Kita Thaka Thom: When Jazz meets Carnatic Music | Concert Information

Formed in 2015, Varsha is a Singaporean band whose infectious uplifting songs reflect the multitude of music origins of its members. Spanning from Carnatic music (from South India) to jazz, rock, and Latin percussion, this quintet will perform various pieces and invite students to learn the rudiments of konnakkol (rhythmic vocalisation) and swaras (solfege singing) as well as a few jazz and rock idioms.

With these useful musical tools (and textures) on hand, the students will be able to appreciate composition and improvisation as a fun part of music-making through this interactive performance.

Beginners with no music training are welcome and encouraged to attend this performance.

Learning Objectives

Listen to a live performance by a Singapore band and discover different music influences including jazz, rock and Carnatic music

Gain a basic understanding of various instruments featured

Participate in simple konnakkol and swaras exercises and learn a few jazz idioms

Use the rhythms learnt as building blocks towards composing music

Gain an awareness of how band members work together to compose and perform music

For Educators

As a companion programme, there is a development workshop, First Jazz Encounters in the Classroom by Dr. Tony Makarome specially for educators.

Concert Details

• Kita Thaka Thom: When Jazz meets Carnatic Music
• Date: 5 - 6 Jul 2023
• Time: 2.30pm & 5pm
• Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio
• Address: 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981

Ticketing Information

• Tickets available on Esplanade
• Price: $23
• Recommended Age: Secondary School students
• Admission Age: 7 and above
• Language: English

Information Source: Esplanade