CARNATIC X BLUES FUSION

Music is an art form whose elements are sound and silence. Music has always been considered an universal language by its innate power of being able to touch the core of one's being across the world. However, to truly experience the oneness of the human experience - in the global village we live in - it is more necessary now than ever to break the barriers between different styles of music so that musicians of different cultures may collaborate, bringing about an understanding and appreciation for other cultures, stimulating creativity and joy.

Objective:

To keep minds fresh through continuous discovery.

To build a deeper understanding of today. To stay connected to the NOW.

To nurture old and new passions.

Approach:

Workshop / Demo - 30 minutes

Jam - Collective / participative performance by the artists along with the audience – 30 minutes

Performance by the band Bluesghat - 60 minutes

Duration: 120 minutes in total.

Carnatic x Blues Fusion:

Carnatic rhythm & Blues. Exploring rhythm and its meaning through the Carnatic tradition of Konnokol. Exploring the connection between the two great musical traditions of Blues & Carnatic.

Artists: Gopal Navale, Sanketh, Nataraj and the band Bluesghat

Moderator: Gopal Navale

The artists share the fundamental elements of their music, in a workshop where a number of musical instruments are also introduced. The participants are then led through a creative process where they jointly create and perform a piece of music with the artists. The band Bluesghat then showcases their music in a tight performance which will also involve the participants, now that they are also infused with some skills.

Musical Instruments: Acoustic guitar, Mandolin, Xaphone, Cajon, Gub Gubi, Tubular bells, Flute, Vocals

Why should one come:

To listen to something new and different and understand how various aspects of music work - a deeper musical experience.

To get deeper into one's passion for music. To experience a different live concert concept - to learn, listen and play.

The artists are an eclectic mix of sounds and vibes, and are accomplished musicians.

It's a fun evening of exploration and adventure - much like a musical trek or hike.