My Soul is Alight
My Soul is Alight presented a beguiling glimpse into odissi and kathak through movements, themes, colours and emotions.
14 September 2016
Author: Seetal Gahir
Kathak dancer, relationship manager at the Arts Council
Tanya Wells – Singer, Storyteller, Student, Seeker
The ghazal has found an apparently surprising exponent. Seetal Kaur discovers more
14 March 2016
Young Dancers – Nartan
Seetal Kaur shares the reflections of six young bharatanatyam dancers.
14 March 2016
Nurtured by a Passion – Achuthan Sripathmanathan
Achuthan Sripathmanathan shares with Seetal Gahir his musical journey, going to Chennai to learn violin from the legendary Lalgudi G. Jayaraman, and completing his medical studies.
24 December 2015
Project 12 – For the Love of It
Seetal Kaur Gahir looks into what impels this group of young musicians.
23 June 2015
Amjad Ali Khan with Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan
Let’s be honest, it’s not often that a stalwart of Indian classical music will make it beyond London when they do visit our little island. However, when news spread that Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and his sons were coming to Leeds, a dedicated community of music-lovers arrived full of anticipation.
25 March 2015
Meeting of Musical Minds – Talvin Singh and Roopa Panesar
Classical and experimental, rooted and free – Talvin Singh and Roopa Panesar talk to Seetal Kaur Gahir about their collaborative explorations.
15 September 2014
Rising Voices – Sohini Alam, Ranjana Ghatak, Ambika Jois and Japjit Kaur
Four young singers whose diverse musical backgrounds and interests enrich the UK’s musical scene. Seetal Gahir gives a brief sketch and signature of each artist.
23 June 2014