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myLot reputation of 96/100. webeishere (12986)   ranked 371 out of 32,948 in life 5 years ago

This is a group from the Country of India. They were at the Minnesiota State Fair giving free performances. The one dance I loved was called the welcoming of spring. They told the story of how the dancers sprinkle colorful dust upon the land representing the rainbow. All sorts of neat dances. I have many photos too add to the responses. The band had a Sitar, Drums, and a few other hand held insturments as well as a keyboard for various computer generated sounds. The show was about 1 hour long and consisted of a few different dances and songs dealing with the Indian Culture. A few folk songs which I loved the most as well. It was very entertaining and we all enjoyed it to the fullest. Even my grandsons seemed to enjoy the dancers.


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1. myLot reputation of 80/100. applecartronnie (810)   ranked 2,583 out of 32,948 in life   5 years ago

hi, kathak is popular in india, and the music, the classical music of india is soothing too, there is this guy called ravi shankar who used to play the sitar and was really famous, a good flutist from india is a guy called pandit hari prasad chaurasia. you might like some of their soothing music . you can get indian classical music on the net. i have may. wish i could send you some, nevertheless thay are on the net.
the other forms of dance are kathakali and bharatnattyam, i am not too fond of indian dances i prefer the ballet and musicals really, but enjoy the soothing music when alone sometimes, it's tranquil and can be nostalgic and also freshning with new thoughts of nature.
apple.


myLot reputation of 96/100. webeishere (12986)   ranked 371 out of 32,948 in life  5 years ago


When I saw this act at the Fair I thought of you and a few other Indian friends here right away. I know Ravi from his performances here in the States with the Beatles many years ago. the Beatles are the ones that brought Sitar music to the States and the rock world. I loved the dances with the bells on the ankles. The man on the drums/bongos was awesome with his fingers. I imagine his fingers hurt a lot after an hour long show.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~



myLot reputation of 80/100. applecartronnie (810)   ranked 2,583 out of 32,948 in life  5 years ago

thanks i am obliged to know that you thought of me when you saw the programme. shows of you thoughts about people, though you only know me so briefly and that too on net. bob you are a very emotional and have a very sensitive mind i feel, could have easily become a space astronaut i know or some thing that needs real sensitivity.
there is this site called www.esnips.com here if you just type classical music you will get many many music and if you like any after listning to it you can download it.
hope you are cool today.
smiles, apple.


myLot reputation of 96/100. webeishere (12986)   ranked 371 out of 32,948 in life  5 years ago

Thanks for the link also.



myLot reputation of 80/100. applecartronnie (810)   ranked 2,583 out of 32,948 in life  5 years ago

the pleasure is all mine. bobbbbbbbbbbbb.
smiles, love, apple.
great sunshines to you.


myLot reputation of 85/100. oneandonemakesix (23975)  5 years ago

Wow,

Thanx for the history on kathak, and the history of music, and the names for the instrumentalists.

I can understand how the music could be soothing to some, and like you, I would prefer if it got 'countrified' with a fiddle and banjo for me to really enjoy it.

Mooch


myLot reputation of 80/100. applecartronnie (810)   ranked 2,583 out of 32,948 in life  5 years ago

lol.

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2. myLot reputation of 97/100. susaneverson (4945)   5 years ago

I have also seen the dance called "welcoming of spring".
I found it very beautiful and very moving.
My sons didn't like it much but I thought the coloured dust was a great touch. Susan


myLot reputation of 96/100. webeishere (12986)   ranked 371 out of 32,948 in life  5 years ago

My grandson just liked the drums and the ankle bells was all. But I loved it. Almost bought their CD but being it was the Minnesota State Fair they were charging $20. I can find it at a store probavbly for $10 or less. HAHAHAHA! But I loved this show. Here's another photo to enjoy.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~


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3. myLot reputation of 85/100. oneandonemakesix (23975)   5 years ago

Doesn't sound like country music to me, but I am glad you and your grandsons had a good time.

Dance can often be used very effectively to tell a story, look at ballet, stories are often told through dance and ballet.

You might want to put up pictures in interest folders, and direct people where to go to see the images, (I have better success getting paid for images when I add a picture to interests instead of discussions.)

Mooch


myLot reputation of 96/100. webeishere (12986)   ranked 371 out of 32,948 in life  5 years ago

I used to upload a LOT of photos in the interest groups. That was until they altered the titles of a couple and deleted all the photos in those groups. What a waste of time. I did earn for them but still. Ugggg. Countrified Indian music? A sitar and a banjo? Hmmmm? HAHAHAHA!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~


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4. myLot reputation of 97/100. kaplya (1135)   ranked 1,165 out of 32,948 in life   5 years ago

yes it's a very beautiful classic dance of india! in fact i have seen this step by step as two of my sisters got trained in kathak. though it was only for their hobby so they never tried it pofessionaly!:) i am very happy to know that you really enjoyed and liked it. you got a good taste grandpa Bob!:)

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5. myLot reputation of 99/100. teapotmommommerced (5730)   ranked 30 out of 32,948 in life   5 years ago

Wow a free show that lasted for a hour. I bet the dancers where tired when the show was over. We do not have anything like that here in Merced. Oh well we are a small town compared to your city.
I would have loved to see the dancing and hear the music did they sell their music?
Sounds like you really had a great time last weekend.


myLot reputation of 96/100. webeishere (12986)   ranked 371 out of 32,948 in life  5 years ago

Yeah $20 for a CD. Too much I say. There was alternating betwen dancers, dancing, and music so the dancers did get rests every five minutes or so. It was great.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~


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