Manasamitra is an artist-led organisation based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, delivering a range of exciting and original cross-cultural experiences. Our work is rooted in the creative vision of Supriya Nagarajan, a classically-trained Carnatic singer who is inspired by not only the traditions of her South Asian roots but also by a drive to work with new ideas, forms and aesthetics from across the world, presented within a contemporary British context.
What’s On
Dates for performances, events and activities
| 4 Mar '22 | Tusk Festival | Lit & Phil Newcastle, Newcastle |
| 19 Feb '22 / 2pm | Mapping the Music | The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield |
| 10 Mar '22 / 12pm | Tunes & Talk: Hebble | Dewsbury Minster, Dewsbury |
| 27 Mar '22 / 8pm | Slowly Drifting | Cafe Oto, London |
| 12 May '22 / 12pm | Talk & Tunes: Stiofán Ó Treabhair | Dewsbury Minster, Dewsbury |
Latest News
The very latest updates and announcements about projects, commissions, performances and activities in the world of Manasamitra
- Call-Out For Local Artists – Dewsbury / Kirklees
Are you a storyteller, musician or performance artist based and/or working primarily in Dewsbury / Kirklees? Manasamitra is looking for local artists to take part in our TERRARIUM project and to form a part of our local team for more work as a part of Kirklees 2023. - Tunes & Talk: May 2022 — Stiofán Ó Treabhair
Tunes & Talk with Stiofán Ó Treabhair, an Irish-Scottish vocalist, guitarist and bouzoukist, His set encompasses traditional Celtic folk, jazz fusion and cross genre compositions. - Tunes & Talk: March 2022 — Hebble
Tunes & Talk with Hebble, Live music and conversation at Dewsbury Minster, 10 March, 12pm
Booking Now
Manasamitra productions currently available for booking.
The Sound of Tea
Manasamitra is excited and delighted to bring you The Sound of Tea –a show about our relationship with TEA.
After a year of working remotely and in digital format, we can present, live, new music and performance art mixed with visuals and soundscapes, participatory tea rituals and technology-filled tables with touch-screens for audience members to interact with the performance in real time.
Lullaby — Sonic Cradle
Lullaby – Sonic Cradle is an immersive music performance for family audiences and adults alike.
Dusk Notes
Inspired by the sounds of nature at dusk Manasamitra has created and recorded a suite of new music.
Slumber Stories
Stories from around the world swirl together with music to create the background to a restful and meditative bedtime story ritual.
A brand new ensemble that merges cultures, stretches musical boundaries and creates a space where new ideas can emerge from a place of friendship and the unmitigated joy of playing music that is un-scripted.
