Parijata Performance

The NYT has called PDDC’s work “fresh … bold” and a “seamless blending of the new and old.” The LA Times described the company as “offering clean, crisp, rhythmic attacks … fresh and vibrant” and “matching technical sophistication with thematic relevance.” Artistic Director Parijat Desai integrates the sculptural lines, intricate rhythms, and theatricality of Indian classical dance with the kineti

Gujarat’s Garba dance enters UNESCO’s list of ‘intangible cultural heritage’

12/19/2023

So proud of Utpala Desai (my aunt) for her work in making garba recognized by UNESCO as "intangible heritage." Garba is truly practiced across communal / caste lines—there's even "Ambedkarite garba," Jai Bhim!—and all religions play garba.

"Garba fosters equality by transcending socio-economic, gender and religious structures. It is inclusive of diverse and marginalized communities, thus strengthening social bonds.”
*(As long as we don't allow forces of Hindutva and nationalism to co-opt the practice... All are welcome here.)*

Gujarat’s Garba dance enters UNESCO’s list of ‘intangible cultural heritage’ 15 elements from various parts of India have been inscripted to UNESCO's representative list of ICH.

Sakthi Vibrations Trailer Final, H 264 YouTube 1080p Full HD

12/15/2023

Strength, Creativity, Focus, Resilience, Power, Beauty. . .
Feel the "Sakthi Vibrations"
Sakthi Cultural Centre is creating an amazing, vital space for expression and creativity + training in Parai drum for Dalit women
Trailer for film by scholar Zoe Sherinian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txkclf3Qvqo&t=52s

Read her book, Folk Music As Dalit Liberation Theology:
http://www.amazon.com/Tamil-Liberation-Theology-Ethnomusicology-Multimedia/dp/0253002338
https://ethnomultimedia.org/book.html?bid=5

Sakthi Vibrations Trailer Final, H 264 YouTube 1080p Full HD The Sakthi Folk Cultural Centre, in Tamil Nadu, India uses the Tamil folk arts to develop self-esteem and economic skills in young, poor Dalit women (former ...

09/16/2023

Remembering Balbir Singh Sodhi

Vigil for Balbir Singh Sodhi Balbir Singh Sodhi was a turbaned Sikh father murdered while planting flowers in front of his gas station in Mesa, AZ by a man who called himself a patriot. ...

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