B'RHYTHM PROMO for DRIVEAST 2019
B’Rhythm seeks to create a living dialogue between Indian Classical music and dance and world percussion sounds and urban movements. Inspired by the rhythms we see and hear in NYC every day, this project is an eccentric approach to combining classical sounds, movements, and storytelling with urban street arts. We believe this is a unique endeavor and one which addresses the evolving nature of our cultural landscape and city. Musicians and dancers explore the synergies and cross-rhythms of Indian Classical percussion played on Mridangam, Tabla, Kanjira, and Vocal Percussion ( Konnokkol) alongside instruments such as Frame drum, Djembe, and Cajon. The projects bring together some of NYC’s finest talents.
Concept Design: Bala Skandan & Sonali Skandan
Composition: Bala Skandan
Lead Choreography: Brinda Guha
Drummers:
Bala Skandan – Mridangam, Konnakkol
Kabilan Jeganathan – Kanjira
Rich Stein – Percussion
Shiva Ghoshal – Tabla
Dancers:
Brinda Guha
Arielle Rosales
Emi Yamashita De Olio
Indigo Robinson
Noni Byrd-Gibbs
Rashmi Rajendran
