Bharati is music and a dance sensation from India. After Paris, Marseille, Geneve and Brussel was this spectacular performance, which containes more then 100 artists, to be seen and explored at the Luxortheater in Rotterdam, The Netherlands,¬†from 1st of September til 17 September, 2006.¬†The show is a magical musical which tells the tale of India and it’s many wonders to the western audience in a very colorful and with a blend of eastern mystical dance mixed with the music inspired by the Bollywood style. During and after the show the main role stars of this spectacular show took their time to support the causes of Siva for Kids Foundation by holding/showing the MUSIC4KIDS Album which was gifted to the representative stars of the show.

Other artist and known personalities who have already supported the goal and mission of Siva for Kids Foundation are: Bombay Rockers, the world famous boyband of Denmark,  PadmaShri Hariharan, a very respected personality of Indian classical music and  play back singer of Indian films industry and Martin Joergensen, who is a professional (FC Fiorentina) football personality of Denmark.

What is Bharati?
‘Bharati’ is a musical extravaganza, a delectable composite mix of the varied dances, music and folk traditions of India. Over the space of 90 minutes, the audience is guided through a brief but scintillating sampling of India’s rich and breath-taking diversity. Though just a glimpse, the selections hint at the hidden treasures of this vast and enchanting land; its regional, linguistic, historical and philosophical diversity; its myriad peoples, life-styles and traditions.

Due to continuous reinvention and renewal, these traditions appear to be in a state of constant flux. A taste of this infinite variety is offered in a show that is at once entertaining and intriguing. In making the selection, one of the guiding principles has been the search for elements with enduring appeal.

Music, dance and performance traditions have shaped the ‘collective consciousness’ of the Indian diaspora worldwide, and kept India alive in its collective imagination. Ingredients of popular culture have served as inspiration and link to Indian traditions and heritage. This show is at once a celebration of the vitality of these traditions and an invitation to sample and participate in their unique energy.

The Show
Derived from ancient Sanskrit theatrical and narrative traditions wherein the Sutradhar (narrator), ‘holds’ the threads of the tale, the audience is guided through a simple but contemporary tale of love and wonder, punctuated by a mix of 14 songs and dances. While the dances serve to induce a state of enchantment, the Sutradhar interweaves the distinct episodes of the plot that culminate in a single question of contemporary relevance. Along with the hero, the audience confronts the dilemma about balancing tradition and modernity.

Evocative of the best story-telling traditions of the East, where stories and anecdotes are framed within other overarching ones, the frames encompass a world in which the magical is normal and the normal is magical. The Sutradhar, a characteristic feature of rambling, multi-story texts, personifies the eternal appeal of a fine tale, well told. Irreverent and witty, the Sutradhar’s clown-like persona also serves to counter the over-emphasis on ‘other-worldly’ elements in Indian society.

Heroes and heroines of Indian tales usually undergo trials and tribulations before being reunited with each other. Veils of illusion that obscure and cloud truth and recognition, miraculously lift to bring about greater clarity of vision to unite the lovers. The songs are not random but establish the mood, set the tone, and offer insights into the mental states of the protagonists, thus moving the plot forward.

The hero’s outward journey parallels a deeper mystical one within the self. The journey must be made to recover roots, reclaim lost pasts and end fragmentation and separation. Unlike voyages motivated by glory and ambition, this story is about the journey within, not to foreign, unknown destinations, but in a reverse direction, towards one’s roots. The search is about the essence of one’s being and existence.

Tantalising glimpses of the eternal are seen in the rapidly changing face of India, displayed on the screens. These reflect the country’s cultural diversity and the myriad influences that have been absorbed and internalized within the fabric of Indian society. Bharati is synonymous with the spirit of India.

More about Bharati Show at http://www.bharatitheshow.com/.

We are very happy to inform that the young and dynamic danish R&B group Bombay Rockers from Denmark are very positive about the project MUSIC4KIDS and also donating a track for this album. The board of Siva for Kids Foundation is very honoured and appreciate the acknowledgement and support from the management and record label of Bombay Rockers. We are very happy to point out that specially Bombay Rockers is a great example for how successful you can be by joining western influences(R&B) together with Asian culture regarding music (Indian Bhangra beats). We hope that the support of Bombay Rockers will give an extra dimension to this collaboration project of young upcoming Asian and western artists.

Other artist and known personalities who have already supported the goal and mission of Siva for Kids Foundation are:  PadmaShri Hariharan, a very respected personality of Indian classical music and  play back singer of Indian films industry and Martin Joergensen, who is a professional (FC Fiorentina) football personality of Denmark.