Upcoming Event- The Medieval Indian Music EnsembleFIRST SUNDAY CONCERT THE MEDIEVAL INDIAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE December 4, 2011, 2:00 pm TheRenaissanceCenter* 650 East Pleasant Street, Amherst,MA01002, 413-577-3600, www.umass.edu/renaissance The Program: Mr. Greig will present a short talk on the topic of Indian music in the 16th c. Following this introductory … Continue reading → […]
- The Medieval Indian Music Ensemble
My dear Krishna,
The evening I heard you sing in the home of Kaz and Linda was unforgettable. The experience has remained strong throughout the passing years and while our classical traditions are cultures and lifetimes apart, I feel a deep connection to Indian devotional music as you embody it. Someday I would like to return to Varanassi and experience this tradition in the place of its origin. I have recently taken early retirement from the University of Toronto to find a more authentic and resonant place for my own voice as a conductor and teacher. I continue to practice with roshi joan halifax and will embark soon on a two year chaplaincy program at Upaya. I don’t know how all this will manifest, but I would love someday to visit you in Varanassi. With my very best wishes and gratitude for your song. Doreen Rao
”Being a friend to yourself is no mere metaphor or purely sentimental idea. It is the basis of all relationship, because it is a fundamental recognition of soul.”
“Hakuna Matata”