Sufi Kathak Foundation Presents 'Understanding Qawwali-2014' at Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Block, India International Centre (IIC), Lodhi Estate > 8th & 9th March 2014
Time : 
Lectures and films : 8th & 9th March : 10: 00 am to 5:00 pm
Performances : 8th March : 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)
Note : Call 011-24619431 (IIC) to re-confirm any last minute change or cancellation of the event.
Place : Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003
Venue Info : Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations - 'Khan Market(Vilolet Line)' & 'Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)'
Area : Lodhi Road Area Events
For lectures and films : Multipurpose Hall, India International Centre, Lodhi Road
For Performance : Rose Garden, India International Centre, Lodhi Road
Event Description : Sufi Kathak Foundation Presents 'Understanding Qawwali-2014' A Symposium exploring the plurality of the unified art-form
Understanding Qawwali the first ever seminar and discussion dedicated to the form of Qawwali is conceived and conceptualized by Manjari Chaturvedi. Qawwali, today, is an art form whose original identity is preserved within the domains of familial heritage that have been practicing this music form since centuries. Several thinkers have been on the view that where Qawwali and sufism prevail, it is not confined to limited section of the society. The teachings have successfully percolated down to all levels.
Manjari Chaturvedi a visionary, a pioneer of her dance Sufi Kathak has formed this academic interactive platform where in discussions about the art form and their practice in today's times takes place using many interdisciplinary forms. She is a force and a name to reckon with and has blazed her own path with her work in last fifteen years on the sufi thought. With the establishment of the Foundation she has taken a leap further to support marginal artists and provides research opportunities to scholars and students under the banner of the Sufi Kathak Foundation.
This symposium seeks to discuss debate and understand Qawwali as a traditional art form of Indian sub-continent and further seeks to enlighten the masses about the same. The symposium is organized in continuation with the five year programme of Sufi Kathak Foundation, whereby each year a symposium will be organized to create interest and awareness about Qawwali and other related art forms based on Sufi thought belonging to the Indian sub-continent featuring experts, musicologists, film makers, students and traditional performers as a part of the panel discussion.
This year the symposium will focus on Qawwali, not just as a traditional art form but as a cultural symbol to represent the essence of ‘unity in diversity’ of India. The unifying aspect of Qawwali is part of the living history of our diverse culture, a cultural ideal emulated in practice. Several thinkers have been of the view that where Qawwali and Sufism prevail, it is not confined to a limited section of the society such as among the higher classes/ castes or among the saints for that matter. The teachings have successfully percolated down to all levels. Qawwali imbibes within itself, elements from all cultures, which have uniquely fused together to develop what is practiced as its present form. A universal appeal and blending elements of Indian classical music and Sufi traditions makes Qawwali unique. Qawwali has often served as a mechanism to promote communal harmony, and unity between the different communities in India.
This symposium by Sufi Kathak Foundation intends to highlight these issues through a series of academic discussions, lectures and live performances depicting this music form.
The symposium will feature:
• Talks and presentations by eminent Scholars, Experts, Researchers and Qawwali practitioners
• The Qawwali photo project, photo documentation by the photography experts from India and Pakistan.
• A panel discussion representing the marginal Qawwali Musicians.
• Outlining a framework to promote the original form of Qawwali for future generations
• Documentaries on art form of Qawwali covering the music associated with the Sufi thought
• Live Demonstration of Qawwali performed by the Khanqahi Qawwals from Lucknow & Hyderabad India
• Proposed master classes by the traditional Qawwals.
Qawwali, today, is an art form, whose original identity is preserved within the domains of familial heritage that have been practicing this music form since centuries. Marginal Qawwali musicians scattered across the country in numerous cities and towns, have been consistently trying to protect this art form, through the oral transmission of this living heritage. However, owing to the demands of the popular culture, Qawwali is slowly losing its essence of spirituality and authenticity in the changing society, that recognizes Hindi film based Qawwali as a true symbol of heritage, thereby pushing the authentic form towards a gradual extinction. This compels the practitioners to opt for low paying jobs as peons, carpenters, rickshaw pullers, as they are unable to sustain themselves through music. Lack of education and dearth of opportunities to perform also discourage their future generations to continue this art form, which in turn leads to the a gradual decline of this spiritual practice and music belonging to the Indian –subcontinent.
