I was just reading my current issue of Global Rhythm [April 2007] and the last page was photos of last years CalArts World Music Event. The subject of the photos were of Balinese and Javanese dancers. A huge band of traditional instruments backing the dancers. It looks cool. So, I checked the website:
Apr 8
CalArts Gamelan Kyai Doro Dasih:
A Night in the Kraton
WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2007: Led by Djoko Walujo with dance direction by Nanik Wenten and I Nyoman Wenten, the Javanese gamelan Kyai Doro Dasih (“The Honorable Dream Come True”) presents ravishing music and dance associated with four Kratons (courts) across Java: Kesultanan of Yogyakarta, Kesunanan of Surakarta, Pura Pakualaman, and the Mangkunegaran Palace. Featuring guest dancer and choreographer Begawan Ciptoning.
CalArts, Walt Disney Modular Theater, 8 pm. General admission: $7. Alumni: $3. Students, faculty, staff and seniors: $2. Call 661 253-7800
Another idea for a fun nightout at CalArts is:
Apr 6
CalArts North Indian Ensemble
WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2007: Two world-renowned maestros, sarod player Aashish Khan and tabla player Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, lead a scintillating program of North Indian classical music. The CalArts Tabla Ensemble and the CalArts North Indian Ensemble accompany the duo.
CalArts, Walt Disney Modular Theater, 8 pm. General admission: $7. Alumni: $3. Students, faculty, staff and seniors: $2. Call 661 253-7800
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Only Wished the Blue Line went there
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