INDIKA: Introduction to Carnatic Music (Workshop)

17 Oct 2018 | 2:30pm
University of Liverpool, Liverpool
Introduction to Carnatic Music (Workshop)
Part of INDIKA 2018
Wednesday 17th October, 2:30pm
University of Liverpool, Liverpool
FREE – BOOKING REQUIRED

Following the University of Liverpool’s Lunchtime Concert, the artists will be leading a free workshop, introducing participants to Carnatic music.
Carnatic music has a long tradition which has developed in the south Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Today’s performers will introduce the concepts of Ragam (Raga): the seven note scale with its melodic restrictions and compulsions, and Thalam (Tala): the rhythmic foundation of the Carnatic music. Workshop participants are welcome to observe or bring instruments.
Artists: Srutti Suresan – Vocal / Lapsteel Guitar, Achuthan Sripathmanathan -Violin, Mithushan Sivagurunathar – Ghatam, Sanjuran Keerthikumar – Mridangam


Box office information
Venue:
University of Liverpool, Victoria Building, 150 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L3 5RF
Telephone:
0151 291 3949
E-mail:
0151 291 3949