On the occasion of the Mother's Birthday, an evening performance was held at the Matrimandir amphitheater. Passages were read from Savitri "Book of the Divine Mother" and "The Book of Birth and Quest", accompanied by the flute and tanpura. Read more

Last night at Pitanga Jean-Christophe on flute and Teresa on tampura has offered to a numerous audience a meditation, where music supposed to be used as a medium to get into meditative state. Since this was not a concert, and its purpose was not to entertain, Jean-Christophe has chosen an Indian raga - Malcance, and invited the audience to travel on the sound of the flute with him. Read more

In today's new's we're featuring an interview with Jean-Christophe about his tonight flute meditation at 7.30pm at Pitanga, and Nistha talks on on translation of old vedics text into more poetic form. The Auroville Theater Group presents THREE (dances) in ONE (evening) tomorrow at 7.30pm at CRIPA in Kalabhumi. At The Matrimandir Amphitheater On Thursday 21.2.2013,at The Mother's Birthday will be a collective meditation. Reading passages from Savitri, accompanied with flute at 5.30pm. AV Basketball League is going on until 28th of February Read more

The Scratch Bandits Crew is an unique band, where scratch music turns turnatables into instruments to create its own music. In interview with members of the band and team Supa-Jay, Syr, Geoffresh, and Remy we hear what is music to them, and why they've decided to create on that way. Within Bon Jour India events they were touring last few weeks all over India, amazed over kindness and openness of Indian audience, for which are very much grateful. Band, existing a bit over 10 years, with each member uniqueness is one of few in the world. Read more

Two hours of pure energy at the last concert of the Temple Rock! Performed in Kalabhumi. past Friday 8th of February, and it was very well attended. The audience have really enjoined the fusion of Carnatic ragas inspired by western rock, jazz and funk remembrances. Vocals and Kanjira - Krishna Kumar. Keyboards - Aman Mahajan. Electric Guitar - Jay Sithar. Tavil - Sowri Rajan. Saxophone - Matt Littlewood. Bass - Mishko M ba. A mature band with great musicians. Read more

Bharat Nivas, the Pavilion of India, holded the homage to Thyagaraja. It started two years back with the beginning of Telugu Samskriti Kendramu. This year the homage started in the morning with a procession with chantings from the gate of Unity Pavilion. At SAWCHU started the traditional musical homage of Thyagaraja kritis by the Auroville students, teachers and professional musicians. Songs of other composers where also offered in the spirit of devotion of the event. Shri N. Bala Baskar, Secretary, Auroville Foundation was the chief guest. Read more

Even thought Krishna was the organizer of the LUYE 2013 festival he still had time to play in the band. Emergence is an Indo-acoustic pop band playing harmonic textures of guitar and powerful lyrics blend with melodies played on violin. This, backed by the expressive grooves of rock, funk and ethnic rhythms and an explosive style of fretless and six-string bass is the unique fusion that is Emergence. The band has released albums "Here I Am" and "Chosen By God". Read more

Yemadas a band that needs no introduction here in Auroville. Yemadas is a ethnic fusion band who plays their original songs inspired in Africa and Brazil traditional songs. Mixed with different instruments and beautiful and philosophical lyrics takes people in a deep journey to our roots, looking for a strong connection with our hearts. Healing trough music is one of the aspects of Yemadas performances. The interaction with the audience and everybody singing and dancing along is another aspect of their performances. Read more

Five musicians with international background come together and create a music which takes its roots from traditional carnatic compositions, and sets them within a new frame. Hailing from a traditional musical family, Krishna Kumar has found with Temple Rock, a playground to his size and playmates to have fun with. Temple Rock is a delight for the ears and the eyes for its dynamism and poetry. A unique style in the field of world music. Read more

The last band of the festival and for sure one of the Blues Conscience. They closed down the festival with some great blues grooves and got some tired feet on the dance floor again. Blues Conscience was started in 2008 to promote the blues in today's rock and metal influenced live music culture. As a band, our roots go deep into some of the greats that have played the blues, such as Howlin Wolf and Muddy Waters. -- www.bluesconscience.com/ ------- https://www.facebook.com/bluesconscience Read more

