Longtime Aurovilian Jivatman performed a concert of his songs on voice and guitar, accompanied by Devi and Joy on hand percussion. Jivatman sings about the simple joys of living in a beautiful place in English, Portuguese and French. Hear his intimate concert held in Pitanga last week. From one of Jivatman's songs: "With the wind blowing, you keep always flowing. When the sun arrives, your joy is bright. And when night falls, darkening the skies, follow your guiding star that never dies." Read more

Despite the rising heat in the town, amphitheater in Kalabhumi on Saturday was packed with all who like to enjoy good music, and company of friends. Beside those who were announced to perform many others have joined them on the spot, and music was entertaining all long in night. Music from jazz to funky, rock and blues, all alive and very vibrant. Anna Taj was on vocals, Rolf, Edo, Pierre and Arthur on guitars, Saga, Piter and Robert on drums, Frederic on harmonica and Inga on bass. Read more

On Sunday afternoon at CRIPA in Kalabhumi the atmosphere was filled with joyful noises of excited children, parents and friends. The Youth Choir led by Nuria and accompanied on piano by Matthew has shared with the community some popular songs chosen from some well known movies for children. The young audience was captivated and spellbound by the sound-track Cirlce of Life from the movie Lion King performed by the twenty-one members of the choir. Read more

Kabir lovers were excited to hear that Shabnam Virmani was in Pondicherry past weekend and wanted to meet all her Auroville friends in Kabir. She was here with her friend Vipul and also Bela, who are part of the Bangalore Kabir mandali/toli. For that reason they've organized impromptu satsang on Sunday at the New Creation Music Room. Shabnam was singing and explaining the deeper spiritual meaning of the songs, in her inimitable style. The event was kindly hosted in Devasmita & Satyakam's beautiful house. Read more

A computer virus? A PC worm?? Not, this time real Trojan walked the soil of Auroville! The 6th grade students of Transition School performed one of the most famous events of the Greek mythology, the Trojan war. Gods, swords, kings, princess and a horse-unicorn is the recipe of the well attended play. The classic Greek tragedy is turned in an modern novel with mobile phones and rock songs. This choice made accessible the roots of the western culture to kids and teenagers. May be not a very classical interpretation but for sure we all had fun. Read more

At Pitanga (Auroville) on Monday 25th of March 2013 students of Nandita Di Di performed their annual Indian Classical Vocal Concert. The warm ambiance, the beautiful flower arrangements and the quality of the chosen songs has made the hour of the performance worth to remember. Most of the composition comes from the classical Indian tradition but some were composed by Nandita Di Di. Singers were accompanied by Debhashis Das on tabla and the harmonium was played by the teacher herself. The audience appreciated very much the event. Read more

Another exceptional musical offering by Suryan in one of his now constantly changing guises. This time around he joined with Danish sensation Emilie Lorentzen and Australian born drummer - percussionist Hutch. The richness of texture was all the more engaging by the fact that most of the numbers were originals and many written only in the 2 weeks before. Enjoy these sizzling harmonies and sweet vibration ;) Read more

The New South Africa Jazz Collective's performance last night at Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture in International Zone thoroughly thrilled all who who have decided to come. Although some of them young, but talented and very much skillful, the members of NSAJC shared with the community some solid jazz standards with its uniqueness of their country of origin - South Africa, and cultural soundscapes of lively rhythms, which have left almost no one remaining siting. ICCR and AV Foundation sponsored the concert. Read more

One of the most wonderful events I have seen in Auroville. Come and enjoy the audio of the musical play “Sorcery at Sea”. There was actors of all ages that came together to preform this captivating story. Bharat Nivas was so packed there was not space for a mouse. People sitting on the floor and steps. Even on your way back home you could here the people sing the songs of the play. “Can you you see it” was heard all over Auroville afterwards. Great thanks to all the actors and people behind stage. For the Synopsis ..... Read more

As it is really turning into tradition, toward the end of the school year Anna Taj shares with the community her annual rock concert, which changes and modifies over the years. This year to surprise of all, and not announced was opening by Atma and Jangciup with Bob Marley's Redemption Song. ..followed by some classical rock, pop songs so known and dear to many. Again was the night to be shared with the community under starlight of Visitor Centre with the dancing feet. Due to some technical problems the following is the recording of some songs. Read more

It is amazing that most of the time we are not really aware how many talented children we got in the city. Jana has gathered some of those who are practicing music on different ways, either with teachers or on their own, maybe with friends, and introduced them last night at Youth Center with the program they have named A Dream Concert. Starry night, full of enthusiasm and excitement because some were on the stage for the first time, some shared music that they have composed ... but in all joyfully accepted by gathered audience... Hallelujah Read more

After inspiring ONE BILLION RISING AND DANCING event at Eucalyptus Grove on 14th of February - Valentine's Day, the organizers continued with raising awareness of scale of the violence, and oppression against women all over the planet with Hibiscus Art VIllage day at Sve Dame on Saturday 16th. Amongst others Anna Taj and Rolf have brought to the audience some soft jazz classical and some pop songs, to remind the participants on that sweet feminine side in each of us. Later in the evening Yemadas closed the event. Read more

Supa-Jay, Geoffresh and Syr are The Scratch Bandits Crew , and with their original approach to scratching have put audience of Pondicherry last night to their feet. The three scratch explorers presented their original tracks along with two remixes - of The Doors, and famous Busta Rhymes "Break Ya Neck". Whilst doing that they haven't forgotten to use their voices ; in all synergy of analogue and digital, acoustic and electronic ... Their performance was supported all along with original video mixes. 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

Losar Tashi Delek, and Happy New Year of the female water snake 2140 to all Tibetans here and abroad... We're also featuring interview with Balaji on yesterday's very successful and inspirational AV Marathon 2013 - Run for the joy of Running. Out of 250 runners of the full marathon Brian, a volunteer from USA has made it first. Auroville Choir will be singing on 16th and 17th at 8pm at CRIPA, accompanied by Matt on piano, conducted by Nuria. ONE BILLION RASING AND DANCING on Valentine's Day at 4pm at Eucalyptus Groove. 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

Sweet afternoon has turned into a night, and pampering us with exceptional voices continued with second set of Jazz in Transformation by Suryan and visiting guest Emilia at Unity Pavilion in International Zone. Suryan and Emilia have shared with the audience some of their own songs, and some of the jazz standards. Again we had a chance to hear soulful songs, set in almost perfect sound due to the thorough work of Michael, who has ensured that all four voices of Jazz in Transformation were heard the best possible way 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

As has Nuria announced in the beginning - it was a night of varied songs from jazz, latin, pop to soul. It was journey through songs which are dear to her of Katie Melua, Diana Krall, Noa, Carlos Nunez, naming few ... full hall of CRIPA in Kalabhumi in Cultural Zone, and exciting applause at the end have clearly expressed that Nuria is not alone in her likings. She was accompanied by Matt on piano an sax, Mishko on bass and Suresh on drums. See all the pictures here: www.flickr.com/photos/coriolan/8419910501/in/set-72157632621822473/ Read more

After a decade of dedicated work and life in Auroville, after years of dormant love and passion for music, after few years of personal growth Anna Taj's CD was released two week ago. Interesting mixture - from melodious jazz, pop, lounge to spiritual influence of Indian music, with many participating, collaborating in creation of Anna's "baby" CD. It took her a year and a half of meticulous work in studio with Rajkumar Rajamanickam and many others in producing, and bringing it to the product we can listen now. www.annataj.com

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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