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SpRinG / SuMMER 2010‘SAA’, the keynote or tonic, is the mother of South Asian Music...

‘Preserving the traditional, facilitating the contemporary’

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‘SAA’, the keynote or tonic, is the mother of ‘SAA’, the keynote or tonic, is the mother of ‘SAA’, the keynote or

South Asian Music...

SuMMER 2010‘SAA’, the keynote or tonic, is the mother of ‘SAA’, the keynote or tonic, is the mother of ‘SAA’, the keynote or

South Asian Music...

‘Preserving the traditional, facilitating the contemporary’

Hey!!! Spring is here and Summer is not too far behind (‘finally’ I hear you all say!). So it is with a warm heart that I welcome everyone to SAA-uk’s Spring/Summer 2010 Seasonal Brochure.

The SAA-uk Concert series (last Friday of the month) kicks off in April with a dance extravaganza in ‘Vaisakh’ (see p4) followed by two further musical evenings in May and June. As well as this, we are delighted to be launching a series of SAA-uk ‘Unplugged’ concerts at The Yoga Space in Leeds, so I hope you will join us in spending a few evenings in serene surroundings taking in great arts events. We are also delighted to be working with Opera North once again, so do come along after a day’s Saturday shopping and relax in the beautiful Howard Assembly Room to indulge in a Twilight Concert (see p5) which will take you from Leeds to the Valleys of Kashmir. For the globetrotters amongst you, there are a series of pit stops for you to consider as Samay and Milun head out on tour across the UK, offering great opportunities to enjoy the very best of new British music (see pages 8 & 9).

This spring, with the days getting longer, perhaps we can interest you and your families in a whole host of Music and Dance classes (see pages 12-14), which give you a chance to learn something new or to perfect your existing talents. So, even if it’s just to brush up your singing and dancing skills or to prepare for all those wedding invites you are bound to receive, you are more than welcome to join us!

In August, SAA-uk’s Annual Summer School ‘i SEE MUSIC’ is taking place, so do get the dates in your diaries and I look forward to seeing you there (Please see the facing page for more information).

Last but not least, you can unwind in the comfort of your own home by tuning in to our regular radio show, RAAG FEVER, each Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4pm. Since it first aired in March 2009, the show has gone from strength to strength providing listeners with a magical experience of traditional and contemporary South Asian music.

I hope you’ll agree, this season is going to be a truly wonderful experience for all…

Keranjeet Kaur VirdeeChief Executive

RAAGFEVER, 107.3FMSundays, 2-4pm107.3FM / www.radioasianfever.co.uk

Tune in to SAA-uk’s very own Radio Show on Fever FM. Featuring the best in ‘Raag’ music including North and South Indian Classical, Ghazals, Qawwali, Contemporary and music from the Movies, alongside excerpts and reviews from SAA-uk concerts and live studio discussions, interviews and performances…

Check out Raag Fever every Sunday from 2 to 4pm and listen in with the Raag Fever team, bringing you the best of South Asian Traditional and Contemporary music!

Tune in to 107.3FM (in the Leeds area) or listen online all over the world at www.radioasianfever.co.uk

‘i See Music’ is a week long Summer Activity that is open to children, young people, adults and families. Run annually since 1997, the Summer School is focused on providing musical engagement opportunities through which skills and knowledge in South Asian Classical music are developed.

This year, the theme will be to explore music through art as well as encouraging intergenerational learning and conversation that will empower both the children and their parents to ‘see music’. Parents will also have an opportunity to develop skills that they can utilise to take their Child’s learning beyond this activity

Through a 5,000 year old oral music tradition students will have the opportunity to learn the language of each instrument; be it the rhythmic patterns or the melodies, as well as gain historical and geographical knowledge and the development of mathematical skills using musical maths. In addition, participants will develop communication (verbal, listening and writing) skills, team work, memory, stamina, and social skills while having great fun! All this will lead to a better chance in life!

Featuring Sitar, Santoor, Tabla and Vocals.

For more information or to register your interest call SAA-uk on (0113) 244 5523 or e-mail [email protected]

Saturday 7th to Saturday 14th August 2010 Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha, 78 Lady Pit Lane, Leeds, LS11 6DP

“If we weren’t at Summer School we’d be sitting at home watching telly.”