From Germany to L.A to India Ed DeGenaro, brings with him a unique take on music which has been collectively called the “Nude Guitar Sound”. This radical sound comprises of bebop, metal and Indian sounds. Ed has collaborated with international musicians like Elliott Sharp, Steve Kimmock and the David Byron Band as well as Indian artists like Ghatam Karthik and Ujjayinee Roy. His ensemble features himself on Guitar, Ujjayinee Roy on Vocals, Shyam Rao on Drums, Wayne Fernandez on Bass and Anthony Karuna on Keyboards. Read more

In past year we finally had a chance to hear some of the Slavic folk songs through engagement of Shakti and Vera...Lively Up Your Earth 20123 - eco music festival also gave us the opportunity to listen to some of the Ukrainian folk songs, sung by Shakti and Vera, accompanied by guitars, violin and xylophone. Simple, but sweet and soft , melodic songs about nature, love, life have created special atmosphere on the stage at Solitude Farm Read more

Blues Conscience was started in 2008, for the sole purpose to promote the blues in today’s rock and metal influenced live music culture. Their music is an eclectic mix of Rock N' Roll, Grunge, Funk and Blues, thus, the non-conformity to stick to a particular genre. The members draw their influences from numerous acts, which only adds to versatility of Grey Shack's music. https/www.facebook.com/greyshack ----- www.myspace.com/greyshack Read more

Stars in the Soup A programme of poetry and music Shraddhavan reads from her collection of poems Gordon plays his flute Thursday February 7th at 5.15 pm, Savitri Bhavan Hall Read more

MEDITATION WITH THE RUSSIAN SINGING BELLS Deeply resonating sounds of this unique musical instrument from Russia help us tune with the inner resonance and discover the inner experience. Session begins with a brief introduction and performance by Vera. Next, aspiring to the inner unity, we create a meditative sound space together. pm at CRIPA, Kalabhumi Read more

Coming all the way from Bangalore we have Kamal Singh and his brother teaming up to preform for us as 3 Sevens. 3 sevens is an Alternative band that was formed in 2000 by Kamal Singh who over the years have been joined by various other artist. His influences range from Pop,90's Alternative Rock,Grunge and Punk to various styles of Indian music. So if you are missing a loved one or need to be by your self please join us for this soul clensing music. Read more

Following is the recording of session with Russian Singing Bells on African Land in International Zone - the land appointed for the Africa House / Pavilion of African Culture. After short introduction of bells by Vera and Ashesh to the participants, the whole session, which purpose was meditation for peace and unity, has developed and grown into its own special harmonious melody. Of course recordings are many times merely the pale reflection,  in which so often we cannot feel the special energy present in interaction at the time. Read more

It was still hot in the afternoon at Solitude Farm. The sound engineers and volunteer team were working hard on tuning all the gear on the stage to provide the best sound possible. Anna Taj with the band has hit the stage with some powerful rock tunes, and shaken the audience out of mellow mood of previous acoustic experience. Anna and band have managed, despite some technical difficulties (and which bigger event hasn't got them?), to share with the community also some new songs, just recently published on the new CD. Read more

Sweet warm January's day, Solitude farm with Lively Up Your Earth 2013 eco music festival crowd, just around noon when Suryan started with the musical part of the festival. His acoustic soulful solo slowly warmed up the gathering audience. For few last songs Danny, talented youngster has joined him on the stage. This year LUYE was far the best organized, with numerous participants, lots of stalls focus on ecology, recycling and renewable energy, huge crew of volunteers which has started with preparations months before the day. Read more

This week continues with the February frenzy of events starting tomorrow with Russian Singing Bells at CRIPA at 5pm, following Wednesday by Bahh Band of Ireland at 7.30pm at Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas , Pavilion of Indian Culture in International Zone. On Thursday at Savitri Bhavan Shraddavan with Gordon on flute will read her poetry from Stars in the Soup. Friday will starts at 5pm at Unity Pavilion with Jazz in Transformation - Priscila and Jurriaan Prakke, continue with Temple Rock at 8pm at Kalabhumi, 3Sevens on Saturday at BN Read more

Last night event organized by Africa House and Windarra Farm at Unity Pavilion in International Zone was initiated by Isis, volunteer from Benin, currently working with several NGO's, on Agro Ecological Federation of Benin, at Family Jah - Rastafari Community. As Isis has soon found out that in Auroville the presence of African Culture is very poor, she shared with the community pieces of African culture from West Africa. With Windarra Farm team she has put all her energy to provide the dinner, and Yemadas concluded the night with world music. Read more

