Image: Mahajabin Imam Majumdar inspired by Raga Marwa performed by Ranjani Ramachandran

Khyal Music and Imagination builds on academic research into the ways in which Indian musicians and audiences experience and imagine classical vocal performance, using insights to generate new kinds of engagement and creativity.

The collaboration between Durham University and GemArts brings together musicians, academic ethnomusicologists and visual artists to explore the Khyal genre, culminating in an exhibition of original art work inspired by the music of three exceptional artists. Artwork featured in Khyal Music and Imagination has been created by India based Mahajabin Imam Majumdar, and UK (North East) based Adinda van ’t Klooster and Theresa Poulton. For those who wish to explore the performances in more depth, there is also a unique interactive app ,developed by musicologists as part of the project.

This FREE exhibition runs 5th – 16th November. Gallery opening times at www.laingartgallery.org.uk.


Image: Video still of 'Bihag' animation,  © Adinda van 't Klooster,  2016

    
Image: Theresa Poulton inspired by Rag Ragheshree performed by Surashree Ulhas 

Exhibition Launch and Khyal performance - Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle
Friday 4th November Performance 6:45pm
To celebrate the launch of this beautiful exhibition, GemArts is delighted to present a special evening featuring stunning khyal performance by UK-based artist Mowna Ramachandra. FREE / booking required – contact info@gemarts.org.

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