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Talavya at Mission Folk Festival – Mission, BC / Summer Heat Tour

Their second Canadian festival performance on Talavya’s Summer Heat 2012 Tour is at the Mission Folk Festival.  From South America to Australia, Scandinavia to Polynesia, North America to India and beyond  – six continents and the seven seas – music … Continue reading

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Music Monday with a Maestro #6: Pt Arjun Mishra

This video is of Pandit Arjun Mishra. When I first saw this video, I was thoroughly impressed with his power and control. His chakars are outstanding and his footwork controlled and precise. There are many stories of his dedication to Kathak and how he would practice through the night to master compositions given to him that day. Enjoy a glimpse of Kathak – the only classical dance style of north India. Continue reading

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Kathak by Korean Dancer and Tabla Player Won Joung Jin

A dynamic Kathak dancer, Korean artist Won Joung Jin infuses her own creativity into her performance.  A strong, yet graceful performer, her dance recital incorporates both traditional and contemporary forms of the Indian classical dance Kathak.  With her dual training in classical … Continue reading

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One Kathak dancer with Multiple Tabla Players

It can be difficult to get a good tabla player to accompany Kathak dance. Many can play tekha (or the taal), but are not able to play exact compositions that perfectly match with the dancer’s footwork and Kathak composition. Continue reading

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Many Faces of Kathak Dance

A glimpse at Korean Kathak dancer Won Joung during a performance of a thumri.  Indian classical dance has two main components – Natya (pure dance) and Nritya (expressive dance or abhinaya).  A thumri is a piece full of abhinaya, expressions … Continue reading

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