SAA-uk is a significant South Asian music and dance organisation delivering a diverse range of programming and activities in an environment that enables both the contemporary and the traditional to flourish through collaboration and performance. Our investment supports its core activities.
22nd June 2012 marked our inaugural Solstice All-Night Festival.
Over 150 audience members were in rapture listening to romantic rāgs, late night haunting melodies and rhythms, by internationally renowned musicians Shaheen Khan & Co, Roopa Panesar, Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE, Bhupinder Singh Chaggar, Ustad Harjinderpal Singh, Dr Vijay Rajput, Shahbaz Hussain and Kaviraj Singh.
Rags are melodic frameworks, which are associated to seasons, emotions (rasa) and times of the day. A great number of people have had the opportunity to listen to rāgs that are played in the afternoon or evening between 6.00pm and 10.00pm. This Solstice Festival will give artists and audiences alike an opportunity to enjoy rāgs rarely played or heard in the UK, through this event unique brought to you by SAA-uk.
For details on how to attend the 2013 Solstice Festival visit http://www.saa-uk.org/whatson/Solstice_Festival_2013-21-06-2013
Evening Programme
8.00pm doors open
9.00pm SUHANI- Ghazals and Geets by Shaheen Khan & Co
10.30pm Parampara - Sitar Duet featuring Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE and disciple Roopa Panesar accompanied by Sri Shahbaz Hussain on Tabla
12.00pm Benares Bhaj - a Tabla Solo by Sri Bhupinder Singh Chaggar accompanied by Kaviraj Singh on harmonium
1.15am Strings of Kashmir - featuring Ustad Harjinderpal Singh on Santoor, accompanied by Sri Bhupinder Singh Chaggar on Tabla
2.45am USHA - Vocal recital of early morning rāgs - Dr. Vijay Rajput accompanied by Sri Shahbaz Hussain on Tabla and Kaviraj Singh on Harmonium
Catch him live on 21st June 2013 for SOLSTICE - UK's number 1 all night Indian Classical Concert.
http://www.saa-uk.org/whatson/Solstice_Festival_2013-21-06-2013
Frequent collaborators Arnab Chakrabarty (Sarod) and Bhupinder Chaggar (Tabla) play one of the most popular compositions in Raga Bihag. Both artists are among the most accomplished players of their respective instruments. Arnab and Bhupinder shall be on tour together through 2013-14, so please make it a point to join them when they happen to pass through your area! Definitely one that is not to be missed!
Filmed and Edited by Dilrani Kaur
Sound: Bhupinder Chaggar
http://www.saa-uk.org/artist/kaviraj-singh
Saa-uk was delighted to present a highly talented young male vocalist, Kaviraj Singh Dhadyalla, who is a rising star training in the art of Khayal singing and Santoor.
Vocally trained under Pt. Ajoy Chakrabarty and Santoor under Ustad Harjinderpal ji (Disciple of Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma).
Twitter: @SouthAsianArtsUK
Kaviraj Singh - Vocals
Shahbaz Hussain - Tabla
Jasdeep Singh Degun - Harmonium @Jasdeepdegun
Seetal Gahir - Tanpura
Edited by: Dilrani Kaur @dilusionall
Rupinder Kaur Panesar (ROOPA) is a student of renowned UK sitarist and educator, Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE (disciple of the late Ustad Vilayat Khan). She made her stage debut at just 11 years old, since which she has flourished into a well respected musician and continues to build her reputation with audiences and musicians alike for her outstanding performances and ability.
She has recently recorded music for the soundtrack of the critically acclaim film, 'West Is West', performed as a guest artist for the John Lennon Tribute Concert at the Liverpool Echo Arena and, off the back of a successful national UK tour, released her first solo CD entitled "Khoj".
www.roopapanesar.com
www.Saa-uk.org
http://www.saa-uk.org/artist/Roopa-Panesar
Rupinder Kaur Panesar (ROOPA) is a student of renowned UK sitarist and educator, Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE (disciple of the late Ustad Vilayat Khan). She made her stage debut at just 11 years old, since which she has flourished into a well respected musician and continues to build her reputation with audiences and musicians alike for her outstanding performances and ability.
She has recently recorded music for the soundtrack of the critically acclaim film, 'West Is West', performed as a guest artist for the John Lennon Tribute Concert at the Liverpool Echo Arena and, off the back of a successful national UK tour, released her first solo CD entitled "Khoj".
www.roopapanesar.com
www.Saa-uk.org
Twitter: @Southasianartuk
http://www.saa-uk.org/artist/Roopa-Panesar
Rupinder Kaur Panesar (ROOPA) is a student of renowned UK sitarist and educator, Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE (disciple of the late Ustad Vilayat Khan). She made her stage debut at just 11 years old, since which she has flourished into a well respected musician and continues to build her reputation with audiences and musicians alike for her outstanding performances and ability.
She has recently recorded music for the soundtrack of the critically acclaim film, 'West Is West', performed as a guest artist for the John Lennon Tribute Concert at the Liverpool Echo Arena and, off the back of a successful national UK tour, released her first solo CD entitled "Khoj".
www.roopapanesar.com
www.Saa-uk.org
Twitter: @Southasianartuk
SAA UK PRESENTS: Alcazaba.
Alcazaba is a Flamenco fusion band that has managed to successfully incorporate elements of Middle Eastern and Indian music into flamenco to create a vibrant and unique sound. Spellbinding melodies and dazzling displays of virtuosity played to the electrifying beats and heart-wrenching vocals of flamenco have given the band a dedicated following in both the flamenco and world music scenes in the UK.
