Mythili Prakash & Samputu and Ingeli

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"...an intense combination of energy and grace that extolled the magnificent structural beauty of this art form...a category of her own"
— India Post

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Mythili Prakash is a name to reckon with the in the world of Bharata Natyam. Under the guidance of her mother and guru Viji Prakash, Mythili has learned to portray the beauty, grandeur, and spirituality of traditional Bharata Natyam in her performances. She has had the privilege of working with and learning under several respected artists and gurus, from stalwarts such as Guru Mahalingam Pillai & Guru Kalyanasundaram (of the Raja Rajeshwari Kala Mandir, Bombay), Professor C.V. Chandrasekhar, Kalanidhi Narayanan, and Sudha Chandrasekhar.

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"When they were playing the drums and dancing, after a while, it was like they weren't even playing the drums...but playing themselves."
— legendary jazz bassist Keter Betts

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Jean Paul Samputu has established himself as one of the most prominent African artists on the world stage. A winner of the prestigious Kora Award (the "African Grammy") in 2003, Samputu travels the world as a cultural ambassador for Rwanda, bringing to his audiences not only traditional African singing, dancing, and drumming, but also a message of peace and reconciliation. A survivor of the genocide in Rwanda, Samputu takes us to the most positive place of humanity through his spirit and graciousness. Samputu sings in six languages and in styles ranging from soukous, rhumba, and vodou to traditional Rwandan 5/8, Afrobeat, pygmy, and gospel. With his dance troupe Ingeli, he captivates audiences of all ages.

www.mythiliprakash.com
www.samputu.com

This is a Family Nights Out event, and is part of our Cultural Expedition Program.