Articles
Essays, interviews, reflections and artist profiles exploring South Asian dance, music and arts in New York City and beyond.
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A Profile: Rasa collab
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DATE REVIEW BY Ananya Ganesh There are some things you don’t realize you took for granted until you move away from them. Game nights with…
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What We Inherit, What We Carry Forward: Reflections on Day Three of the New York Kathak Festival
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The New York Kathak Festival celebrated tradition through vibrant performances, showcasing innovation while honoring mentorship and cultural heritage.
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The Ashtanayika Queen
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Kamini Dandapani reflects on her late guru Kalanidhi Narayanan’s transformative influence in Bharata Natyam, celebrating her uniqueness and dedication to the art form.
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Shilpanatanam: Innovating classical art while maintaining its depth
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Shilpanatanam, developed by Dr. Maya Kulkarni, innovatively blends bharatanatyam’s roots with new narratives, enhancing audience engagement through deep exploration.
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What Flows Between Us
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The What Flows Between Us festival showcased a fusion of Indian classical arts with jazz and poetry, emphasizing collaboration and women’s contributions.
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Echoes of the Ordinary – An Interview in New York City with Dr. Manu S Pillai
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Historian Manu S Pillai discusses silent acts of rebellion against authority, weaving personal stories with themes of caste, gender, and resistance.