content (Economy) Aurelio sounded the Ring for the official opening of the new Svaram building. Puja interviewed him about this special day and its significance. He said that this particular building will serve as an exhibition place, storeroom and research space. Besides this Svaram has its first building on the outer ring road,. The new space replaces an old building that burnt down 3 years ago. It represents 1 degree of 360 degrees of the ring, and tries to invoke the original plan of Aruoville to manifest the symbol of the Galaxy plan.
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Wednesday, 28 December 2011 (City Life) Saturday afternoon could be called almost perfect. The weather was sweet, children of all ages and big kids in a festive mood, music playing with energetic announcements by Anand, enticing smells of food. It's hard to imagine the beginning of Christmas and New Year holidays in Auroville without the traditional fair at the Youth Center. Stalls in the event area offered many interesting items and games. Suryan rocked us with his great voice, TLC children made us laugh with their play...but..but...from some local young men who were drunk br...
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Monday, 19 December 2011 (Arts & Culture) It was a special treat for music lovers: Friday's concert by Suryan who is blessed by an amazing, rich and charming voice, capable of different styles. Whether soul, R&B, funk, poetic rock...his songs deal with emotions honest and open yet sometimes with a healthy humorous distance. His honesty and heart-probing songs touched us, brought us nearly to tears. And maybe for the first time in public the richness of his songs came out. The intimacy of the room in Pitanga as well as the duet with Taranti combined to make the event one of the kind.
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Monday, 05 December 2011 (Arts & Culture) Sukhino is one of our musicians here in Auroville and his music an interesting mix of Blues, Ambiance, Mediterranean Style and Spanish guitar. He is composing and producing all the songs himself in his little sound studio. Here you will hear some of his songs and get some insights into his life and work. His CDs are available in the Auroville boutiques, can be ordered through internet at www.la-boutique-bio.com or from himself email: sukhinosergio@gmail.com. You can also listen to more songs at www.myspace.com/sukhino.
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Friday, 02 December 2011 (Arts & Culture) The word is a sound expressive of the idea. In the supra-physical plane when an idea has to be realised, one can by repeating the word-expression of it, produce vibrations which prepare the mind for the realisation of the idea. That is the principle of the Mantra and of japa. One repeats the name of the Divine and the vibrations created in the consciousness prepare the realisation of the Divine. It is the same idea that is expressed in the Bible, God said, Let there be Light, and there was Light. It is creation by the Word. - [Sri Aurobindo]
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Tuesday, 08 November 2011 (Spirituality) World Poetry Movement organized for 24th of September World Poetry Reading day, and 283 poetry reading in 80 countries occured that day. Unity Pavilion with the Tamil Heritage Centre with Anandi was the host of one in Auroville, starting by reading of Savitri in many languages. B while reciting his poem Today also wanted to join this event with The Moving Planet event, which is trying to reverse global warming, and was organized for the same day. And as the need for the kind of global solidarity, the need for ecological push is here.
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Sunday, 25 September 2011 (Arts & Culture) New Kalabhumi, not by the spirit but by the new bright colors on the sits, lights, stage, and roof over snack area. And Sunday night 28th of August was a special night for the Brand New Band, since that was the night to say goodby to Noam, who left Auroville. A musically inspired band of young teenagers was great on expressing themselves trough instruments, but for vocals it was obvious that time for rehearsal was too short. It didn't take long for enthusiastic public to rock on evergreen rock close to the stage area.
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Monday, 29 August 2011 (Arts & Culture) Intimate and cosy space of Svedame witnessed last Saturday 20th of August the promotion of Ana and Tiago new CD with the title "Guru is Inside". Over last few years musical path of loving and expecting couple leaded them trough continents. On their journey they always listen to the beats and breathing of the Mother Earth, and their songs are thoughtfull reflection of all of that. Songs are soft, in harmony with the nature, by ethnic instruments from different areas, and yet full of rhythm of life.
