UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents Fly Higher: Charlie Parker At 100 on Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m. at Royce Hall. Tickets starting at $28 are available now at cap.ucla.edu, 310-825-2101 and the Royce Hall box office.
Charlie “Bird” Parker was a legendary Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist who, with Dizzy Gillespie, invented bebop. This year marks the 100th year since the legend’s birth and therefore is cause for celebration. Acclaimed co-musical directors Rudresh Mahanthappa and Terri Lyne Carrington honor Charlie Parker’s centennial year by showcasing his uncompromising musical joy, humor and beauty, mining his deep repertoire and showcasing new, modern compositions.
Hailed by Pitchfork as “jaw-dropping” and saxophonist of the year for seven years running in Downbeat, Rudresh Mahanthappa is a 21st-century voice of jazz. Since his emergence in the late ’90s, Mahanthappa harnesses the power of the horn to create a rhythmic urgency and showcases an astonishing facility. In addition to creating Fly Higher with Carrington, Mahanthappa is the Director of Jazz at Princeton University.
Carrington returns to the Royce Hall stage for the second CAP UCLA season in a row. A three-time Grammy Award-winning drummer, Carrington has performed on over 100 recordings and just released Waiting Game this past November with her band Social Science. Last year, Carrington was acknowledged for her contributions to jazz with the Doris Duke Artist Award. Fly Higher is no exception as a significant contribution.
This performance concludes CAP UCLA’s Jazz series for the 2019-20 season. For more shows, please visit cap.ucla.edu/calendar.
CAP UCLA presents
Fly Higher: Charlie Parker at 100
Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m.
Royce Hall, UCLA
10745 Dickson Court, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Program:
Fly Higher: Charlie Parker at 100 celebrates one of the most innovative and influential artists in modern musical history and examines his impact on pop, hip hop, rap, rock and jazz. Rather than imitating the original, Fly Higher strives to forward the art form by developing new perspectives on tradition.
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Fly Higher: Charlie Parker At 100 features:
Seminar, biopic release to mark the centenary year of scholar Dr. I.M. Muthanna
Bengaluru:
Kodagu’s most acclaimed poet, Appachcha Kavi’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations will be held in New Delhi.
This decision was taken by members of Kendra Sahitya Academy, which had convened a meeting recently at its regional office in Bengaluru under the Chairmanship of Kannada writer Dr. Chandrashekar Kambar.
The Academy, in association with Delhi Karnataka Sangha, Delhi Kodava Samaja and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), will jointly organise the 150th birth anniversary celebration of Appachcha Kavi.
On this occasion, to mark the centenary year of Dr. I.M. Muthanna, noted Indian writer and scholar, a seminar will be held and a biopic on the great writer will also be released.
Dr. I.M. Muthanna was a noted Indian writer, scholar and translator who wrote in English, Kannada and Kodava languages and had translated four plays of Appachcha Kavi to Kannada.
During the meeting, Academy member submitted a proposal to publish the biopic and plays of Dr. Muthanna.
Academy Convenors Dr. Siddalingaiah, Dr. Sarooj Katkar, Prof. H.S. Shivaprakash and others were present at the meeting.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / January 29th, 2020
The days of March 1841 spent at Chikka Veerarajendra’s modest haveli in Benares were glazed thick with warmth, summer mangoes, and the colored rice flour that danced in the air in celebration of Holi. And for the first time in a long time, the unseated Rajah of Coorg felt a semblance of pride, after a degrading conflict with the British, while observing his favorite daughter Gowramma gurgling in the courtyard. As the mansion’s entrance gates unexpectedly rusted open, interrupting festivities, Veerarajendra was reconnected with Alamanda Somayya, an old ally to his family, who came with word of anglicized Coorg. When introduced to six-month old Gowramma, Somayya studied her tiny paint-smudged palms, prophesizing that ‘this Rajkumari will one day cross the seas’.
Although Princess Victoria Gowramma and her father were the first Indians to reach British turf in 1852, her somewhat diasporic narrative is little-known, forgotten within a bulky history of colonisation and foreign affairs. Perhaps the most articulate source on the royal is C.P. Belliapa’s novel Victoria Gowramma: The Lost Princess of Coorg, which constructs a meticulous timeline that draws on the prospective importance she held in Britain’s colonial system and the Indian religious landscape.
Being christened as the ‘lost princess’ seems fitting in respect to Gowramma’s position in contemporary Kodagu cultural dialogue – she bears our name, a rather ambiguous notability, and a beauty considered ‘exotic’ by outsiders, but upon closer exploration, was alienated from her people and heritage having been raised under the wing of Queen Victoria, and may even be considered a paradigm of what the British hoped for India.
From Benares To Britain
Gowramma’s journey begins with her father’s loss of Kodagu to the East India Company, leaving him bitter and distrusting of the ferenghis (foreigners). The pastoral simplicity of a kingdom fleshed out by generations of his ancestors now seemed fragile in the hands of the British. After being exiled to Benares, Veerarajendra began nurturing a pipe dream of his own, wherein he could restore himself to affluence by filing a legal suit against the East India Company, which would require his physical presence in London.
PERSISTENT COLOURISM SEALED GOWRAMMA’S FUTURE AS A BRITISH ROYAL – A FAIR COMPLEXION DISTINGUISHED HER FROM VEERARAJENDRA’S OTHER CHILDREN.
