“O Goddess, why can’t I follow your example to be a strong, bold woman, master of her own mind and body? Give me the strength to break from society’s confines.”
"Shakti Unveiled" is a 1 hour Bharatanatyam production featuring choreographer and soloist Rasika Kumar with a 4 piece Carnatic musician ensemble led by composer and vocalist Sindhu Natarajan.
With the pervasive assault on women's bodies and the continued prevalence of patriarchal values, how does a woman remember her power and autonomy?
Rooted in the ancient mythology of Mahakali, through bharatanaytam and live music, "Shakti Unveiled" reimagines narratives of strong, bold, and unapologetic Goddesses in a modern context. Choreographer and soloist Rasika Kumar invites audiences to question gender norms and tradition through an exploration of femininity and power in its myriad of forms.
“No words for today’s concert. The energy...was undeniable. Rasika, Sindhu, Aarti, Amit, and Maya moved the audience twice to audible tears. Every single person in this room was on the edge of their seat. The clarity of her storytelling, the vulnerable emotions she gave. She really wore her heart on her sleeve and we could all feel it. And we could all identify with the story she was telling as well.”
Sahasra Sambamoorthi, Drive East Festival Director, Navatman NYC
Credits
Concept & Choreography: Rasika Kumar
Music Composition: Sindhu Natarajan
Jathi Composition and Arrangement: Rasika Kumar & Malavika Walia
Collaborating Musicians (Past performances)
Vocal: Sindhu Natarajan, Snigdha Venkataramani
Nattuvangam: Malavika Walia, Maya Rau-Murthy
Violin: Sruthi Sarathy, Aarthi Shankar
Mridangam: Adithya Ganesh, Amit Ranganathan
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