Music

Classical Confluence

The  Nellai Co-operative Housing Society at Chembur is  organising the second edition of its Ganesh Utsav classical music progam, Tribhukti—The Confluence showcasing three young talents  Ramakant Gaikwad (Vocals), Yadnesh Raikar (on violin) and Yashwant Vaishnav (on tabla) on September 15 in the society’s premises. The concert is open to the public. Nellai Society has been celebrating Ganesh Utsav since the past 25 years and started Tribhukti last year  with the objective of reviving the golden era when greats like Bhimsen Joshi performed at Ganesh pandals in the city. 

Where Podium of Nellai Heights, Pandit C.R.Vyas Marg, Plot no 16-18, Swastik Park, Chembur

When September 15, 7. 30 pm

Divine Dancing

This program presents the concept of God as form or formless through Indian classical  dances like Kathak, Odissi, Bharata Natyam and Mohini Attam by a group of talented young dancers including  Prachi Saathi, Pooja Pant, Namrata Mehta and Saji Menon.

Where Godrej Dance Theatre

When Sunday, September 9, 5 pm

Tickets Rs 180 (Members), Rs 200 (Public)

Dhrupad Workshop

Dhrupad is the oldest surviving genre of Hindustani music. In collaboration with the  Dhrupad Sansthan Bhopal Nyas, internationally renowned exponents of this art form, Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha, and their senior disciples will conduct monthly workshops at the NCPA. Workshop sessions will highlight the science of swara and raga, voice culture, music and yoga and laya and tala.

Where West Room 1, NCPA

When Sunday, 9 September  from 1pm onwards

Price Rs 1,000 (plus GST) for a two

MH43 INDIA’s Hindi punk rock

Head to Dublin Square at Phoenix Marketcity at Kurla this Friday and groove to the beats of classic Bollywood hits, mashups and medleys with a lashing of rock music by the super talented MH43 INDIA. The show is part of Phoenix Marketcity’s month-long F&B and entertainment extravaganza.   

Where Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity

When Friday, September 7, 8 pm onwards

Contact 8655232732

Price Standing Non-ticketed (Free) Seating  Rs 500 cover which can be redeemed at Punjab Grill, 212 All Day, Rainforest and Irish House

Understanding Hindustani Music

The NCPA is offering an opportunity to uninitiated students, adults and working professionals to get an insight into the treasury of  Indian music with an appreciation session conducted by Dr. Suvarnalata Rao, head of its Indian Music department.  Highlighting the distinctive features of various music traditions, Dr Rao will lean towards ‘art or classical music’, introducing the basic concepts governing performance and aesthetics of Hindustani music. Dr Rao is  a trained musicologist and senior disciple of  eminent sitarist Arvind Parikh. She will conduct the session in English and will include audio and video recordings.

Where NCPA - Little Theatre, Nariman Point

When Saturday, September 8,

Time 3 to 6 pm

Price Rs 250 (Public), Rs 225 (for members and students on production of valid ID)

Contact 66223813/66223831

Email [email protected]