Kritya Foundation
Kritya Ensemble: Live Performance (LA Premiere)
Fri, Sep 20
|Santa Monica
Join us for a world music series at Santa Monica’s iconic plant nursery, Merrihew’s Sunset Gardens. Merrihew's transforms into an intimate gathering space after hours, so come and enjoy a summer night of eclectic world music amongst the plants + under the stars. Tix here: http://grpm.us/alPHCQ
Time & Location
Sep 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PDT
Santa Monica, 1526 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
About the event
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This evening, we welcome Yamini Kalluri and her brilliant Kritya Ensemble, for a transcendent night of sounds and dance from India.
Please note that doors open at 7pm and the show will begin shortly thereafter. And don't forget all concert guests can enjoy after-hours shopping + 15% off all evening.
The Kritya ensemble will be presenting original works rooted in the ancient traditions of Kuchipudi dance/drama and Carnatic music, which date back over 500 years. Our performances are grounded in spiritual and social themes, rich with mysticism. Some narratives delve into the exploration of a woman's sensuality, symbolizing spiritual awakening and the transcendence of the ego, leading to a state of divine love and ecstasy.
Where does this music come from? We also incorporate North Indian Hindustani music to highlight the universality of music traditions, embracing crossover music and dance. Yamini Kalluri's dancing is influenced by both ballet and modern dance, adding a unique dimension to our performances.Our mission is to raise awareness and visibility of India's ancient traditions on a global stage.
Musicians:
Voice: Rohith Jayaraman Nattuvangam (Percussion): Vivek Ramanan Mridangam (Percussion): Harsha Mandayam Bharathi Violin: Laya Raghav Dancer, Artistic Director, and Choreographer: Yamini Kalluri