What is art if not expressed in essence of its totality? Well just a representation.
Folk art or native art has over years receded into popular culture and has been reaching audiences only as a sample. Brief glimpses or introductory showcase of such art has been the norm at celebrations mostly as part of welcoming ritual. Or at the most a stop-by side attraction at events.
Maadhuryaa Foundation strives to bring forth every such art form and native culture to larger audiences and as a complete main performance in itself. Revival of art and providing a stage for artists being our motto we continue our series of work for ‘art and artists’. By providing a stage for such art forms we intend to bring back artists to a visible platform as well as engage larger audiences with performances rooted in our culture.
We have completed one year of our journey in this direction. As we continue our series of work for ‘art and artists’ we bring to you KALA SANGAMA
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Dollu Kunita by Dr. Niranjana Murthy and Team – is a rich entertaining folk dance form native to Karnataka and performed at rural festivals and fairs. Dollu the drum is centric to this folk the story unfolding to Lord Shiva’s victory over evil and the celebration of it through Kunitha (dance) to the rhythmic beating of the Dollu (drum). Dollu Kunitha has over years receded into popular culture and has been reaching audiences only as a sample. Brief glimpses or introductory showcase of this art form has been the norm at celebrations mostly as part of welcoming ritual. Or at the most a stop-by side attraction at events. Brought to you on main stage by Dr. Niranjana Murthy and Team. They are the leading janapada dance artists in Karnataka with over 28+ years of service and experience. The team has performed in many State level / National / International stages and received many awards
Mukha Veene by Shri Anjinappa – A unique multi-instrument played making use of both mouth and nose. Sad to mention that Shri Anjinappa maybe the last artist who can play this instrument.
He was awarded the Karnataka Rajyotsava award for his contribution to Janapada Sangeeta in 2022.
Some of the awards won by the humble artist –
- Basava Rashtriya Puraskaara
- T Chowdaiah Rashtriya Prashasti
- Sangolli Rayanna Prashasti
- Daana Chintamani Attimabbe Prashasti
- Kumaravyaasa Prashasti |
- Nijaguna Purandara Prashasti
- Santa Shishunaala Sharief Prashasti
- Shantala Natya Prashasti
- Jakanachari Prashasti
- Janapada Shri Prashasti
- Dr Gubbi Veeranna Prashasti
NO BEE, NO WE by Shri Guruprasad Rao – a mind blowing presentation on the role of Bees in conserving nature. Message is very simple – The Bees say – If we die, we take you with us. Guruprasad Rao, is an engineer-turned-beekeeper. Prior to starting his work in the field of Apiculture, he has worked in the IT industry & in the education sector for around 12 years. Since 2011, he has been doing Bee-Keeping related activities on a full-time basis. He has trained many hobbyists, farmers, planters & tribals in Beekeeping. He has given ‘Bee sensitisation talks’ in many Schools, Apartment Complexes, Gated Communities & Universities to spread awareness about the importance of bees in our ecosystem.
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