynamic vocalist will play mNanda Garcia will perform together with the Brazilian group Harmonia Do Brasill. Nanda is a young singer who has had a musical career of over 10 years. She started as a member of the vocal group Nikit Kids, after which she joined the crew of The Walt Disney Company musical. Recently she was a finalist in the Brazilian TV show ‘Idols’. Besides that, Nanda has participated in several Brazilian concerts and music DVDs.iscellaneous Brazilian music such as Samba,
Bossanova and Choro to name a few.
BANGLADESH Chirkutt Band
BANGLADESH
Chirkutt Band
With powerful lyrics,
energetic and unique compositions, varied use of eastern and western
instruments and musical scales, elements of fusion and folk music together with
a very distinct local sound, Chirkutt has managed to fascinate audiences from
all over Bangladesh. They will now combine their vibrant sounds with indie-
rock band Casa Murilo.
They will also be joined by a dance duo who are versatile dancers in Manipuri, Bharatha Natyam and Oddissi. This duo are also popular Bengali folk dancers.
They will also be joined by a dance duo who are versatile dancers in Manipuri, Bharatha Natyam and Oddissi. This duo are also popular Bengali folk dancers.
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