Nov 10 2024 to Nov 10 2024 8 p.m.

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Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

ಕಾಯಕ (ಕೆಲಸ) ಎಂಬುದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಸಂಗೀತ ರಂಗದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಹೆಸರುಗಳನ್ನು ಒಳಗೊಂಡ ಒಂದು ಸಮೂಹವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ವಿವಿಧ ಶೈಲಿ, ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಮತ್ತು ಭಾಷೆಗಳನ್ನು ಒಳಗೊಂಡಿದೆ. ಎಂ.ಡಿ. ಪಲ್ಲವಿ ಮತ್ತು ಬ್ರೂಸ್ ಲೀ ಮಣಿ (ಥರ್ಮಲ್ ಆಂಡ್ ಎ ಕ್ವಾರ್ಟರ್‌ನಿಂದ) ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ, ಕಾಯಕ ಸಾವಿರ ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಪರಂಪರೆಯ ಶಕ್ತಿಯುತ ಕಾವ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಗೀತೆಗಳನ್ನು ಸಮಕಾಲೀನ ಚೌಕಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ತರುತ್ತದೆ.

ಜಾಗತಿಕ ಪ್ರಭಾವಗಳು ಭಾರತೀಯ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರೀಯ ಮತ್ತು ಜಾನಪದ ರೂಪಗಳನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿಯಾಗುತ್ತವೆ; ಸಿಂಕೊಪೇಟೆಡ್ ಲಯಗಳು ಸಂಕೀರ್ಣತೆಯನ್ನು ತರುತ್ತವೆ – ಆದರೆ ಆತ್ಮದೊಂದಿಗೆ; ಮತ್ತು ತತ್‌ಕ್ಷಣದ ಅನ್ವೇಷಣೆಗಳು ಬಿಗಿಯಾದ ಸ್ವರರಚನೆಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸುಂದರವಾಗಿ ಹೊಂದಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತವೆ.

ಅದೇ ಕಾಯಕ. ಅದೇ ನಮ್ಮ ಕೆಲಸ. ನಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರೀತಿ. ಮತ್ತು ನಾವು ಅದನ್ನು ನಿಮ್ಮೊಂದಿಗೆ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಬಯಸುತ್ತೇವೆ.

Kayaka (work) is an ensemble comprising pre-eminent names from Bangalore’s music scene, across genres, styles and language. Led by M D Pallavi and Bruce Lee Mani (from Thermal And A Quarter), Kayaka plays with powerful poetry and song from thousand-year Indian traditions, to bring them into a contemporary frame. Global influences meet Indian classical and folk forms; syncopated rhythms bring complexity – but with soul; and improvised explorations sit nicely with tight arrangements. That is Kayaka. That is our work. Our love. And we want to share it with you.

Artistes
M D Pallavi
Vocals

Pallavi MD is a singer, composer, actor. She has a degree in Hindustani classical music from Benares University. She has been performing Kannada poetry for the last twenty five years. She has won the META Best Actress award for her solo theatrical piece C Sharp C Blunt. She has won the State award for her song in the film Duniya, and the State Kempegowda award for her contribution in the field of music. She has acted in Girish Kasaravalli’s Gulabi Talkies and Prakash Belawadi’s Stumble- both National award winning films. ‘Playgrounds’ a short film she co-wrote and directed, won the best film award in the Hong Kong Film Festival and at IFFLA, Los Angeles. She has been awarded the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for her contribution to the field of Bhav Sangeet. She is keen on collaborating with multidisciplinary artists.
Bruce Lee Mani
Guitars, Music Direction & Arrangement

Yes, that’s his real name. As founding member and front man of what is arguably India’s most respected rock band – Thermal And A Quarter (TAAQ) – Bruce Lee Mani has earned widespread admiration and acclaim at home and abroad.