Friday, 26 August 2011 (News) On Saturday 6 August, at 7.00am on popular demand after the concert in Pitanga, Uday Bhawalkar will play Morning Baithak? (in Dhrupad Hindustani classical style), accompanied on the Pakhawaj by Pratap Awad at White Hall , Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture
On Sunday from 10 am-12.30 pm At College Guest House Anisha and Tiago want to share some afro Brazilian dances, songs and rhythms that are celebrated since Africa and than moved to Brasil. Solitude team invites us on Saturday on Jam session to harvest fruits and make jam with them
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Thursday, 04 August 2011 (Arts & Culture) Mostly friends and family members gathered last Saturday 16th of July at 'Purple' to spend an evening in the pleasant company of Suryan and his sweet voice. A still, warm summer night contributed to the soft mellow mood of Suryan and the Purple patrons as well. Songs, some old, some new, some redone, invoked feelings, emotions, sparks of vibrant energy which kept us all in place for almost two hours. And as we knew all along, Suryan proved once again that he's capable of performing a solo concert, creating a blissful atmosphere.
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Monday, 18 July 2011 (Arts & Culture) From a delayed arrival of the African students a space of imagination emerged in which the audience extemporized a session of drumming and performance art. On the evening of March 28th in Unity Pavilion, we have captured the creativity of Nicolas, who did not only amuse the audience with his drumming skills but also with his reasoning of life translated into engaging narratives. Evenings are made special when people have the inventiveness to pencil a moment of joy by investing their talents and spirits to celebrate fellowship and harmony. This was a night of continuous interactive motions. Wednesday, 01 June 2011 (Arts & Culture) Hot summer Saturday afternoon didn't stop African students to hold a drumming gathering on the land appointed for Africa House - Pavilion of African Culture in International Zone. Mohanam Sound Crew hosted them with instruments and exchange rhythms with Africans. Interesting, and very lively combination soon attracted crowd which was passing by on their way to Matrimandir...and lifted up quite some feet.
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Wednesday, 01 June 2011 (Arts & Culture) Unity Pavilion was again in a spirit of cultural exchange on Saturday 28th of May. A group of Rwandan students from Annamali University in Chidambaram, celebrated with Aurovilians their traditions of singing and dancing. What started with rhythms, songs, and cultural dances- as an introduction to their rich African heritage- followed with embracing the audience to move to the rhythms of the continent. The evening also exposed the visions of the Africa House, Pavilion of African Culture here in Auroville. Besides drumming and dancing, talks and poetry spoken by Levite from Kenya, currently a student at Erode University, created an environment to raise socio-cultural issues. Read more Wednesday, 01 June 2011 (City Life) This is a short interview with two of the organizers of the Africa Cultural Event this Saturday 28th of May. Eric from South Africa an Aurovillian to be, and Valentine from Kenya a former student living in Pondicherry. In this Broadcast they speak about their hopes and visions on the establishment of an African unity center here in Auroville.
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Friday, 27 May 2011 (News) Saturday shouldn't be boring at all because Africa House in International Zone prepared whole day in African spirit. They will start at 3pm with drumming circle and blessings on African Land in International Zone, behind Secretary house. At 5pm at Certitude sports ground will be lively since there will be two friendly matches between Auroville and African students in football and basketball. They sincerely hope - both teams, that you will come to cheer them up. AT 8pm at Unity Pavilion in International Zone African students from the area prepared cultural event which will include dances, songs, story telling, poems ...and more...We all know that Africans stay up long at night so we can expect a surprise or two...
Friday, 27 May 2011 (Arts & Culture) Organic Bahams- gave their first ever concert on Thursday 12th at the SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas. Visitors impulses were rattled by the list of songs and overlapping genres of the diverse performance filled with talent and humor. Our dear friend Gino also used the opportunity to unveil his love for percussion. His rhythmic and restless hands ensured an upbeat flow of the evening. Enjoy the ranging aptitude of guitarist and singer Jasleen from New Delhi and Girish from Bangalore, percussionist and Aurovillian Gino and body percussionist Nachi from Tamil Nadu. From Punjabi, Hindi, French, English, Traditional and Pop, there is a little piece for everyone to love and cherish.