WElcoME to SpRinG/SuMMER 2010…

“We’ve learnt lots of new things and its been really fun!”“It’s a great opportunity to learn South

Asian music, especially because it is limited in this country… a valuable opportunity not to be missed.”

‘i SEE MuSic’ SAA-uk’S AnnuAl coMMunity MuSic SuMMER School REtuRnS…

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MAy 2010

Come along to an evening of classical Raagas presented by three members of Yorkshire Young Musicians, followed by a full evening recital by Ustaad Harjinderpal Singh accompanied by Bhupinder Singh Chaggar. Together, they invite you to join them as they present a selection of seasonal Raagas through which you can allow your imagination to carry you away to a Summer sunset of your personal desire.

Seven Arts, 31a Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS7 3PD

£8 / £4 / £25 Group of 4£20 Family (2 adults + up to 3 under-16’s)

Reservations: (0113) 244 5523Online Booking:ticketsource.co.uk/saaukFor more info: (0113) 244 5523 or www.saa-uk.org.uk

uStAAD hARJinDERpAl SinGh in concERt

Accompanied by Bhupinder Singh Chaggar

7:30pm (Doors open 7pm)Friday 28th May 2010

Escape to the beauty of the mountains and valleys of Kashmir in the Howard Assembly Room. Santoor, the Kashmiri hammered dulcimer, has bright, silky tones that evoke images of its homeland; running brooks, snow caped peaks and luscious valleys. Ustaad Harjinderpal Singh humbly weaves his own magic with twilight Raagas on the Santoor along with inspiring and yet sensitive Tabla accompaniment by Bhupinder Singh Chaggar.

Howard Assembly Room at Opera North, Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU

FREE EVENT, but please book tickets in advance

Box Office: 0844 848 2727Online:howardassemblyroom.co.uk

MAy 2010

StRinGS oF kAShMiR

Twilight Concert at Howard Assembly Room

5:45pmSaturday 22nd May 2010

After 30 years, two ‘Guru Bhais’, Ustaad Dharambir Singh and Ustaad Siraj Khan meet, ready to share their individual musical journeys through a Sitar conversation, punctuated by the skilful play of Tabla by Yorkshire’s very own Bhupinder Singh Chaggar.

We invite everyone to come along to enjoy an acoustic ‘unplugged’ evening with two great maestros of Sitar, in the relaxed atmosphere of The Yoga Space, with an opportunity to enjoy an after show chat with the musicians over a ‘cup of Chai’.

The Yoga Space, Chapel House, 378 Meanwood Road, Leeds, LS7 2JF

£10 / £7.50 / £30 Group of 4 or Family of 5*


MAy 2010

An evening celebrating spring through some of the dances of the Indian Subcontinent, each adding their unique flavour to the rich culture of the UK. We invite you to join us on a journey, full of all the colour and joys of spring during which we will visit Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the South, go east to Bengal and finally up North to Punjab. Featuring Devika Rao, Rushia Uzmi and Tohr Punjabian Di.




MAEStRoS oF SitAR

SAA-uk ‘Unplugged’ at The Yoga Space

(0113) 262 0055 or www.theyogaspace.co.uk

7:30pmFriday 21st May 2010

VAiSAkh

‘a Celebration of Spring through Dance’

7:30pm (Doors open 7pm)Friday 30th April 2010

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ApRil 2010

* 2 adults + 3 children, FREE for children under 5 years

In conjunction with The Yoga Space

SAA-uk Concert Series atIn conjunction with Howard Assembly Room at Opera North

SAA-uk Concert Series at

The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax, HX1 1BP

Box Office : 01422 351158Online Booking:www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoriaFor more info: (0113) 244 5523 or www.saa-uk.org.uk

ARun GhoSh QuARtEt

8pm Sunday 22nd August 2010


£5 FREE for children under 5


Mini ‘uStAADS’ & ‘SRiMAtiS’


7:30pmSaturday 10th July 2010


£7 / £5



£8 / £4 / £25 Group of 4£20 Family * (2 adults + up to 3 under-16’s)


AuGuSt 2010

July 2010

Bringing to a close a 9-day festival of diverse arts, the Arun Ghosh Quartet promise to provide audiences with an uplifting experience. Using the spirit and language of jazz with the sounds and styles of hip-hop, Indian classical and folk, Western classical, rock, pop and avant-garde, ‘Arun’s music is full of lyrical melodies and searching harmonies, down to earth directness and psychedelic ambient introspection’.

