By Mahesh White Radhakrishnan and Sumathi Krishnan The beautiful mild winter weather made the day perfect for The River Project which took place on the shore of what we know as the Georges River in Dharug and Dharawal country,…
Mandar Gadgil – New Fresh Voice
by Mahesh White-Radhakrishnan It was a most idyllic concert in the warm and welcoming home of the Napier-Raman’s. A haven for the rasikas and “kansens” who braved the weather for this treat. The night began with an impressively engaging solo…
Sringaram
The long awaited production of Rasana Dance Theatre, Sringaram was received with enthusiasm by its well wishers and audiences. Before I proceed to talk about the show itself, I stop to ponder on an important question – what is the…
Footsteps Adorn Anklets
By Sumathi Krishnan Crisp footsteps, Adorn anklets Proclaiming that old, Grown anew With a sway of Musicians wands Sing a story of two women wronged So saying the poet, Draws the last line Of not a woman’s heart left pining…
Agal and Mimesis Online Collaboration
I have been following this young group of dancers and creators for the last few years. Vishnu Arunasalam, a health practitioner but a dancer, singer and creator at heart, wears the responsibility of creative direction for this young group of…
Flamenco for Everybody
2020 is nearly over. This year has been a long period of hibernation for me – from writing. As for artists and the outside world generally – Covid -19 struck. The world stopped. The rest is known to all. I…