Friday, 13 May 2011 (Education) In the short interviews with parents of children who were visiting Mohanam Cultural Center Kindergarden this year Christine found out which is the main reason for parents to choose this one over traditional schools in the area. On Friday annual performance young children of kidnergarden prepared rich cultural performance about the activities they were working on throughout the year. As usual, parents, friends, neighbors were there loudly encouraging young children to be brave on the stage.
Thursday, 05 May 2011 (News) Today's news offers an excerpt from an interview with Yahalom of AurovilleRadio talking a bit about his perception of Auroville and the relevance of the radio. Also hear a small excerpt of Sufi music from a recent concert of Latif Boulat and Parvathy Baul. Plus an opportunity for an important work in Auroville: collaborators sought to develop new ways to design buildings and open spaces in Auroville. Both the entire interview with Yahalom and the concert can be heard later this week.
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Monday, 02 May 2011 (Arts & Culture) It felt like the spirit of the Divine had investigated the Sri Aurobindo's Auditorium at Bharat Nivas while Latif Bolat and Parvathy Baul sang and read mystic poetry during their common concert on Saturday April 30th evening. The Sufi Scholar and Musician ended his stay at Auroville offering some talks on the history of the Sufism journey, reading contemporary poems and playing some of his compositions. To finish his play, Latif Bolat chose a song based on the "Hiroshima Poem" reminding that "mysticism is not a dry abstract something out here" but it has been involved in society, social justice and human goodness since always.Read more Monday, 02 May 2011 (Arts & Culture) The Turkish Sufi musician and scholar Latif Bolar shares his deep diction and melodies on his third, and last night of enriching talks and presentations on Islam at the SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas in Auroville. In this lecture "The Spiritual Essence of Islam : A 1400 year-long Journey, listeners are given, with a balance of poetry, tales and ancient traditional music, an in depth understanding of the Golden Age of Islam. Amongst other things, Latif Bolar talks about its influence in the movement of European Enlightenment, and the development of social concept of Sufism.
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Sunday, 01 May 2011 (Arts & Culture) On Saturday night, in a secluded space of Purple on Auroville Main Road, Suryan and friends secured a special atmosphere with lyrics and melodies. The evening spirit was devoted to Tenzin. On this special evening, funds were raised towards Tenzin medical bills. Suryan known for his charming voice was warmly welcomed by the audience. His special lyrics inflamed compassion,and brought smiles on known and unknown faces. With her beautiful voice, Taranti's invited us into her personal experience of time and love. Visitors were encouraged to sing along and share this special moment. Read more Sunday, 01 May 2011 (Arts & Culture) In magical atmosphere of Krtashraya the Aurodham Gardens, in front of numerous public both Latif and Parvathy took us on a spiritual journey trough music. Parvathy accompanied herself on ektara(one stringed baul instrument), duggi(clay drum) and nupur(anklet), dancing, and we could feel her voice, reaching high pitches, as it is coming from very far, and yet so close to our hearts. "Songs from the Heart Beyond Borders" was the tittle of two concerts Parvathy Baul and Latif Bolat gave to Auroville and Pondicherry audience. We couldn't look for the better conclusion of Latif Bolat visit in Auroville with hist talks and lecture on Sufi poetry,philosophy, art and music, on historical background of Turkey, and on spiritual essence of Islam.
Sunday, 01 May 2011 (Arts & Culture) It took not more than two notes for all hands to start clapping right after the Brand New Band began playing and singing with the rhythm of "Life is Life" (Opus) at Kalabhumi, on Thursday April 29th. Then Joan Jett (I Love Rock & Roll), Madonna (Express yourself), the Beatles (Can't Buy Me Love), The Doors and many more, through their musics were part of the evening as sung by Angeli, Victoria, Anandi, Stav, Jana and Noe.
Drums: Saga, Arthur; Piano: Anandi, Krisna; Flute: Yunsung; Clarinet: Manu; Guitar: Saga, Noe, Arthur; Bass: Isa, Saga; Sound: Fabien; Lights: Mahi; Vocals: Angeli, Victoria, Anandi, Stav, Noe and Jana.
