SONNENT OF SAMSARA
UDAY PALACE CONVENTION CENTRE
UPCOMING
29 MAR
2025
SONNENT OF SAMSARA
UDAY PALACE CONVENTION CENTRE
UPCOMING
29 MAR
2025
SONNENT OF SAMSARA
UDAY PALACE CONVENTION CENTRE
UPCOMING
29 MAR
2025
SONNET OF SAMSARA is an immersive performance that explores the concept of "Samsara," focusing on worldly pursuits, karmic cycles, and the experiences of wandering and transmigration. The performance adapts to the unique characteristics of each venue, intertwining with local memories, myths, and aspirations. It also addresses urgent environmental and climate crises, connecting global themes with local issues.
The work combines rituals, stylized movements, everyday gestures, and live music (optional) with a powerful percussion score. It incorporates elements from Indian traditions, including Kalarippayattu and Bharatanatyam, while addressing contemporary urban realities. The performance explores transformation through personal journeys filled with challenges and life-changing experiences.
Choreographed by Jayachandran Palazhy, SONNET OF SAMSARA features collaborations with British designer Ali Pretty (Kinetika Design Studio, London), composer-singer M D Pallavi, Japanese digital artist Kunihiko Matsuo, Kalarippayattu artists, and Mizhavu drummers.
Agam (transl. Inner soul) is a Bangalore-based contemporary Carnatic progressive rock band. The band was formed in the year 2003. The current lineup consists of Harish Sivaramakrishnan (vocals) Swamy Seetharaman (keyboards and lyricist), T Praveen Kumar (lead guitar), Aditya Kasyap (bass guitar and backing vocals), Sivakumar Nagarajan (ethnic percussions), Jagadish Natarajan (rhythm guitar) and Yadhunandan (Drummer). Jagadish Natarajan replaced Suraj Satheesh as the rhythm guitarist in 2012 but the lineup of the band has otherwise remained same. Vignesh Lakshminarayanan was replaced by Aditya Kasyap on bass and backing vocals. Agam is often featured on the Malayalam music channel Kappa TV.[1][2][3]
Agam's musical style is Carnatic progressive rock. Their music is a blend of Carnatic music and rock. The band draws inspirations from traditional Carnatic music and progressive rock acts such as Dream Theater. Their logo is inspired by the folk art Theyyam of North Kerala. The band borrows their name from the Malayalam / Tamil word 'Agam' which means the 'Heart, soul or the Inner soul'.[14]
