Who / What?
Who are Manasamitra?
Manasamitra, an artist led organisation based in the Yorkshire region was formed in February 2005 with objective to promote the traditional Asian music and dance. We also promote the visual arts, traditional and otherwise.
Objective
Create awareness of the rich cultural heritage of South Asian Arts. To promote British based and international, musicians, artists and dancers, through concerts, events, exhibitions and workshops.
Latest News
I for India
07/04/08
To celebrate the release of Sandhya Suri’s first feature length documentary ‘I for India’, we are running an exclusive competition to win your very own copy in conjunction with the Institute of Contemporary Arts London (www.ica.org.uk).
On 24th March 2008 ICA Films released this remarkable documentary on DVD to buy and rent. I FOR INDIA shows a bitter-sweet time capsule of alienation, discovery, racism and belonging, it is a chronicle of immigration in sixties Britain and beyond, seen through the eyes of one Asian family and their movie camera. I FOR INDIA is essential viewing, a moving tribute to family and a reminder about the pain and necessity of separation.
To win a copy, we would like you to send in anything from anecdotes, poetry or letters sharing any similar experiences and the best 3 submissions will receive their copy of this fascinating film at our next event.
All entries must be in by Monday 14th April 2008 by post or email and the prizes will be presented in our first concert at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park on Sunday 20th April 2008 at 2pm.
To enter please send entries to:
- via post: Manasamitra: 8 Birkdale Road, Dewsbury WF13 4HH
- via email: info@manasamitra.com
Here’s to great beginnings!
21/02/08
Our first concert in the Holy Trinity Church, Leeds was a wonderful start to our partnership with them. The audience braved the hustle and bustle of Leeds City Centre to make their way to the calm of the Church and were promptly rewarded with the soothing voice of Supriya Nagarajan and her dynamic accompanying duo Shrikanth Sharma on the violin and Krishna Mutri the Talvil. This was the first concert in the North, with the honour of listening to this distinctive South Indian drum (Tavil).
For a full review and to have a look at the photo gallery, please go to the events page.
Symphonies in Sacred Spaces
24/01/08
Following the success of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park series, Manasamitra has created a new partnership with the Holy Trinity Church in the heart of Leeds. We will be launching a new monthly concert series called Symphonies in Sacred spaces. The 18th Century church will provide the perfect atmosphere for the Indian classical arts, these will initially range from music and dance. The first concert will be on Saturday 16th February, 2pm - 4pm and will be a free introductory concert. The concert will feature Supriya Nagarajan on Carnatic vocals, she will be accompanied by Ravi Shankar Sharma on Mirdangam and Shrikanth Sharma on the Violin.
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park Series
25/01/08
The New Year brings in a new season of performances in the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The Full programme will be announced next month.
Keep watching this space!