Be sure to check out their Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/alcazabamusic
Here are some links to some of the Artists websites:
Alex Teymour Housego: http://www.teymourhousego.com/
Attab Haddad: http://www.attabhaddad.com/
For more information visit
www.saa-uk.org
The Veena is one of India's oldest and most beautiful instruments, dating back 3,000 years and said to be the predecessor of the Sitar.
Hari has performed with Ravi Shankar as a young Teenager, he played and sang on Ravi Ji's Chants of India album produced by former Beatle "George Harrison".
He is accompanied by Pirashana Thevrajah on Mridangam.
Date: Thursday 31st May 2012 @ Seven Arts in Leeds, Chapel Allerton.
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Edited by Dilrani Kaur
SAA-uk presents Shringar - Ornamental Beauty of South Asia at Leeds Museum from 19th April - 15th July 2012. The exhibition is supported by this short film describing the nature of Bharatanatyam Dance and Indian classical music performances in the UK. Interviews are delivered by Smt Devika Rao, Keranjeet Kaur Virdee, Ustad Harbhajan Singh and Ustad Harjinderpal Singh
In conjunction with SAA-uk's new exhibition at Leeds Museum entitled Shringar 'Ornamental Beauty of South Asia', we produced a Community showreel where parents, tutors and participants of our music and dance academies describe their artform, tutors, and performance experiences.
A lighter exploration of a romantic evening Rāg
That expresses the longing or separation. First composition in Taal Rupak and second composition in Teental
The Unravelling of a romantic evening Rāg
Alap, Alap Jod Jhalla, Vilambat Composition and Drut Composition in Teental ending with Jhalla.
The movement within the rag is complex and shows many aspects of romance through the marriage of different phrases. There is also a serenity which is often experienced through this rag.
Rupinder Kaur Panesar is a rising star of the UK music scene and SAA-uk is delighted to welcome her back to Leeds after two years and a string of performances across the UK.
She will be taking a Rāg or two, delicately weaving the notes, framed in the rhythmic patterns on the Tabla by fellow musician Bhupinder Singh Chaggar and young talented Jasdeep Degun on Tanpura.
This evening took audiences down memory lane enjoying the songs and poetry of the yesteryears. Filmi Songs by Lata ji and Noor Jehan; Ghazals of Ghalib, Faiz and Nasir Kazmi and Punjabi Songs by vocalist Shaheen Khan.
Shaheen is a highly trained vocalist with a sweet melodious voice, who has accompanied the likes of Ustād Ghulam Ali, Rahat & Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Shin of DCS
Singing from the tender age of fourteen to audiences all over the world, Shaheen Khan's career has been varied and diverse.
Being fluent in several Indian dialects enables her to render Urdu ghazals, Bollywood Hindi pop songs, Bhangra, Punjabi Folk songs and Sufi Mystical song with equal ease.
Her versatility and repertoire are unparalleled.
'TAAL VADYA KACHERI' literally translated as a 'rhythmic instrumental musical session', this concert was a real treat for connoisseurs of the fine art of percussion. A Summer evening that took the heat up an notch or two through the coming together of three of Europe's leading percussionists. Shahbaz Hussain (Tabla), R.N Prakash (Mridangam) and R.R. Prathap (Ghatam) came together to enthral audiences with complex yet beautiful rhythmic improvisations held together by the melodic time keeping of 'Lehra'.
'TAAL VADYA KACHERI'
Shahbaz Hussain (Tabla)
R.N Prakash (Mridangam)
R.R Pratap (Ghatam)
A short performance by three Yorkshire young musicians of Leeds (UK)
Jeevan Singh is undergoing tabla training from Bhupinder Singh Chaggar, Simran Kaur receives vocal training from Dr. Vijay Rajput and Eeshar Singh is under the guidance of Ustad Harjinderpal Singh.
A snapshot of SAA-uk's Summer School 2010. This short film gives a flavour of the different instruments and activities that went on at the Summer School and also people's thoughts and feelings about the week.
If you're interested in taking part in the SAA-Uk summer school, register your details to:
E education@saa-uk.org.uk
T (+44) 0113 244 5523
MAESTROS OF SITAR
'Unplugged' at The Yoga Space
Friday 21st May 2010
After 30 years, two 'Guru Bhais', Ustaad Dharambir Singh and Ustaad Siraj Khan meet, ready to share their individual musical journeys through a Sitar conversation, punctuated by the skillful play of Tabla by Yorkshire's very own Kousic Sen.
In conjunction with The Yoga Space
MAESTROS OF SITAR
'Unplugged' at The Yoga Space
Friday 21st May 2010
After 30 years, two 'Guru Bhais', Ustaad Dharambir Singh and Ustaad Siraj Khan meet, ready to share their individual musical journeys through a Sitar conversation, punctuated by the skillful play of Tabla by Yorkshire's very own Kousic Sen.
In conjunction with The Yoga Space
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Arnab Chakrabarty - Raag Bihag
Generation 21 - 'Jawaari - The Bridge' - Jasdeep Singh Degun & Akash Patel
Generation 21 - 'Khayal' - Kaviraj Singh
Roopa Panesar USA Tour - Gainsville
Roopa Panesar USA Tour - Orlando
Roopa Panesar USA Tour - Los Angeles
SAAuk Dance Academy at NSCD Dance Platform 2012
SAA-uk Shringar Project Indian Classical Music and Dance
SAA-uk Shringar Indian Music and Dance Academy
Roopa Panesar - Raga Jog Kauns.
Anandi - Raag Charukeshi (Gats)
Raga Bhoopali - Jeevan Singh, Simran Kaur, Eeshar Singh
Maestros of Sitar - Raga Mishra Khamaj
