B'Rhythm: Carnatic Inspired Percussion with Urban Dance

World Premiere: B’Rhythm conceptualized by Bala Skandan and Sonali Skandan 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 will 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. Drummers Bala Skandan - Mridangam, Konnakkol Kabilan Jeganathan - Kanjira Rich Stein - Percussion Shiva Ghoshal - Tabla Dancers Arielle Rosales Brinda Guha Emi Yamashita De Olio Indigo Robinson Noni Byrd-Gibbs Rashmi Rajendran