Sujit Vaidya & Curtis Andrews
A Bharatanatyam (Indian Classical Dance) Recital, by Sujit Vaidya with Curtis Andrews and his ensemble
*Please note this event is a matinee
Sujit Vaidya is an independent choreographer and dance artist based in Vancouver BC. His artistic choices reflect the curiosities and experiences he holds as a queer artist of colour, while deeply engaging with an art form rooted in tradition. His choreographies question the narrative and relevance of non-inclusive traditional texts. He aims to create space for queer expression within the context of Bharatanatyam and seeks collaborations with other queer artists of colour.
Curtis Andrews (African Chamber Ensemble) is a Canadian musician with global persuasions, who specializes in South Indian percussion, West African drum/dance, drumset, and mbira. A percussionist/composer/teacher who creates music that is informed by his many years of experience with these traditions yet transcends most categories. Lulu is thrilled to invite Curtis back to Gabriola!
Curtis will accompany the Bharatanatyam (Indian classical dance) recital as part of Sujit’s ensemble that includes a vocalist, violinist, and nattuvanar: one who recites rhythmic syllables and emphasizes the dance steps with cymbals, similar to the role of a conductor.
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