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Friday, 29 April 2011 (News) Featured today is an excerpt from last Thursday's concert by the Brand New Band that played at Kalabhumi to an enthusiastic audience. All the music can be heard on aurovilleradio as of this afternoon. Announcements include the Auroville Football Club's tournament Saturday at Aurodam football field; at Sri Ma Pizza gratis/ potuck on the beach, also on Sunday Hibiscus Art Village Project presents Pink Floyd in Concert London,1994 plus dancing to the dj expertise of Jessie. And finally, five points from l'Avenir d'Auroville to International Advisory Council.
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Friday, 29 April 2011 (News) In Auroville tonight we can listen to a third lecture of known Sufi scholar and musician Latif Bolat, who is visiting and giving lectures with sufi music, at SAWCHU at 7.30 pm Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture. And for music lovers of contemporary and pop music Brand New Brand prepared at 8pm at Kalabhumi annual concert. Hibiscus Art Village Project presents on Sunday 1st May at 7 pm in Svedame: Pink Floyd in Concert , followed by Special dinner and screening of Film of live concert PINK FLOYD: "The dark side of the Moon"- P.U.L.S.E 1994 London and after....after at 9pm we are all invited to dance with Jessy....
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Thursday, 28 April 2011 (Arts & Culture) The Tibetan Pavilion was packed on April Tuesday 26th in the evening as Turkish Sufi Musician and Sufi scholar, Latif Bolat, came to give a lecture on the journey of the mystics from Islam, the mystic Sufi tradition. It took him exactly one hour and a half to go through over 26 000 years of history and making it very clear to the audience on how Sufism was born and developed throughout the centuries and the world.Read more Wednesday, 27 April 2011 (Arts & Culture) Almost a hundred kids have been preparing since weeks to be ready for the show on Tamil New Year evening celebration,Thursday 14th of April 2011, at the Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture. Nine groups of children presented eleven performances to welcome the coming Tamil "Kara" year. Two devotional songs were song by children from Meera women's group and a live music was prepared by Balu for devotional purposes of the Mother to end the evening. From the backstage, few minutes before starting, performers are giving a glimpse of their presentation for this very special show.
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Wednesday, 20 April 2011 (Spirituality) The Full Moon was celebrated on Monday April 18th at the feet of Sri Aurobindo's status. Around ten persons gathered in Savitri Bahvan at 8pm for this enlightening event. Celebration started with a slow motion music to give everyone some time to be physically and spiritually present to the moment. Recorded talks from the Mother then opened the evening both in English and in French. Each participants were then invited to read a paragraph of the Savitri book (page 116 to 128) while the moon started its appearance right in the back of Sri Aurobindo's Status. Two commemorative compositions by Sunil were finally played to accompany the complete raise of the Full Moon in a very quiet, deep and meaningful moment.
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Wednesday, 20 April 2011 (Education) "Let this golden thread of music tie all of us together" was the leading note in the cultural program prepared by children of Deepanam School together with teachers. This program was a just a glimpse of what they've been doing trough school year. And indeed, in the leading tone of music they showed us different things - from classical Indian dance, trough theater play of African fairy tale, sung songs composed by children, compositions played on piano to capoeira in which children are very active on Deepanam School.
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Wednesday, 13 April 2011 (Arts & Culture) Jacky Mouvillat's acoustic concert took place on Friday evening, April 8th 2011, at Pitanga's Cultural Center. The "Stick Chapman" musician performed with the delightful French singer Anaka and the Tabla Master, Manosh Bardhan. For more than an hour, the trio graciously played, combining the innovative talent of Jacky with the harmony of the Indian Tabla rhythms, offering an elegant fusion-music moment. The occasion offered as well a chance to discover the "Stick Chapman" instrument wideness of sonorities. Captivated by Anaka's charming voice and beauty, the audience was thrilled. Read more Tuesday, 12 April 2011 |
