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Ensemble Auditions
21st & 22nd September 2024 28th & 29th September 2024 If you’re a musician aged 12 – through to a professional level who plays an Indian classical instrument, or who can play Hindustani or Carnatic music on another instrument, then we’d love to hear from you! A cornerstone of our work at Milap, our ensembles,…
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SAMYO: Uniting South Asian Musicians and Amplifying Cultural Expression
In the rich tapestry of the UK’s music scene, there exists a remarkable ensemble known as SAMYO, the South Asian Music Youth Orchestra. Born out of a desire to provide a platform for talented South Asian musicians across the country, SAMYO offers an avenue to celebrate their art, culture, and dual identities on mainstream platforms,…
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South Asian Heritage Month: Jasdeep’s Journey
It’s not an easy task to forge your own path and establish a career as a professional sitarist. The challenge becomes even greater when you’re a young lad born and raised in Leeds, UK. But that’s exactly what Jasdeep Singh Degun accomplished. Growing up with the dual identities of being British and South Asian is…
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My Video Playlist – Kousic Sen
Tabla artist Kousic Sen shares a playlist of concerts by musicians which have inspired him the most! What is the concert, record or track you’ve listened to the most over the years? I listen to this concert recording the most; a full concert recording of one of the great Tabla players, Ustad Nizamuddin Khan. Which…
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Catching up with Jasdeep Singh Degun
Earlier this year, British sitarist, composer and SAMYO alumni Jasdeep Singh Degun, performed his celebrated debut album Anomaly at Liverpool’s The Tung Auditorium. Breaking down cultural boundaries with his extraordinary artistry and innovative approach to composition, Jasdeep Singh Degun brings a new energy and vision to both Indian classical, and contemporary music. He’s redefining genres…
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Jasdeep Singh Degun: Anomaly
Virtuoso sitarist and composer Jasdeep Singh Degun is joined by an eight-piece band in music from his acclaimed Real World Records debut, bringing the spontaneity and beauty of Indian tradition together with the rich counterpoint of western classical music and modern rhythmic ambience. Written and recorded under the mentorship of Nitin Sawhney, Anomaly’s twelve tracks range…
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SAMYO: National Youth Music Organisation
Earlier this month, Arts Council England and the Department for Education announced the expansion of National Youth Music Organisations. We are so excited to work with such an amazing group of ACE-supported organisations, providing a central network for young musicians to collaborate, explore, and grow their musical talents. Milap’s own Youth Ensemble, SAMYO, is the…
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Milap successful in receiving Arts Council England NPO 2023 – 2026 funding
We are grateful and happy to have received a positive decision today from Arts Council England, and we’ll continue to be part of their National Portfolio from 2023-26. With this support, we will be able to make a strong contribution to Arts Council England’s goals towards building a more creative and cultural country. Receiving public…
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10 Questions with… Alok Nayak / Melodic Distraction
Last month, Alok Nayak sat down with Melodic Distraction to discuss Milap’s Autumn programme. The interview is available to read below or online here. 10 Questions With… A series that delves into fresh new releases from some of our favourite artists. With a focus on our Melodic Distraction hosts and wider community, this lil natter…
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SAMYO Meets Flute J A Jayanth
JA Jayanth is a Bamboo flautist from Chennai, India. A rising musical talent, he has toured across the globe and has worked with some of the biggest names in Indian classical music. Having been invited to perform at the Indika festival in 2016, Jayanth was introduced to SAMYO, who were attending a musical retreat nearby.…
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