His debut album “Northern Namaste” on camoci records released in 2008 received critical acclaim.

In conjunction with The Victoria Theatre

A fun packed celebration featuring Sitar, Santoor, Tabla, Bharatanatyam Dance, Giddha (Punjabi Folk Dance), Boliyan (Punjabi Folk Singing) and Bhangra Dance. Children, Young People and Adults learning with SAA-uk’s Arts Education Programme will be sharing their achievements as well as having a cup of Chai and a bite to eat while chatting after the show.

All are invited to share in the achievement of the students of SAA-uk’s weekly Adult Sitar and Tabla sessions, as well as enjoying a very informal recital by tutors Mohammed Abbas Assani and Ustaad Harjinderpal Singh. A cup of Chai, Pakora and Samosa or two will round the evening off nicely.

Literally translated as a ‘rhythmic instrumental musical session’, this concert promises to be a real treat for connoisseurs of the fine art of percussion. A Summer evening that will take the heat up an notch or two through the coming together of three of Europe’s leading percussionists. Shahbaz Hussain (Tabla), R.N Prakash (Mridangam) and R.R. Prathap (Ghatam) come together to enthral audiences with complex yet beautiful rhythmic improvisations held together by the melodic time keeping of ‘Lehra’.

‘A MuSicAl SoiRÉE’


7:30pmSaturday 26th June 2010

tAAl VADyA kAchERi

South Asian Percussion

7:30pm (Doors open 7pm)Friday 25th June 2010

JunE 2010

JunE 2010

The Yoga Space: (0113) 262 0055or www.theyogaspace.co.uk

The Yoga Space: (0113) 262 0055or www.theyogaspace.co.uk



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at The VictoriaTheatre, Halifax


on touRon touR

Creative musicians Surmeet Singh (Sitar), Chris O’Malley (Guitar & Accordion), Upneet Singh (Tabla) and Sam Proctor (Fiddle and Bodhrán) of SAA-uk’s ‘Milun’ Project are on tour this Spring and Summer. They add seasonal warmth through their personalities, captured in each note and shared with the listener, resulting in new music that has touched the hearts of audiences. Simply through exploring the unique and common aspects of traditional Indian and Irish music, Milun conjure musical conversations that exchange traditional motifs in a ‘question and answer’ form and mix the haunting sounds of Indian Raaga with the pounding energy of Irish jigs and reels.

This talented collective of musicians are taking music into a timeless zone. At the heart of Samay is a unique blend, merging styles and instruments. The band features highly accomplished musicians from India and Europe, combining traditional forms with a range of contemporary infl uences to reinvent the sound of Indian music.

Samay includes three Leeds College of Music Alumni – Jesse Bannister, the leading Indian Classical Saxophonist in the UK, Bhupinder Singh Chaggar, Leeds’ brilliant Tabla Player and Italian born guitarist Giuliano Modarelli. They are joined by Soumik Datta, a charismatic London-based Sarod player and a guest Bassist.

Spring 2010 will see the launch of Samay’s 2nd Album and a tour that kicks off in London when the group add their special touch to the Alchemy Festival on 9th April 2010, plus, watch out for their return to Leeds on 7th May 2010 as they perform at Leeds College of Music as part of the Alumni Series.

Photo: Richard Hanson Photo: Neal Morgan

Indo-Irish Music Eclectic Global Music

Dates Event Venue Time Box Offi ce plus more info

Friday 9th April 2010

Alchemy Festival

Foyer Bar Level2, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX

1:00pm More information:www.southbankcentre.co.uk/alchemyTickets: FREEIn conjunction with Darbar Festival

Friday 11th June 2010


7:30pm Box Offi ce: (0113) 2626 777 Tickets: £5In conjunction with Irish Arts Foundation

Saturday 12th June 2010

Mid-day Mantras

The Symphony HallLevel 3 Foyer, Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA

1:00pm Tickets: FREEFor more info: www.thsh.co.ukIn conjunction with Sampad

Saturday 10th July 2010

MILUN ‘a meeting of two musical traditions’

Northern Rock Foundation Hall, The Sage, Gateshead, NE8 2JR

8:00pm Box Offi ce: 0191 443 4661For more info: www.pakistanculturalsociety.co.uk

