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@Brampton Library: Indian Classical Vocal Performance-Carnatic
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This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
Virtual celebrations at Brampton Library
Brampton, ON
Directions: Brampton Library has eight locations. Due to COVID 19 health restrictions, we are unable to host the activities at our branches. However, we invite you to join us at our virtual platform to enjoy Culture Days online presentations from our talented community.
Access
Free.
Offered in English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada.
Virtual Activity
About
Enjoy listening to South Indian Classical vocal music to the accompaniment of Mridangam( A double sided Indian drum) and Violin! Get to know more about rhythm expressed through beats and wave of the hand! Learn more about this ancient art form which is widely used in Therapy for seniors, recreation and holistic healing!
Watch and observe 3 unique, virtual performances in 3 different languages by the professional artist & teacher, Sandhya Srivatsan and her students at Gaanavarshini.
Check out our Creative Living with Music, Art and Poetry performance to get a glimpse of our Interactive, Intergenerational programs & Music!
https://youtu.be/QVuxM4knTjo
Links
- Gaanavarshini Website gaanavarshini.com
- Brampton Library bramptonlibrary.ca
- Gaanavarshini virtual youtube.com
Organizer
Sandhya Srivatsan,Artistic Director Gaanavarshini
Sandhya Srivatsan, is an accomplished vocalist and music teacher. As a performer and teacher, she brings over 30 years of experience in the field. Over the years, Sandhya Srivatsan has trained hundreds of young children, youth, adults and senior students in Carnatic Vocal music, an art form from Southern India. As a Certified Gerontologist focused on doing research in creative aging and music therapy, Sandhya is highly experienced in conducting music recreation sessions for seniors, conducting Intergenerational work shops and appreciation courses on Indian classical music. She specializes in effects of music on moods and stress levels.
Gaanavarshini was founded in 2006 with the following mission:
Teach and impart Carnatic music (vocal singing) among youth and middle age population of South Asian origin.
Preserve and pass on this ancient art form to benefit Canadians of South Asian descent.
Develop an awareness of this rich cultural heritage among Canadians of varied origins and background.
Offer Carnatic music as a therapy/recreation to seniors in the community to assist in healthy aging.
This event is part of a hub:
@BramptonLibrary
Brampton Library Brampton, ONBrampton Library is thrilled to host its Culture Days Hub again in 2021. As longtime supporters of this wonderful initiative, we believe strongly in our role in building the creative economy, locally, provincially, and nationally. Our eig...