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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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Dancing Through Culture: Exploring India’s eight major Classical Dance Styles
Few countries in the world can claim to have a classical dance style of their own, and if they can, it’s usually just one or two at most. India, famous for its rich cultural heritage, takes the top spot for having the highest number of classical dance styles of anywhere in the world. In fact,…
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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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Q&A with Soumik Datta
On Wednesday, 22nd March, Sarod artist Soumik Datta will be returning to Liverpool to perform at Liverpool’s Philharmonic’s Music Room. A polymath composer, producer, bandleader and TV presenter, Datta’s work embraces traditional and contemporary art forms to address the urgent issues of our times. We have a long and happy history with Soumik – he…
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Akash Parekar and Harkiran Singh Sahota
Presented in partnership with the University of Liverpool Lunchtime Concert series, Milap will present two immensely talented artists as part of the ‘Great British Gharana’ concert series! Enjoy a classic combination of sitar and tabla with rising stars on Britain’s Indian classical music scene, Akash Parekar on sitar and Harkiran Singh Sahota on the tabla. Together,…
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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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