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The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Sandeep Narayan & Ensemble to perform in Bengaluru this weekend
'I'm bringing Carnatic music to the table but with a different group of instruments,' says Sandeep Narayan. 'We've got a bass guitar with the flute, violin, mirdangam and kanjira — it is a mix of traditional and Western instruments.' The artiste was talking over phone from Los Angeles, about his upcoming concert presented by the Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives in Bengaluru, this weekend. 'I am layering different elements to present a concert that will be easily digestible by audiences who may not be aware of the complexities and intricacies of Carnatic music. It is often considered too cerebral or complex, and I hope to rid listeners of that stigma.' Melody makers Though he grew up in the United States, Sandeep had an early initiation into Carnatic music. Not only was his whole family musically inclined, but his mother also gave lessons and his father organised concerts with Carnatic musicians who were touring Southern California He says when he turned 11, his parents decided to send him to India for an in-depth study of this traditional art form 'as I was getting a bit naughty and not taking my musical studies seriously.' Here, he was mentored by KS Krishnamurthy for about three years, and after his passing, continued training under Sanjay Subramanian, one of his disciples. After close to 12 years of regular classes, Sandeep says he began exploring this genre on his own. 'Until about four or five years ago, I considered myself a purist and was deeply entrenched in my Carnatic learning; my concerts followed a traditional format with the violin, ghatam and kanjira.' 'However, I noticed that wherever we had a tour, the audiences largely comprised South Indians. Not many people knew what Carnatic music was,' he says, adding that their only reference to Indian music seemed to be Bollywood. 'I wanted to do my part, even if it was small, to put Carnatic music on the world map. That is when I began thinking about different ways of presenting this wonderful traditional style of ours.' Sandeep says he drew inspiration from a Mahashivratri program at Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore where he performed with different artistes. 'It lit something within me.' Bengaluru offering The more he worked with other artistes, the more convinced he became that Carnatic music was one of the few musical styles in the world that could connect with other genres, says Sandeep. 'I've noticed Carnatic music can make a connection through a ragam, thalam or nadi, whether you are working with hip hop, R&B, rap or jazz, as well as folk and Hindustani artistes. I want to make more of those connections and bring the beauty of Carnatic music to more people.' 'My goal is not to dilute Carnatic music, but to show audiences its wide range.' Talking about his upcoming concert, Sandeep says it took the team almost year to put it together. 'Every time we perform, I want to bring in something new, and since we are coming to Karnataka, I have included more compositions in Kannada.' Some of these include 'Chandrachooda' in ragam Darbaari by Purandaradasa, 'Akka Kelava' — a vachana by Akka Mahadevi and 'En Appan Allava' from Mahashivarathri, among others. Sandeep will be joined by B Ananthakrishnan and Akshay Yesodharan on the electric violin, Sameer Rao on the flute and bass guitarist Akilesh, with SJ Arjun Ganesh on the mridangam and Sunil Kumar on the thavil. According to Sandeep, such events are three-pronged affairs involving the artiste, audience and organisers. 'I hope audiences grow in number because the option of going online and listening to music is quite real. In order to preserve tradition, people must come out and attend concerts. Nothing compares to experiencing the energy, interaction and connection between the artiste and the audiences in real time.' Sangamam was launched in 2022, as part of a year-long series by the Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives that aim to preserve India's cultural heritage. Sandeep Narayan & Ensemble and Project Samskriti will perform at St John's Auditorium on July 12, from 5.30pm. Tickets on BookMyShow
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Terrorist elements should be dealt with an iron hand and steely resolve: Sadhguru
Coimbatore: Founder of Isha Yoga Centre , Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has said the terrorist elements involved in Pahalgam terror attack should be dealt with an iron hand and steely resolve. "If we want to preserve and nurture the sovereignty of this nation, these elements who are willing to kill indiscriminately and also die in the process, whose beliefs are not concurrent with the fundamentals of the nation state, should be dealt with an iron hand and a steely long-term resolve,'' he said in a video message on the Pahalgam terror attack. He said the dastardly attack spelt a new chapter in terms of the country's response in protecting innocent people as well as the general security of the nation itself. "Someone who carries a gun or bomb with the intention of shooting and killing anyone on the street simply needs to be dealt with decisively,'' he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo "This fighting for God must be put down. It does not matter which section of society it comes from,'' he said. He said these terrorists were not always political pawns or tools in somebody else's hands. "We are still unwilling to face the fact that there are people among us, within the nation, who have such beliefs and intentions. Somewhere we think forces from outside the border are pulling the strings. But help is coming from outside only because people here have these intentions too,'' he said. "It is obvious there are certain elements who do not want this nation empowered. It is high time we defeated nefarious designs of these anti national elements," he said. Sadhguru said there are larger long-term solutions for all these situations. "We must nurture the integrity of the nation and a strong bonding among people of different social ethnic and religious backgrounds. We must bring equal distribution of education, economic opportunities, wealth and welfare on all levels. Socio economic development must reach everyone so that youth do not go in the direction of terror,'' he said. What we need for the country and the world is more inclusiveness in individuals and institutions of society, he said. But for immediate purposes, these terror activities must be put down strongly and the lawlessness has to be ended, he said. He pointed out that after 1000 years of occupation and extreme poverty, the nation was now on the threshold of economic well-being. "This opportunity and possibility have not come free but out of much pain, suffering and sacrifice by generations of people before us. Therefore, it is our duty to bring their efforts to fruition and make their dreams come true,'' he urged.
New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- New Indian Express
Isha Foundation refutes allegations of sexual assault on student
COIMBATORE: Isha Yoga Centre has refuted the sexual assault complaint and the POCSO case at the Perur All Women Police Station based on a complaint lodged by the parents of a victim student. In a release, Isha Foundation said, "The allegations made by the parents of the child are false, malicious, and defamatory. No such incident occurred at the school. In 2019, they made certain allegations, which were duly investigated and addressed. Since a case of bullying was found, the other student was issued a migration certificate. After the incident, the couple's elder child continued at the school for another three years, and the student wrote a positive testimonial after leaving the school, and even volunteered at the school. Notably, three months after the alleged incident, the parents applied for admission to the school for their younger child, who was about seven years old.' 'After their eldest child graduated from Isha Home School (IHS), the child's mother volunteered at IHS from June 2022. Due to complaints from students, parents and teachers regarding her conduct, she was asked to leave, and her association with the school was terminated by March 2024. Disgruntled by her removal, she has been attempting to twist the situation with false allegations of sexual assault. This is a calculated effort to malign the reputation of the school and the ashram, and we have initiated appropriate legal action," the release stated.
