Tuesday, January 4, 2005 20:00
Senado Square
1/4 (Friday)
Senado Square
8pm
Emotional. Exhilarating. Enigmatic. These are
only some of adjectives that can be used to begin to describe the charm of the
folk music of Rajasthan, northern India. Since 1991, Divana, the Musicians and
Poets of Rajasthan, have been at the vanguard of performing the most original
forms of this music. Similar to the Roma (or Gypsies) in Europe, the nomadic
nature of the people of Rajasthan provided inspiration for their musicians to
write songs that reflected their lifestyle and character. With such a rich
history, their melodies are romantic and poetic, telling stories of family and
brotherhood. The ensemble “Poets and Musicians of Rajasthan” brings together the
greatest contemporary virtuosos of this tradition.
Dulsori, the second ensemble performing tonight,
is a unique and dynamic Korean percussion and musical group which highlights
traditional Korean rhythms and music with a modern flair. The performers
encourage audiences to participate during the performances, providing a festive
atmosphere. The shared experience of the radiance and energy of Asian grace and
culture reduces the distance between performers and audience.