Chalo Hamara Des will be screened as part of the Sun Valley Spiritual Film Festival 2010 in Sun Valley, Idaho(USA). Dr. Linda Hess, who is featured in the film, will provide a reading of poems by Kabir following the screening.

Screening of Koi Sunta Hai and live performances by Shabnam Virmani and Mooralala Marwada as part of the Ahmedabad International Arts Festival 2010

Promotional Video : (http://vimeo.com/16690747)

What –
A festival of poetry by 17th century poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai – featuring folk singers from Kutch, poetry readings and evocative story telling of the love legends which feature in the Sufi poetry.

The poet –
Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai (1689-1752) is one of the greatest Sufi poets along with Rumi (1207-1273) and Mir Dard (1721-1785), but relatively speaking lesser known. His poetry draws on the power and beauty of Vedanta and Islam...

Prahlad Tipanya is one of the most compelling folk voices of Kabir in India today who combines singing and explanation of Kabir bhajans in the Malwi folk style from Madhya Pradesh. He is performing at a special concert being organized collaboratively by Department of Psychology, Jubilee Hall Students’ Union, and Department of Hindi at Delhi University on the evening of November 24. The programme starts at 5.30 pm, and entry is open to all. For details, email apurvchauhan@gmail.com

Exploring the relationship between Kumar Gandharva and Kabir, The Kabir Project in partnership with the Centre for Film and Drama and Suchitra Film Society presents a book reading and discussion by Dr Linda Hess from her book Singing Emptiness:Kumar Gandharva performs the poetry of Kabir followed by a screening of the film Koi Sunta Hai at
Suchitra,
36, B.V Karanth Road
Banashankari II Stage, Bangalore

Poised in the middle of the majestic land of Rajasthan, the little known district town of Nagaur can be best described as a place where many historic eras coexist.

An enchanting amalgam of a splendid royal heritage and the spiritual fervor of the Sufi saints, Nagaur evolved into a city with a very special character, that is the core of its rich tradition. To bring alive and revive this rich tradition Mehrangarh Museum Trust . The festival features the exponents of rare living traditions of Sufi expressions from across India and beyond, at the magical fort of Nagaur ...

Poorna Learning Centre in the north of Bangalore invites you to an evening of poetry and music by Shabnam Virmani accompanied by Ajay Tipanya on the 26th of Feb at Poorna. Poorna is a small, inclusive school of children, teachers and parents from a wide variety of social, economic, religious and professional backgrounds. Here, everyone is encouraged to respond openly to learning everywhere. This concert is also a fundraiser for the school, the proceeds of which will go back into buying new equipment for the school, expansion of the campus and so on. Join us for an evening of enthralling...

India Habitat Centre presents “Chaitra Celebrations” a series of concerts heralding the arrival of Chaitra, a month in the season of spring. Shabnam Virmani will be performing a selection of Kabir songs evoking the spirit of Chaitra season.

All are welcome.

The Centre for Communication and Development Studies presents “The Practice of Poetry- Making Peace Possible”, a presentation on poetry as an agent of social change by Shabnam Virmani. This is the latest in a series of talks that are being curated under their Keeping the Peace series.

The talk will be held at Moolgaonkar hall (MCCIA), ‘A’ Wing, ICC Towers, Off Senapati Bapat Road, Near Chaturshrungi, Pune.

This is a three day residential workshop with Prahlad Tipanya, one of the most well known folk singers from Malwa, set amidst the serenity of Navadarshanam. Come celebrate Kabir through Song and the Word with Prahlad Tipanya from the 17th of June to the 19th of June, 2011.

Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein (In the Market Stands Kabir) is being screened as a part of the National Film Festival showcasing all the films that have won awards at the 58th National Film Awards this year.

Shabnam Virmani and Dipta Bhog will kickstart the City of Pieces event, organised by Maraa Collective on 22nd October at the Bandstand, Cubbon Park, Bangalore.

Madan Gopal Singh and Shabnam Virmani will present a charity Sufi music concert on the 15th of January, 2012 for Poorna Learning Centre.

Bus Routes and Timings for the Concert
Indira Nagar Route: Tempo Traveler Vehicle No: KA 22 M 3059 –
Ph: 9844613932

3:30pm- Ulsoor lake

3:40pm – Ulsoor Police station

4:00 pm- Indira Nagar RTO Junction towards CMH Road

4:20pm- Opp. Hennur Dippo.

4:25pm- Kothanur Main road.

Hebbal...

We are happy to announce the spring edition of our Fireflies Festival of Music.

The Fireflies Festival of Music is a cultural experience where musicians from all over India and the world come and find a stage set under a banyan tree in an open air amphitheater, adjacent to a lake and away from the sodium trail of the city. Here, through music we celebrate the relationship of oneness between humans and the earth. This forms the bedrock of the festival ethos. Taking care to juxtapose the indigenous with the international, the established with the unheard of, and the jazz man...