Odissi-Kuchipudi double bill, Dviparna and Gandhi Leela - Taalam: column by Leela Venkataraman

The Double Bill concerts at IIC, apart from providing a much needed performance platform have, in the choice of artistes, shown a sensibility in presenting deserving dancers and musicians, who in the scramble for performance space, have perhaps been less fortunate in getting opportunities than some of their colleagues....

Interestingly, two styles sharing the stage each evening, in a male/female, tandav/lasya, Yin/Yang contrast was also followed in this year's celebration of Lalitarpan, the festival started by Kathak veteran Shovana Narayan of Asavari, along with Dr.Jyotsna Suri and tabla wizard Shafaat Ahmed Khan.... 

For Bhagyam Arts and Ideas, Gandhi Jayanti heralded once again an opportunity for the celebration of the Mahatma's spirit through an ensemble of Indian arts. This exploration of the life and legacy of Gandhi through India's art forms, comprises a core group, that had organized the Gandhi Leela effort last year too, headed by director Suranya Aiyar...

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