Curated by Aneesh Pradhan
Among the different genres of Hindustani vocal music, khayal stands out as a prominent form for melodic, rhythmic and textual exploration. Hundreds and thousands of khayal compositions created over the past few centuries and composed by contemporary composers, act as seed-ideas for vocalists to elaborate upon. The eighteenth-century musician Niamat Khan was one of the foremost composers of khayal compositions. Writing with the pseudonym ‘Sadaarang’, Niamat Khan was employed in the royal court of Emperor Muhammad Shah ‘Rangile’.
Curated by Sneha Khanwalkar
Since my childhood I was exposed to all genres of music. It is only later on that I was introduced to Sufism while recording for my launch album “Ishqa Ishqa” with Vishal Bhardwaj and Gulzar Sahab. Serendipity Arts Festival has given me an opportunity to present this bouquet of different flowers, each imparting its own fragrance… I shall be singing original ghazals, thumri, Amir Khusrau’s sufiyana kalaam, persian kalaam of Sarmast sufi saint poet besides Nusrat Fateh Ali Sahab’s popular songs and few of my popular songs from movies like Barfi; Dedh Ishqiya; Ye Jawani Hai Deewani. I promise you all an evening of brotherhood of love, of celebration and divine ecstasy—a journey of my soul to your soul.
What are the principles behind the craft of shadow puppetry—a form of theatre where physics meets the arts? Participants will discover this and other fascinating aspects of shadow puppetry by “playing” with lights in a dark room.
Curated by Aneesh Pradhan
Serendipity Soundscapes is a unique initiative by Serendipity Arts Festival. Our music curators are invited to bring together the unique sounds of the subcontinent in an extraordinary evening. A series of music compositions by artists performed in a studio like set-up with a band and accompanying artists performed in front of a live audience. These compositions could be covers or even new tracks commissioned under the Serendipity banner.
Special Project Curator: Harkat Studios
Harkat Studios will conduct a five-day workshop preceding Serendipity Arts Festival, from 10 – 15 December 2019. The films produced by the participants during the workshop will be showcased as part of Harkat Studio’s curated project India on Film, on 21 and 22 December 2019.
Curated by HH Art Spaces
Lucifer’s Ensemble is a music performance project crossing physical theatre, interactive technologies and sound art, comprised by two performers and a composer. In their music performances, guest musicians/performers are invited to close the circle of conceptual pieces dedicated to the occult, orbiting the notions of Ritual, Trance and Transcendence, The Night, The Morning Star and The Angel of Light, The Fool’s Journey and The Wishful Fall.
Curated by Siddhant Shah, Access For ALL
A special workshop for all who are and have struggled with mental health concerns designed to provide an opportunity to express their emotions creatively.
Curated by Siddhant Shah, Access For ALL
Ever thought of what would happen if Yoga met Art? Be a part of this body-twisting workshop infused with art.
Curated by Siddhant Shah, Access For ALL
Can you craft a collage on through sense of touch and memory? A great way of celebrating a memory/thought that has been dangling in your subconscious mind.
Curated by Siddhant Shah, Access For ALL
A do-it-yourself zine workshop for school children!
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