Dhoad Gypsies Of Rajasthan
It is in the wild and magnificent Thar desert in the north-western Indian province of Rajhastan - the land which inspired the Maharajas to build their sumptuous palaces reminiscent of a 'thousand and one nights' - that the Dhoad family ancestry is rooted. The original land of the gypsies, Rajasthan is the birthplace of a wealth of ancient traditions and old-world knowledge, passed down through the ages by poets, musicians, dancers and artists.
In the land that inspired the Maharajas to build their sumptuous palaces comes the practice of the traveling performer who bestows entertainment and spiritual release, town by town, prince by prince.
It is a land of ancient music and spiritual tradition, the birthplace of a wealth of cultural traditions and know-how which have been passed down through the ages, from generation to generation, by poets, musicians, dancers and fakirs. The heritage they have bequeathed is spiritual, artistic and musical, and has inspired a way of life in which love, happiness, suffering and death are all expressed through song.
The music of DHOAD is a music of ecstasy, of majestic climaxes, punctuated by the gentle gestures of breathtaking tunes. An authentic and magical experience, the group brings to life the passion and epic heroism of their forefathers, and their harmonies transform the monotony of everyday life with the enchanting sounds of the desert.
Artistic director Rahis Bharti embraces the vision of cultural diversity by bringing together several talented musicians and performers, all Rajasthani, but from different communities, religions (Muslim and Hindu), and varying artistic castes. They comprise the sapera-kalbelya ('fakirs', dancers, and snake charmers), the langas (poets), the manganyar (troubadours) and musicians. The collective and universal human experience of life’s love, joy, suffering and loss is emphasized by this diverse group.
Together, these artists create an atmosphere of magical enchantment, an extravaganza of sound expressed through a whirlwind of glittering, shimmering colours and dance. Close your eyes, and let the hypnotic rhythm of this exceptional group of musicians evoke the spirit of these mystical lands.
It is a land of ancient music and spiritual tradition, the birthplace of a wealth of cultural traditions and know-how which have been passed down through the ages, from generation to generation, by poets, musicians, dancers and fakirs. The heritage they have bequeathed is spiritual, artistic and musical, and has inspired a way of life in which love, happiness, suffering and death are all expressed through song.The music of DHOAD is a music of ecstasy, of majestic climaxes, punctuated by the gentle gestures of breathtaking tunes. An authentic and magical experience, the group brings to life the passion and epic heroism of their forefathers, and their harmonies transform the monotony of everyday life with the enchanting sounds of the desert.
Artistic director Rahis Bharti embraces the vision of cultural diversity by bringing together several talented musicians and performers, all Rajasthani, but from different communities, religions (Muslim and Hindu), and varying artistic castes. They comprise the sapera-kalbelya ('fakirs', dancers, and snake charmers), the langas (poets), the manganyar (troubadours) and musicians. The collective and universal human experience of life’s love, joy, suffering and loss is emphasized by this diverse group.
Together, these artists create an atmosphere of magical enchantment, an extravaganza of sound expressed through a whirlwind of glittering, shimmering colours and dance. Close your eyes, and let the hypnotic rhythm of this exceptional group of musicians evoke the spirit of these mystical lands.
Thursday February 26, 10 pm (doors at 9 pm)
Revival, 783 College St. Toronto
Tickets: $25 advance
$100 Special VIP Reception
Revival, 783 College St. Toronto
Tickets: $25 advance
$100 Special VIP Reception
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