Friday evening we attended an Indian classical dance festival (see image with the announcement) upon the invitation of a friend and colleague at JNCASR, Umesh Waghmare, whose wife is active in this art form. I have seen a few similar performances in the past, and these performers seemed to be quite good, although I am hardly an expert. For one dance, the music was supposed to have "incorporated rap music." Indian classical music already contains some chanting elements that are similar to rap. 
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any case, I didn't mind the rap portion because I couldn't understand the words (which were in Kannada). If the lyrics were filled with false bravado and profanity (as our American version of rap often is), I wouldn't have enjoyed it, but as they say, ignorance is bliss.Amy took the included photographs, and I think you'll agree that they are exceptionally good, particularly the silhouette photo.
1 comment:
Tim,
Sounds like you enjoyed this performance. I am so impressed with all the experiences that you are exposing your family to via this journey.
I am most appreciative of the blog site. It is very well done and the pictures are great.
I am excited to visit.
Love,
MJ
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