Dates Event Venue Time Box Offi ce plus more info

Friday 9th April 2010

Alchemy Festival“Samay/ Malavika Sarukkai: Ganga”

Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX

7:45pm Tickets: £20 £15 £12More information: www.southbankcentre.co.uk/alchemyIn conjunction with Darbar Festival

Friday 7th May 2010

Leeds College of Music Alumni Series

The VENUE,Leeds College of Music, 3 Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PD

7:30pm Tickets: £9/£7Box Offi ce: 0113 222 3434More info and online booking: www.lcm.ac.ukIn conjunction with Leeds College of Music

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Launched at the beginning of 2010, SAA-uk is looking to raise £7,000 this year to support its positive engagement programme for Children, Young People, Adults and Families.

Throughout the year SAA-uk provides after-school music and dance activities. In order to develop the next generation of young people, like Vyshnavi (pictured) who are just beginning their musical journey, we need to be able to provide access to sustained training and support to allow them to reach their potential.

This where you come in!

SAA-uk would now like to ensure we can sustain future activities, offer more during school holidays and provide financial assistance to those in need.

So, to make a donation simply send a cheque or postal order payable to ‘SAA-uk’ (please do not send cash in the post!) to: SAA-uk, 3 St. Peter’s Building, St. Peter’s Square, Leeds, LS9 8AH

For more information please contact Keran Virdee on (0113) 2445523 or [email protected].

SAA-uk MuSic & DAncE DEVElopMEnt FunD

Don’t miss out on any of SAA-uk’s events! You can register for SAA-uk’s FREE Mailing List by clicking ‘Register’ at www.saa-uk.org.uk to receive future Seasonal Brochures in the post. Plus, leave us your e-mail address and we’ll send you monthly E-Bulletins with the latest SAA-uk news with what’s coming up in the coming weeks…

youtuBESAA-uk has its very own YouTube channel where you can catch up with excerpts of previous concerts and events! Keep an eye on it throughout the year… we update it regularly and you may find clips from concerts listed in this very Seasonal Brochure.

SAA-uk’s YouTube Channel can be found at:youtube.com/southasianartsuk

FAcEBookKeep up to date with all SAA-uk goings on and keep in touch with us by leaving your comments at the SAA-uk Facebook Group…

Just search for ‘SAA-uk’ next time you’re on Facebook and join the group!

lookinG FoRWARD to AutuMn/WintER 2010-11

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RAnAJit SEnGuptA in concERt

7:30pm (Doors open 7pm)Friday 24th September 2010

SEptEMBER 2010

A member of the lute family and descended from the Rabab, the Sarod is one of the most popular and prominent instruments in Hindustani (North Indian) Classical Music, known for its deep, weighty and introspective sound. Ranajit Sengupta is a highly talented performer, composer and lecturer. At a young age, Ranajit has already captured a very respectable place in the hearts of Indian music lovers through his soulful solo performances. Tabla accompaniment is provided by Soumen Sarkar.

SAA-uk Concert Series at Seven Arts – last Friday of the month…plus many more events throughout the year!

Photo: Lívia Bonadio


DAncE – ApRil to July 2010



VEnuES

SAA-uk’s community dance classes offer a wide range of dance forms from across the Indian subcontinent with a of team highly talented and experienced dance tutors. Bharatnatyam brings Hindu mythology and movement together in this ancient and intricate South Indian dance form (junior and senior classes are available). Music and Dance of Punjab explores the energetic modern forms of Bhangra and Giddha together with Boliyan (Punjabi Folk singing) and Bollywood (in association with Yorkshire Dance) focuses on the vibrant music and dance of the Mumbai fi lm industry. Alternatively, if you fancy a go, but are not sure what to go for, why not try the drop-in Dances of India sessions which offer shorter introductions to a range of dance forms (please see www.saa-uk.org.uk for more information). Please call Andrew on (0113) 244 5523 for information on classes and how to book.

Free places for all parents and discounts are available for additional family members and those on low incomes.