Primarily self-taught, his style has been called “instantly recognizable” (Rolling Stone Magazine) and has served as an inspiration for many up- and-coming musicians. As the lyricist and songwriter for TAAQ, his work has led to the band being lauded as ‘the most prolific band in Indian Rock’. Across his career he has worked and performed with a veritable who’s-who of Indian and international musicians, and won several awards for musicianship.
Bruthuva Caleb
Bass
Noel Prashanth
Keyboard

Noel Prashanth is a versatile session artist, music producer and educator. With formal training in Western Classical Piano, Noel is an accomplished performer and improviser across a wide variety of genres. He has collaborated with various bands and ensembles, including Thermal And A Quarter, Peepal Tree, Magic Carpet & Stringfisher.
Yadhunandan Nagaraj
Drums

Yadhunandan Nagaraj began his musical journey at the age of 14, initially exploring vocals and guitar as a hobby. A year later, his passion shifted to the drums, and he began taking lessons under the guidance of Mr. Babu Sukumar, a renowned drum tutor in Bangalore. These early lessons ignited his lifelong love for percussion.

His journey has been shaped by learning from some of the best drummers in the world. He attended workshops and clinics conducted by the legendary Mr. Gina Banks, who greatly inspired him to delve deeper into the world of drumming. He was also fortunate to attend drum clinics by global icons such as Dave Weckl, Jojo Mayer, Mike Mangini, Steve Smith, and Benny Greb during a visit to the USA in 2015.

Pursuing music as a career has been a rewarding decision for Yadhunandan. He has collaborated with celebrated Indian artists like Sona Mohapatra, Ram Sampath, Amit Trivedi, Salim-Sulaiman, Adnan Sami, Diljit Dosanjh, Vasundhara Das, Ashwin Srinivasan, Vijay Prakash, and Arjun Janya. Currently, he performs alongside Sona Mohapatra in her Lal Pari Mastani Show, while also being an active member of the Carnatic Progressive Rock band, AGAM, based in Bangalore.
Karthik Bhat
Tabla

Karthik Bhatj has trained under esteemed gurus such as Pt. Rajgopal Kallurkar, Pt. Arvind Mulgaonkar, and Pt. Umesh Moghe. He is a B High Grade artist with All India Radio and Doordarshan and has been recognized as a “Promising Artist” by the legendary Ustad Zakir Hussain. He secured the All India first rank in the prestigious Sangeet Alankar examination conducted by Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and has received the “Kishore Prathibhe Award” from the Karnataka Government. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of performing with eminent artists across various fields, including classical music, Kathak dance, fusion music, and film music.
Ranjan Kumar Beura
Violin

Sri Ranjan Kumar Beura, a maestro hailing from the enchanting city of temples, Bhubaneswar, in the serene state of Odisha, is an embodiment of musical brilliance. His voyage into the world of harmonious artistry commenced at the tender age of five, gently nurtured by his musically astute parents, who served as the wellspring of his creative inspiration.

His pursuit of musical excellence has been meticulously guided by illustrious mentors Pandit Sunil Singh Mahant and the venerable Smt. K. Bhubaneswari Mishra. Under their tutelage, he embarked on a quest to master the sublime art of Hindustani classical violin. His scholastic endeavors led him to Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, the revered institution where he undertook his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the intricacies of this mellifluous discipline.

In the intricate realm of Hindustani classical music, Ranjan Kumar Beura found his artistic soul intertwined with the distinguished Kirana Gharana style. This lineage has been graced by the virtuosity of luminaries such as Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, Ustad Abdul Waheed Khan, Dr. Gangubai Hangal, Pandit Sawai Gandharva, and the mellifluous Mohammed Rafi, to name but a few. He has drawn profound inspiration from these legends and manifested their musical essence through the strings of his beloved violin.

What truly distinguishes Ranjan Kumar Beura is his innate inclination towards innovation while preserving the sacred traditions of his art. He is hailed as a modern-age virtuoso, seamlessly transitioning between a myriad of musical styles, from the intricate and emotive Carnatic melodies to the improvisational and soul-stirring cadences of Jazz, Blues, Rock, Irish, and the evocative strains of Arabic music.

His remarkable versatility, coupled with his mystical ability to connect with the emotions of his audience through spontaneous renditions, has endeared him to a cosmopolitan and youthful audience. He has had the esteemed privilege of sharing the stage with a constellation of renowned artists, thus perpetuating the legacy of classical music while breathing new life into it.

Ranjan Kumar Beura’s illustrious career has been studded with a galaxy of accolades and awards, including an “A” grade in Hindustani Classical Violin from All India Radio in Bangalore. He has been bestowed the prestigious title of the Best Violinist at the Yamaha Festival, and his unwavering dedication to his art has earned him the coveted “Saadhak” Prasasthi.