- Saturday, April 07, 2018 AT 19:30
- National Music Center : 850 4 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1R1
About Raga Mala Music
The Raga Mala Music Society of Calgary was established in 1975 after a great need for Traditional Indian Music and Indian dance. Today, 30 years later, we still provide excellent Traditional performing arts.Raga Mala Music Society of Calgary is a Non-Profit Origination that specializes in Traditional Indian Music. The Raga Mala Music Society of Calgary was established in 1975 after the need for traditional Indian music was on a rise. The primary purpose of Raga Malas efforts is to promote classical music and tradition dance of India. Furthermore, we help encourage seamless interaction between Eastern and Western Musicians and Dancers.
Additionally, Raga Mala Music Society of Calgary has represented more than two hundred Classical Performances of Indian Music and Indian Dance. We’ve been an important part of Calgary’s Indian Culture for more than 30 years. Ultimately, Raga Mala aims to provide an excellent performance experience for both young and old.
Our Traditional Dance and Music performances include artist from both Nothern (Hindustani) and Southern (Carnatic) Traditions of India. Our Performing artists which include most of the stalwarts and many rising talents or rising stars.
To encourage the ongoing education of our traditional Indian music and Indian Dance, Raga Mala Music Society of Calgary awards four scholarship on an annual basis. Two of the four scholarships are granted annually to the Allaudin Scholarship. The Allaudin Scholarship consists of Traditional Hindustani Music and Traditional Hindustani Dance. The other remaining two scholarships out of the four are granted annually to the Saraswati Scholarship. The Saraswati Scholarship consists of Carnatic Traditional Music and Traditional dance.
Furthermore, Raga Mala awards an honorary bursary to the selected students of the four scholarships. Not only do we provide music scholarships, but we also offer travel arrangements. Raga Mala music society of Calgary truly believes that traditional Indian music education is very important.
Finally, and most importantly, Raga Mala music Society of Calgary is a registered Charity and a Non-Profitable Organization within Canada. We are registered charity with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). We accept all forms of Donations. Our Registration with the CRA provides tax benefits for any Donations to the Raga Mala Music Society of Calgary.
Raga Mala Upcoming Events
At Raga Mala we take pride in the organization of traditional Indian music and Indian dance. Below are only a few of many upcoming dates and events.
Hindustani Sarod Recital by Pandit Tejendra Majumdar
- 19:30 To 22:30
- National Music Center : 850 4 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1R1
Carnatic Vocal by Sikkil Gurucharan
- 7:30p To 10:30p
- National Music Center : 850 4 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1R1
Carnatic Guitar Recital by Prasanna
- 19:30 To 22:30
- Symons Valley United Church : 38 Kincora Rise NW
Tarangini : Odissi Dance Performance by Debamitra Sengupta and Troupe
- 20:00 To 22:00
- Wright's Theater, Mount Royal University
Bhairav se Bhairavee Tak : Hindustani Vocal by Vidushi Vaijayanti Limaye
- 19:00 To 22:00
- Symons Valley United Church : 38 Kincora Rise NW
Chitravali : A Classical dance performance by Rama Vaidyanathan
- 19:30 To
- University Theater, UofC
Kathak Dance show
- 19:30 To 21:30
- University Theater, University of Calgary
Sangam : North Indian and Carnatic Classical Jugalbandi
- 19:30 To 22:00
- Wrights Theater, Mount Royal University
Carnatic vocal by Sri. O.S.Thiagarajan
- 17:00 To 22:00
- Boris Roubakine Hall, University of Calgary
AGM & Elections
- 17:00 To 22:00
- Edgemont Community Centre