Lectures and films : 8th & 9th March : 10: 00 am to 5:00 pm
Performances : 8th March : 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)
Note : Call 011-24619431 (IIC) to re-confirm any last minute change or cancellation of the event.
Place : Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003
Venue Info : Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations - 'Khan Market(Vilolet Line)' & 'Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)'
Area : Lodhi Road Area Events
For lectures and films : Multipurpose Hall, India International Centre, Lodhi Road
For Performance : Rose Garden, India International Centre, Lodhi Road
Event Description : Sufi Kathak Foundation Presents 'Understanding Qawwali-2014' A Symposium exploring the plurality of the unified art-form
Understanding Qawwali the first ever seminar and discussion dedicated to the form of Qawwali is conceived and conceptualized by Manjari Chaturvedi. Qawwali, today, is an art form whose original identity is preserved within the domains of familial heritage that have been practicing this music form since centuries. Several thinkers have been on the view that where Qawwali and sufism prevail, it is not confined to limited section of the society. The teachings have successfully percolated down to all levels.
Manjari Chaturvedi a visionary, a pioneer of her dance Sufi Kathak has formed this academic interactive platform where in discussions about the art form and their practice in today's times takes place using many interdisciplinary forms. She is a force and a name to reckon with and has blazed her own path with her work in last fifteen years on the sufi thought. With the establishment of the Foundation she has taken a leap further to support marginal artists and provides research opportunities to scholars and students under the banner of the Sufi Kathak Foundation.
This symposium seeks to discuss debate and understand Qawwali as a traditional art form of Indian sub-continent and further seeks to enlighten the masses about the same. The symposium is organized in continuation with the five year programme of Sufi Kathak Foundation, whereby each year a symposium will be organized to create interest and awareness about Qawwali and other related art forms based on Sufi thought belonging to the Indian sub-continent featuring experts, musicologists, film makers, students and traditional performers as a part of the panel discussion.
This year the symposium will focus on Qawwali, not just as a traditional art form but as a cultural symbol to represent the essence of ‘unity in diversity’ of India. The unifying aspect of Qawwali is part of the living history of our diverse culture, a cultural ideal emulated in practice. Several thinkers have been of the view that where Qawwali and Sufism prevail, it is not confined to a limited section of the society such as among the higher classes/ castes or among the saints for that matter. The teachings have successfully percolated down to all levels. Qawwali imbibes within itself, elements from all cultures, which have uniquely fused together to develop what is practiced as its present form. A universal appeal and blending elements of Indian classical music and Sufi traditions makes Qawwali unique. Qawwali has often served as a mechanism to promote communal harmony, and unity between the different communities in India.
This symposium by Sufi Kathak Foundation intends to highlight these issues through a series of academic discussions, lectures and live performances depicting this music form.
The symposium will feature:
• Talks and presentations by eminent Scholars, Experts, Researchers and Qawwali practitioners
• The Qawwali photo project, photo documentation by the photography experts from India and Pakistan.
• A panel discussion representing the marginal Qawwali Musicians.
• Outlining a framework to promote the original form of Qawwali for future generations
• Documentaries on art form of Qawwali covering the music associated with the Sufi thought
• Live Demonstration of Qawwali performed by the Khanqahi Qawwals from Lucknow & Hyderabad India
• Proposed master classes by the traditional Qawwals.
Qawwali, today, is an art form, whose original identity is preserved within the domains of familial heritage that have been practicing this music form since centuries. Marginal Qawwali musicians scattered across the country in numerous cities and towns, have been consistently trying to protect this art form, through the oral transmission of this living heritage. However, owing to the demands of the popular culture, Qawwali is slowly losing its essence of spirituality and authenticity in the changing society, that recognizes Hindi film based Qawwali as a true symbol of heritage, thereby pushing the authentic form towards a gradual extinction. This compels the practitioners to opt for low paying jobs as peons, carpenters, rickshaw pullers, as they are unable to sustain themselves through music. Lack of education and dearth of opportunities to perform also discourage their future generations to continue this art form, which in turn leads to the a gradual decline of this spiritual practice and music belonging to the Indian –subcontinent.
Sufi Kathak Foundation Presents 'Understanding Qawwali-2014' at Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Block, India International Centre (IIC), Lodhi Estate > 8th & 9th March 2014
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