No doubt that the peak of the season is beside other marked by many events of which this weekend we got three major ones going - Lively Up Your Earth , eco music festival on Saturday at Solitude Farm, Auroville Ultimate Frisbee Hat Tournament at Certitude, Udavi, Aurodam and Tibetan Pavilion, and South Indian Equestrian Championship at Red Earth Riding School. Tomorrow Isis, volunteer from Benin will share some historical facts on West Africa, along with the food and music followed at African Night at Unity Pavilion in International Zone Read more

A beautiful Thursday afternoon could be spent at UDAVI school at the Football grounds watching the pupils perform dances and other physical movements included elements of Yoga asanas. All three sections - kindergarten, new building and main section - were represented and each one had their own teachers who have been practicing with them for at least 3 months. The children presented highly motivated as well as joyful and enthused the group by their spirits. Each year UDAVI school has a demonstration. Read more

In today's news we feature Agnes talking about preparations for Lively Up Your Earth (LUYE)- eco music festival which will happen on next Saturday 2nd of February at Solitude farm. Bharat Nivas Group invites the community to gather at 8.30am at Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture in International Zone where they will share flag-hoisting, National Anthem and sharing of Prasad in order to celebrate the Republic Day of india. On that day also Aikiyam School will share cultural program with an open exhibition. Live music on 27th at CRIPA. Read more

Even if it is to celebrate a New Moon, the fact is, that is always good, and needed to conect with the community at the social event, and last night has well proved it. Excellent voices of Priscila, Jeremy, and Suryan, who are all beside singers also the songwriters, have brought feeling of joy, high spirits of thoughts going beyond just visible, and yet the sense of togetherness with all present. Either their own songs, either resung the known numbers, all were well accepted, and didn't take too long to join them with singing and dancing. Read more

Sungpil Yang was born in Daegu, South Korea. Since he was very young he had a deep affinity with Korean traditional music. His interest lead him to study music seriously for Daegeum – Korean Bamboo flute. He holds a Master’s degree with a major in Music Education from Youngnam University, Doctoral degree with a major in Musicology from Keimyung University in Daegu, Korea. He completed the performer’s course of an important intangible cultural asset no. 45. He has performed solo recitals ten times and released four solo albums. Read more

For theater lovers weekend will bring unique event in many ways. In the interview with director Jill, and actress Heeba Shah we find out why Ibsen, why opera in progress. Libretto was done by Ronald Rand, who visited Auroville last year with his play, and series of workshops, and music is work of Hartmut Von Liers, but however it is, for the first time that Ibsen will be in opera, and it is Hartmut's first opera composing, and for Auroville is the first opera performance ever. Audience will confront with Ibsen's passion for self realization. Read more

The Sri Aurobindo Integral Center of Education organized a concert in the Harmony hall with Christa Eschmann at flute, Richard Hartz on piano. They played Johann Sebastian Bach, Christoph Willibald Gluck, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Shubert, Karl Kreith, and Willem Popp .Christa Eschmann studied flute at the music schools in Hanover and Bremen, with the completion of the teaching diploma and artistic maturity. She attended master classes with Peter Lukas Graf and William Bennett and dealt with early music. Read more

In today's news we feature an excerpt of interview with Jill and Heeba on Ibsen - opera in progress, which will be shown at CRIPA at Kalabhumi on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Next excerpt is from Saturday's recording of "Listening Landscape" at Unity Pavilion in International Zone, presentation of workshop of Manongo Mujica, musician, percussionist from Lima Peru, dedicated to explorations of sounds, and rhythms of tribes. On Saturday Be True Not Violent power point presentation at 4pm at Conference Room in Town Hall Read more

Kalapini Komkali is an Indian Classical vocalist of the younger generation with wholly original music which is melodious and extremely rich. She is daughter and student of the legendary vocalist late Kumar Gandharva. At Pitanga last night she was accompanied by Shri Sanjay Deshpande, a leading table player form Pune, India. He has been trained under two great table Maestros Taalyogi Pandit Suresh Talwalkar and Ustad Alla Rakha Khan saheb. On harmonium was Lakshmi Santra. Read more