Archive for January, 2010

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Children’s Tabla Workshop – February 21, 2010 – Peninsula

Kids Music Class with Tabla (Indian Drums) on Peninsula

Join Robin Sukhadia and Neelanjana Banerjee for another fun oriented informal Tabla music workshop specially designed for young children between the ages of 2 1/2 – 6 years.   Robin will introduce children to traditional Indian rhythms and the percussive language of Tabla and sing along with kids to have them learn the rhythms, followed by a simple Tabla lesson during which each child will be able to play Tablas provided for the workshop participants.   Neelanjana will read a story and the children will bring the story to life and dramatize it by making different sounds on Tablas.  The workshop will end with dancing to Tabla rhythms.   Props such as scarves may be used to add in the fun!

Kids who love to bang would get a real ‘bang’ out of this class, be creative with different sounds, and have a unique musical experience!  No previous experience necessary.  Open to all music loving kids.   At least one parent should attend.

Two sessions, each lasting 50 minutes, will be offered.  The cost is $20 per child.

February 21, 2010 – Sunday

10am – 10:50am:  2 1/2 – 4 1/2 yrs old children (8 participants max)

11am – 11:50am: 4 1/2 – 6 yrs old children (8 participants max)

Location: Burlingame (close to Burlingame Ave, Cal train station, and Highway 101), CA

If you’re interested, please email Rachna at arachna@pacbell.net.  The spaces are filling up quickly.

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Saint Mary’s College Public Lecture Series: The Rise of Bollywood and South Asian Identity

Saint Mary’s College – Jan Term Public Lecture Series

What’s Next for Global Cinema and Music? The Rise of Bollywood and South Asian Identity

January 27, 2010 – 7 to 9pm | Soda Center

FREE to the public

1928 Saint Mary’s Road -  Moraga, CA 94556

The Hollywood glitz and glam that comes with living in California can be overwhelming, even if you aren’t part of the industry. It is easy to forget that there is a whole other cinematic community across the globe. St. Mary’s Jan Term Lecture Series would like to remind you that Bollywood is alive and thriving, and continues to outmatch Hollywood on many fronts. On Jan 27, scholar Robin Sukhadia presents Bollywood as a lens through which to understand India’s growing influence on global politics, music and culture.