|
A presentation on Deepawali: Legends, Meaning and Metaphors
This brief presentation will showcase the interesting legends associated with Deepawali and the ideals emanating from these legends. The metaphorical meaning associated with Deepawali and the form Deepawali has taken in recent times will be explored. The presenter, Varun Aggarwal, is an MIT student with interests in eastern philosophies and has taught an informal course on The Philosophy of Hinduism during IAP, 2006.
Songs by NEC (New England Choristers)
'The New England Choristers', a 24-voice Chamber Vocal Ensemble has been
performing in the Boston area for the past five years. Their repertoire
includes both religious and secular music. Hailing from all parts of the
globe, the group has chosen to sing in a blend of styles and languages,
often creating new variations to existing tunes and themes. They are
lead by Christy Mathew who has been serving as the director and
accompanist since the commencement of the New England Choristers.
Tonight they will be performing an Israeli folksong arranged by Sally K.
Albrecht followed by a pop novelty from the 1920s by Bob Carleton,
'Ja-da, Jing Jing', and a new England Choristers arrangement of one of
Bollywood's favorites, 'Mustafa , don't Worry'
Jathiswaram by MIT Natya
A "Jathiswaram" is a Bharathanatyam dance presentation. It is devoid of any
abhinaya (emotions), and contains intricate sequences that are fused with
repetitive musical notes. The dance deals with the execution of adavus (basic
steps) and mudras (hand gestures), combined in definite groups. Jathis
(rhythmic pieces danced to narrated syllables) are executed combining swara
passages (musical scores) in a particular raga and tala.
Raagam: Vasantha Taalam: Adi
Natya is MIT's Indian classical dance group. Natya organizes several events, classes and workshops that serve to showcase and promote Indian classical dance.
Dance by MIT Chamak - A Dance For All Seasons
A Dance For All Seasons is a collection of 4 short pieces, each representing one season of the year. Beginning with the winds of autumn, continuing through a romantic winter, dancing in the rain in the springtime and playing in the summer sun, the dancers guide the audience through a colorful year with a unique combination of dance styles and fun props.
Tamil Film Songs by Krishna Kumar
Krisha Kumar will be singing two Tamil songs from the 80s tonight:
'Vellai Pura' from the film 'Puthu Kavithai', a sad romantic number and
'Poo Malai' from the film 'Sindhu Bhairavi', a kind of semi classical film song
Dance by Taranga
Taranga presents to you a fusion of hip-hop, semi-classical and bhangra dance styles. Get ready to be swept off your seats by the waves of rhythm, rhyme and reverberations of Taranga's performance.
Saptaswar
Saptaswar presents two musical pieces- Instrumental and a bollywood song. Saptaswar is a group of very talented musicians from within the New England area and has been performing Bollywood songs and creative musical numbers in public and private venues in Central Massachusetts. Saptaswar is led and coordinated by Mohan Somasundaran.
Solo Dance by Neha Gandhi
Various expressions of passionate yet pure love, exuberance of Radha and Krisha's relations, their ched- chad all are part of growing up process of every Indian.
Through the dance Neha is trying to show two aspects of eternal love story of Radha Krishna. Radha's excitement in seeing Krishna, her lover and her futile pleas to Krisha to spare her from his pranks are the base line of the dance . N eha is a student of Northeastern University, and has won accolades by giving television dance performances in India.
Dance by BU Chankaar – Arabian Nights
Boston University's Chankaar is a fusion team that promotes Indian culture while uniting girls who have a common passion – DANCE. Its goal is to integrate various styles of dance to create a unique form of self-expression. Over the years, Chankaar's routines have been influenced by dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Hip-hop, Bollywood, and many more. Today, Chankaar unites these styles in a fresh new form to bring you Arabian Nights.
Dance by “Radha Kaise Na Jale” Group
This charming dance is based on a favorite theme from Hindu mythology, the
story of Radha and Krishna. Radha is angry at Krishna for flirting with the
other gopis (milkmaids) in their village. Krishna reassures Radha that
although he is playful, Radha rules his heart, just as the full moon rules
the night sky even in the presence of dozens of stars. When Radha asks why
he does not always tell her so, Krishna tells her that his love is sometimes
best expressed unspoken. Watch their six Krishnas as they reminds us that He is
always with those who are devoted to Him, even if it might not always seem
that way.
Gol-maal...Golmaal...Everything's going to be Gol-maal
What happens when an insanely funny guy (Kassu Bhaga Dee) & a notoriously lazy dude (Bijju Pakkad Lee) square up to read news one evening on "KGTV.com...Kahani Ghar Ghar ki TV"? Also supported by the top notch correspondent "Ashu Dho Dala"...news ki to 'ekdam dho dalta hai'. This is going to be a mind eraser from begin to end.
Song “Aap Ki Nazaron Ne Samjha”
This song is from the movie “Anpad”, originally rendered by Lata Mangeshkar.
Song “ Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein ” by Jignesh Sonchhatra
This song is from the film "Raja Hindustani". Aaye ho Meri Zindagi Mein has a very beautiful lyrics and very melodious. This song was originally sung by Udit Narayan. Jignesh has professional experience singing for the band “Navrang” in Orlando, FL from 1998-2001.
Bhangra by Shan-e-Cambridge
Shan-e-Cambridge is a group of MIT students, alums, and Cambridge residents who love bhangra. Bhangra is a traditional folk dance hailing from the Indian region of Panjab. Originally used to celebrate the harvest and spring seasons, the dance has evolved and inspired a vibrant subculture around the world. Shan-e-Cambridge will be performing several lively dances for you tonight. The diversity of Shan-Cambridge's members reflects the wide appeal of bhangra. Balle!
|
