Musical evenings with Parapar
Good tidings for music lovers in the city. On May 2 and May 3, Parapar, a London-based group, is to stage a performance at the British Council, says a press release. The group, built around the voice of singer-lyricist Moushumi Bhowmik, draws its repertoire from her own compositions and the rich folk heritage of Bengal.
Originating three years ago in a collaboration between Moushumi and composer/guitarist Oliver Weeks, the ensemble has since expanded to include cellist Rosalind Acton and bassist Ben Hillyard.
Though Parapar works on several different cultural levels, they aim to create a subtle, organic music that stresses continuity between diverse musical traditions--kirtan, bhatiyali, modern, the blues and both Indian and western classical music--aiming to avoid the superimpositions and awkwardness of much 'fusion music'. The aim is to foster mutual understanding and cross-cultural integration through music.
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