Asia Society and Museum (Venue Partner)
725 Park Avenue
212.288.6400
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Paban Das Baul. (Courtesy of the artist)
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Friday June 18, 2010 (7:30–11:30pm)
Saturday June 19, 2010 (7:30–11:30pm)
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Directions: Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4 to Madison & 70th; M101, M102 to Lexington & 70th; M30 to Park & 72nd; M66 to Park & 68th OR Subway: #6 to 68th St.
- Price
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$25-$35
Featuring William Dalrymple, Paban Das Baul and the Bauls Of Bengal, Shah Jo Raag Fakir, Susheela Raman and Chandu Pannicker Theyyam Dance Group
Writer and historian William Dalrymple's latest book, Nine Lives, is subtitled In Search of the Sacred in Modern India. This special concert, curated by the author, brings together music and readings to offer a unique insight into some of the fascinating spiritual and musical traditions that still thrive in the subcontinent despite huge social and economic change.
Performances by the Bauls of Bengal—a group of itinerant mystic minstrels whose beliefs draw on Vaishnavite Hindu and Sufi Muslim thought—and the Shah Jo Raag Fakirs, who sing at the shrine of Sufi saint Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai in Sindh, Pakistan. Susheela Raman offers insight into the Thevaram hymns of Tamil Nadu, and spectacular ritual Theyyam dance from Kerala. Followed by a reception.
In association with Indo-American Arts Council, Inc.
