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Parramasala gives you the opportunity to engage with the artists of the festival in a range of fascinating and intimate workshops. The level of experience required varies, with several sessions open to beginners.
Introduction to Bharata Natyam Dance Workshop: Mavin Khoo (Malaysia)
Dates:
2 November 2011
Venue:
Parramatta Town Hall
Led by international soloist Mavin Khoo, this workshop is an introduction to the South Indian classical dance form of Bharata Natyam. Khoo's own diverse training (Bharata Natyam, Classical Ballet and Cunningham technique) has led to major coll ...
David Hykes: The Harmonic Vision - Session 2
Dates:
5 November 2011
Venue:
Parramatta Town Hall
The Harmonic Presence work of the contemplative teacher, composer, singer and cultural visionary David Hykes includes the wondrous vocal "music of the spheres" called Harmonic Chant, as well as profound healing harmonisation practices an ...
Scratch the Surface of the DJ Scene: DJ Tigerstyle (UK)
Dates:
4 November 2011
Venue:
Switch Digital Arts Centre (ICE)
Presented by Parramasala in association with ICE. Join UK world title turntablist DJ Tigerstyle for a 2 hour session. This is a demonstration and Q&Q style workshop covering; • The DJ industry in an international context & ...
David Hykes: The Harmonic Vision - Session 3 - Deeper Practice
Dates:
5 November 2011
Venue:
Parramatta Town Hall
Music of the Spheres of Being – Mind, Medicine, Music and Meditation. NOTE: This teaching is for people who have participated in one of the two earlier Harmonic Vision sessions, and who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the Practice ...
20 Years of Talking Tabla: Masterclass with Trilok Gurtu (India / Germany)
Dates:
6 November 2011
Venue:
Parramatta Town Hall
The virtuoso percussionist Trilok Gurtu is a legend on the jazz, pop and world music stages. In this hour long session, Trilok tells the audience through words and music the story of his life and experiences. From his humble beginnings i ...
Sufi Music Workshop: Dr Madan Gopal Singh & Dhruv Sangari (India)
Dates:
6 November 2011
Venue:
Parramatta Town Hall
This workshop is for people with music experience and appreciation who wish to learn more about Sufi music and poetry, as well as Qawwali. Participants will be given a broad introduction to the artform and singing tuition. A well-known n ...
Sitar Workshop: Niladri Kumar (India)
Dates:
6 November 2011
Venue:
Parramatta Town Hall
This workshop is designed to give existing sitarists and students of Indian music an insight into how Niladri Kumar constructs his compositions and the techniques he uses. Niladri Kumar, the son and disciple of Sitar Maestro Pandit Kartick Kum ...
David Hykes: The Harmonic Vision - Session 1
Dates:
2 November 2011
Venue:
Rafferty’s Theatre at Riverside Theatres
Music of the Spheres of Being – Mind, Medicine, Music and Meditation. The world-renowned contemplative music composer and teacher, singer, artist, and cultural visionary, David Hykes, will open eyes and ears, hearts and minds to the &quo ...
Kalaripayattu (Keralan Martial Arts) Workshop: Shaji John (India)
Dates:
5 November 2011
Venue:
Connect Studios
Kalaripayattu is an ancient, holistic, physical discipline from Kerala and is believed by many to be the original ‘martial art’. It combines the dynamic skills of attack and defence and the power of the secret knowledge of the bo ...
Dhrupad Workshop: Raga and Voice in Dhrupad Music - The Gundecha Brothers
Dates:
5 November 2011
Venue:
Connect Studios
This workshop is an opportunity for music lovers to discover the world of Dhrupad vocal music from two of the world’s leading practitioners. Many people are excited that the acclaimed Gundecha Brothers are performing in Parramasala ...