Music and Dance of punjab* @ Bracken Edge 6pm to 8pm Fee: £40 per term

Minis Bharatanatyam* @ Bracken Edge 6pm to 7:30pm Fee: £65 per term

Dances of india @ Yorkshire Dance 5:30pm to 6:30pm Fee: £5.50/£4.50 per session

Senior Bharatanatyam* @ Allerton High School 6:30pm to 8:30pm Fee: £125 per term

Bollywood @ Yorkshire Dance6:30pm to 8pm 8pm to 9:30pmFee: £71.50 / £58.50 per term

Wednesday evenings from 21st April 2010Ages 4-12 with little or no previous experience

Thursday evenings from 22nd April 2010Young People and Adults

Thursday evenings from 22nd April 2010Young People and Adults

Tuesday evenings from 20th April 2010Adult/Family Classes

Friday evenings from 23rd April 2010Ages 13+ with at least 2 years previous experience

Photo: Brian Slater

Photo: Brian Slater

Photo: Gerard Brogan

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Bracken Edge Primary School,Newton Road,Leeds,LS7 4HE Yorkshire Dance,3 St. Peter’s Building,St. Peter’s Square,Leeds,LS9 8AH

Allerton High School,King Lane,Leeds,LS17 7AG

School of Music,University of Leeds,Leeds,LS2 9JT

*Sharing at The Yoga Space, Sat 10th July 2010, see p7 for more info

*Sharing at The Yoga Space, Sat 10th July 2010, see p7 for more info

Free places for all parents and discounts

St. Peter’s Square,

University of Leeds,Leeds,LS2 9JT

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Wednesday evenings from 21st April 2010

MuSic – ApRil to July 2010 – youth clASSES

MuSic – ApRil to July 2010 – ADult clASSES

Sitar @ Bracken Edge 6pm to 7pm Fee: £60 per term

Santoor @ Bracken Edge 6pm to 7:30pm Fee: £65 per term

Tuesday evenings from 20th April 2010

Tuesday evenings from 20th April 2010

tabla @ Bracken Edge 6pm to 7:30pm Fee: £65 per term

Wednesday evenings from 21st April 2010

Sitar6-7pm, 7-8pm, 8-9pm depending on ability Fee: £100 per term

tabla6pm to 7:30pm Fee: £125 per term

SAA-uk’s community music classes offer the opportunity to learn new skills and strengthen existing expertise. Our classes in Tabla, Sitar and Santoor are focused on achieving the very best from one’s chosen instrument and are led by some of Yorkshire’s most talented South Asian Arts practitioners. We have classes to suit children and adults, from beginner to advanced levels. For enquiries about classes or how to book call Andrew on (0113) 244 5523. We hope to see you there!

SAA-uk ARtS EDucAtion/tRAininG pRoGRAMME

Sharing at The Yoga Space, Sat 10th July 2010, see p7 for more info

Sharing at The Yoga Space, Sat 26th June 2010, see p6 for more info

Student Discounts Available!

APRIL 20109th Milun 1pm9th Samay 7:45pmSouthbank, London, southbankcentre.co.uk/alchemy 30th SAA-uk Concert Series Vaisakh 7:30pm Seven Arts, (0113) 244 5523

MAY 20107th SamayLeeds College of Music, 7:30pm (0113) 222 343421st SAA-uk ‘Unplugged’ Maestros of SitarThe Yoga Space, 7:30pm (0113) 244 552322nd Strings of KashmirHoward Assembly Room, 5:45pm 0844 848 272728th SAA-uk Concert SeriesUstaad Harjinderpal SinghSeven Arts, 7:30pm (0113) 244 5523

JUNE 201011th MilunSeven Arts, 7.30pm (11th) (0113) 2626 77712th MilunSymphony Hall, Birmingham, 1pmwww.thsh.co.uk25th SAA-uk Concert SeriesTaal Vadya KacheriSeven Arts, 7:30pm (0113) 244 552326th SAA-uk ‘Unplugged’ ‘A Musical Soirée’The Yoga Space, 7:30pm (0113) 244 5523

JULY 201010th SAA-uk ‘Unplugged’Mini ‘Ustaads’ & ‘Srimatis’The Yoga Space, 7:30pm (0113) 244 552310th MilunThe Sage, Gateshead, 8pm (0191) 443 4661

AUGUST 20107th – 14th ‘i See Music’ Summer SchoolGNNSJ, Leeds (0113) 244 552322nd Arun Ghosh QuartetVictoria Theatre, Halifax (01422) 351 158

SEPTEMBER 201024th SAA-uk Concert SeriesRanajit Sengupta in ConcertSeven Arts, 7:30pm

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