(Dr L Subramaniam who will perform in the Playhouse Drama on September
5)
The
Shared History Festival returns to South Africa with a range of cultural
showcases in Johannesburg and Durban. There are two events taking place in
Durban: sublime violinist Dr L Subramaniam in Concert
in the Playhouse Drama tonight (September 5) at 19h30 and the multi-faith Sufi
Gospel Project in the Supernova at Suncoast on September 7 at 19h30.
Now
in its seventh year in South Africa and proudly presented by Teamwork Arts and
the High Commission of India, Shared
History – The Indian Experience in South Africa 2013 is a showcase of
contemporary and classical music, theatre and dance that offers a tantalising
taste of the magnificence of India which provides an avenue for cultural and
ideological exchange between India and South Africa.
Showcasing
the finest that Indian culture has to offer, the Durban leg of the festival
will feature Dr L Subramaniam and Voices of Faith – Sonam Kalra and the Sufi
Gospel Project.
Dr.
Lakshminarayana Subramaniam is an acclaimed Indian violinist, composer and conductor
trained in the Carnatic and Western music tradition. He is renowned for his
virtuoso playing techniques and compositions in orchestral fusion. He is also credited
with several solo albums and performing with Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke,
John Handy, George Harrison and several others.
Voices
of Faith with lead vocalist Sonam Kalra and the Sufi Gospel Project capture an
original and new genre of music that combines the many voices of faith - Sufi,
Gospel and Bhakti - interspersed with poetry, rhythm and recitation. Their
music blends together the many voices of language, religion and music to create
one voice - the voice of faith. The Sufi Gospel Project, brainchild of Kalra,
is labelled ‘project’ because its music is ever-evolving.
Ankur
Bhardwaj, Director, International Festivals of Teamwork Arts says, “Now in its
seventh year in South Africa, Shared History, a unique platform for the arts is
presented in a spirit of collaboration between South African companies and
those from India and is a celebration of ideas and content that transcend
language, social barriers and the different art forms.”
Bookings
at Computicket 0861 915 8000/ www.computicket.com For further information visit the Shared History website – www.teamworkarts.com or www.sharedhistory.co.in.
The
2013 Shared History Festival extend thanks to City of Johannesburg, City of
Johannesburg Arts Alive International Festival, City of Durban, ICCR and
Incredible India; the main sponsors: New National Assurance, Airports Company
South Africa (ACSA) and FOTON; the associate sponsors Sanlam, Bank of Baroda
and State Bank of India and media partners Rising Sun, Eastern Mosaic, SABC 2,
Hindvani radio; venue sponsors Avalon Group and CineCentre and the Festival’s
official printer Shereno Printers cc.
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