MUSIC FROM INDIA PLANNED ADMISSION TO PERFORMANCE AT ROY O. DISNEY HALL FREE.Byline: Daily News VALENCIA - Sitarist Paul Livingstone and vocalist Chad Hamill, faculty members of the California Institute of the Arts California Institute of the Arts known as CalArts U.S. private institution of higher learning in Valencia. Created in 1961 through the merger of two other art institutes, it was the first in the U.S. School of Music, will perform an evening of music from North India at 8 p.m. April 10 in the Roy O. Disney Roy Oliver Disney (June 24, 1893–December 20, 1971, aged 78) was, with his younger brother Walt Disney, co-founder of what is now The Walt Disney Company. Roy served as the company's chief executive officer (1929–1971)-though title name wasn't given until 1968-, Music Hall on campus. With origins dating back to the ancient Vedic chants of the Samaveda, North Indian classical music The origins of Indian classical music can be found from the oldest of scriptures, part of the Hindu tradition, the Vedas. Samaveda, one of the four Vedas, describes music at length. Indian classical music has its origins as a meditation tool for attaining self realization. began to take shape in the 13th century. Its early influences include Persian and Arabic music. Livingstone is an international performing artist on the sitar sitar (sĭtär`), fretted string instrument with a gourdlike body and a long neck, similar to the lute. It has from 3 to 7 gut strings, tuned in fourths or fifths (or both), and a lower course of 12 wire strings that vibrate sympathetically with and a fretless guitar of his own design. He has studied North Indian classical music for the past 14 years in India and the United States. His teachers include Amiya Dasgupta and Rajeev Taranath at CalArts, where he earned his undergraduate and master's degrees. Livingstone also has studied Persian classical, Macedonian and jazz music and has appeared in world music and jazz concerts in the U.S., Mexico and Spain. Hamill began his study of North Indian classical vocal under the guidance of Taranath, recipient of the Sangeet Natak Academy Award, the highest honor bestowed on musicians in India. After receiving an MFA See multifactor authentication. degree in 1997 under Taranath's direction, Hamill began teaching Hindustani vocal music at CalArts, where he continues to teach today. Hamill is also a recording artist and composer, having released three CDs under the name Wovoka in 1994, 1997 and 2000. In 1998-99, he toured with ``Spirit: A Journey in Dance, Drums, and Song,'' a touring theatrical production that saw the coming together of traditional Native American dancers and singers, Broadway dancers and accomplished musicians. He also appeared on the PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, special and CD of the same title. Hamill is currently working on his fourth CD release, which will be a blend of North Indian classical vocal and Brazilian guitar. Admission to the April 10 concert is free. For information, call (661) 253-7800. |
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