The next edition of Aikya returns with yet another musical confluence. Produced and conceptualised by Global Adjustments, the concert, which will be presented on March 28, 7.30 p.m., at the Music Academy, raises funds in support of The Interface for two causes: supporting retiring artists in the fields of music, dance and performance arts and empowering women by supporting the complete technical education of brilliant underprivileged girls and Self Help Groups for economic independence of rural women.
The theme of Aikya 2014 is the Journey of Love. Carnatic musician Sikkil Gurucharan and playback singer Shweta Mohan will be joined by dancer Priyadarsini Govind, lyricist Rajkumar Bharati and music and sound designer Sai Shravanam to celebrate and revel in that special bond which unites individuals across race, geographies and cultures. The event will also feature the combined talents of the Chennai String Orchestra comprising Navneeth Sundar, Murad Ali, Embar Kannan, Patri Sathish, Vishnu and Jay Chaa. The music ideation is by Sai Saravanan. The magic of Carnatic, Hindustani and film music will bring alive the concept of love.
What’s more, all concert attendees will get a special coffee table book – Song & Dance India.
This full-colour collectible touches upon the basics of Indian music and dance, with spectacular photographs and illustrations adding to its beauty.
Talking about the fest, Ranjini Manian, founder CEO, Global Adjustments, says, “In the uncertain times that we are in now, the Aikya theme, which draws on classical, film and Hindustani music, reminds us of the only lasting source of peace security and happiness. -- oneness stemming from love.”
The student beneficiaries from Aikya 2014 include S. Pavitra, the daughter of stunt artist Shekhar whose dream is to pass out of Meenakshi Soundarajan College; and P. Soundarya, daughter of gardener Parameswaran, who wants to become an engineer from KCG college of Technology. Among the Beneficiaries for cow donations, with assured marketing ties to dairies, ensuring economic independence are: U. Manjula, a daily wage worker, and R. Sagunthala, a young widow and daily wage worker. Among the beneficiaries of the pension of retiring musicians are: Indra Rajan, nattuvangam artist and G. Parthasarathy, an accompanist.77-year-old G.Parthasarathy has been in the field of music for the past 50 years, as an accompanist on the dorkki tarang, gada singari, nagara, varieties of temple bells, and other special effects for Bharathanatyam performances. He has accompanied leading danseuses ranging from Lalitha and Padmini to Chitra Visweswaran, amongst others. He has been recognized by the University of Madras with the Gadadwani Tala Tarang Award. He has even made instruments himself, adapting from ancient designs of Indian instruments. Today he needs financial support for a respectable retirement.
Who makes this possible - Partners for AIKYA
Venue : Music Academy, Chennai
Date : March 28, 2014, Friday
Partners
Presenting Sponsor : Radiance Realty
Co-Sponsors : RM Jewellers, Arokya
Associate Sponsor : Sundaram Honda
Supported By : HSBC Private Banking, Enchanting Tamil Nadu – Department of Tourism, Grundfos
Online Partner : Eventjini, Indianstage
Radio Partner : 92.7 Big FM
Media Partner : The Hindu
Digital Partner : Ninestars
Ticket details: www.globaladjustments.com/aikya
Donor passes priced Rs. 2,000, Rs. 1,000, Rs. 750, Rs. 500, Rs. 300 and Rs. 200.
Available at Global Adjustments (Ph: 7299912607); Cafe Chamiers, Shilpi outlets, Sundari Silks, Odyssey (Gandhi Nagar; Tiruvanmiyur) and Roshanlals (Anna Nagar outlet only).
For more information, call 76674 02888 or 92437 77970.
