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The Rhythm of Rajasthan

Presented by World Music/CRASHarts at First Church in Cambridge, Congregational

January 21, 2011

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Featuring the vibrant and evocative music, dance and poetry of the North Indian Thar desert, the Rhythm of Rajasthan showcases the spellbinding traditional music of the Langa and Manganiar community along with stunning Kalbelia dance. The group’s colorful performers include six master musicians and singers and dancer Suva Devi, who was featured in the award-winning documentary Latcho Drom.

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    First Church in Cambridge, Congregational

    11 Garden Street
    Cambridge, MA 02138

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    $28.00

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    January 21, 2011

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    Friday, January 21, 8:00 PM

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    • Event Name: The Rhythm of Rajasthan
      "Good, but needed explanation"
      Review posted by: AA from Cambridge, MA, USA, Jan 31, 2011
      

      Great performance. My only complaint is there was no explanation of the meanings of any of the songs or dances. If they didn't speak English they could have provided information in the program (which... Expand

      Great performance. My only complaint is there was no explanation of the meanings of any of the songs or dances. If they didn't speak English they could have provided information in the program (which did contain biographies of the group members). They have a detailed website so whoever wrote for the website could have written some explanations that would have enhanced the experience. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Rhythm of Rajasthan
      "The Rhythm of Rajasthan"
      Review posted by: john b from Cambridge, MA, Jan 31, 2011
      

      The Rhythm of Rajasthan were fantastic. At times very drony with one of the musicians playing a harmonium, other times soaring with a vocalist who who could bend and clip notes and wail on... Expand

      The Rhythm of Rajasthan were fantastic. At times very drony with one of the musicians playing a harmonium, other times soaring with a vocalist who who could bend and clip notes and wail on spiritual devotional pieces. One guy played the kamancheh (spiked violin), an instrument I really love. The dancer, who was in the film Latcho Drom, was truly amazing. On one piece she balanced about ten metal urns on her head while dancing. Other times she swirled hypnotically. And then there was the piece where she showed her contortionist moves by bending her body back and picking up articles with her mouth she had placed on the floor. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Rhythm of Rajasthan
      "Good, but needed explanation"
      Review posted by: AA from Cambridge, MA, USA, Jan 31, 2011
      

      Great performance. My only complaint is there was no explanation of the meanings of any of the songs or dances. If they didn't speak English they could have provided information in the program (which... Expand

      Great performance. My only complaint is there was no explanation of the meanings of any of the songs or dances. If they didn't speak English they could have provided information in the program (which did contain biographies of the group members). They have a detailed website so whoever wrote for the website could have written some explanations that would have enhanced the experience. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Rhythm of Rajasthan
      "The Rhythm of Rajasthan"
      Review posted by: john b from Cambridge, MA, Jan 31, 2011
      

      The Rhythm of Rajasthan were fantastic. At times very drony with one of the musicians playing a harmonium, other times soaring with a vocalist who who could bend and clip notes and wail on... Expand

      The Rhythm of Rajasthan were fantastic. At times very drony with one of the musicians playing a harmonium, other times soaring with a vocalist who who could bend and clip notes and wail on spiritual devotional pieces. One guy played the kamancheh (spiked violin), an instrument I really love. The dancer, who was in the film Latcho Drom, was truly amazing. On one piece she balanced about ten metal urns on her head while dancing. Other times she swirled hypnotically. And then there was the piece where she showed her contortionist moves by bending her body back and picking up articles with her mouth she had placed on the floor. Collapse

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