With the help of British doctor and close friend Dr. William Jeaffreson, Veerarajendra began crafting a trip to world’s most powerful social, economic, and technological center, under the desirable pretense of enabling a Christian education for his daughter. According to the Illustrated London News report in July 1852, persistent colourism sealed Gowramma’s future as a British royal – a fair complexion distinguished her from Veerarajendra’s other children, seeing as he’d dubbed her a “pigeon among crows”.
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Grooming Of The Princess
Before their arrival, Dr. Jeaffreson offered a piece of advice to an anxious Veerarajendra saying, “Don’t be too hasty in taking up the legal issue on reaching London. Wait until Gowramma is well accepted by British society. A favorable public opinion is very important. I have received intelligence that the queen herself is eager to meet you and your daughter”. Governor-General at the time, Lord Dalhousie, also hoped for a publicised conversion of Princess Gowramma, which could possibly rescue the British regime’s stagnating reputation among its people.
Another motivating factor was young, recently-deposed Maharaja of Punjab Duleep Singh, who had expressed compliance in converting to Christianity after his state was annexed. The belief that a future marital alliance between Gowramma and Singh, two Christian Indian royals, could be a tool for proselytising the Indian population, had already begun gaining momentum within the monarchy. According to Belliappa, the Logins, guardians to Duleep Singh, were champions of this mentality, strongly believing in the European responsibility to spread the word of the Bible among pagan worshippers of India.
Queen Victoria, a spokeswoman for familial values, industrialisation, and social welfare herself, showed interest in Princess Gowramma’s story of passage from one of the humblest provinces of the British colony in India. Gowramma’s baptism on 30th June 1852 is remembered as an elegant occasion in which the young princess showed poise and grace.
On that day, Queen Victoria gifted Gowramma with her name, and a leather-bound bible with gold embellishments. She then entrusted the newly-christened Princess Victoria to the care of Major and Mrs. Drummond, who were to groom her in Western thought. From learning curtsying to using cutlery, Victoria grew into English ideals, and her consequent popularity in social circles and overall joie de vivre has been heavily-recorded.
Final Years
Overtime, the prospect of marriage between Duleep Singh and Victoria Gowramma began to fall out of the works, due to a lack of attraction, although they remained close friends. It was at this point in Gowramma’s timeline that royal disillusionment began to swell, as she realised her nights spent at royal balls with glasses of wine and attractive Englishmen weren’t the answer to what she wanted: a family and home to call her own.
SHE REALISED HER NIGHTS SPENT AT ROYAL BALLS WITH GLASSES OF WINE AND ATTRACTIVE ENGLISHMEN WEREN’T THE ANSWER TO WHAT SHE WANTED.
An obstacle that came in the way of Gowramma and eligible suitors was actually her father, who’d begun to earn himself the reputation of an ‘old reprobate’ in high society. It’s reasonable to conclude that Victoria’s consistent fear of upsetting the queen and consort contributed to her sad lack of autonomy, and also a naïve willingness. She ultimately married the nearly fifty-year-old Colonel Campbell, a charming friend of Duleep Singh, who was mostly attracted to her fine jewelry and 400-pound sterling allowance.
On 2nd July 1861, Gowramma gave birth to a baby girl, christened Edith Victoria Gowramma Campbell. However, this was only followed by a life of isolation in London, as Campbell was an indifferent husband, often only making contact to ask her for money – but Gowramma was not without great strength, and kept a brave face as a single mother.
In March 1864, Princess Victoria Gowramma succumbed to tuberculosis, just a few months before her 23rd birthday. Unsurprisingly, it’s suspected that Campbell disappeared shortly after her death, but not without her jewels.
Ultimately, Duleep Singh and Victoria Gowramma fell short of the grand scheme envisioned by the queen and British royalty. Perhaps India’s religious history would have shifted if a successful marriage between the Christian Indians had been fulfilled, as historians have realised the greater importance of religious propaganda as a tool of control for those colonised, rather than plain force. In respect to Gowramma herself, it’s impossible to trace her intricate lifetime of tragedy and romance without understanding the people and politics that governed her fate and sense of self.
References
1.Victoria Gowramma – The Lost Princess of Coorg by C.P. Belliappa
2. The Hindu
3. Coorg Jewellry
4. Evolve Back
5. Uk Asian
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source: http://www.feminisminindia.com / Feminism In India – FII / Home> History / by Anoushka / December 12th, 2018
Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy pays floral tributes to the statue of Field Marshal K M Cariappa in Madikeri on Tuesday.
Air Marshal (Retired) K C Cariappa said, “We, the people, should live as Indians first, ignoring the barriers of caste, creed and religion.”
He was speaking at the 121st birth anniversary programme of Field Marshal K M Cariappa, organised by the Department of Kannada and Culture, Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy and Field Marshal Cariappa and General Thimayya Forum at Field Marshal Cariappa Circle here on Tuesday.
MLA Appachu Ranjan said Cariappa used to reiterate the slogan that the nation comes first. “Cariappa believed in the values of punctuality and honesty. He was known for patriotism. All must cultivate his ideologies,” he said.
Ranjan said that he has requested the chief minister to move a proposal to the Central government to declare Cariappa’s birth anniversary as a national birth anniversary.
Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy said that she is proud to work in the homeland Cariappa. Apart from being a land of natural resources and tourist attractions, Kodagu is also known as the land of brave soldiers, she added.
The dignitaries paid floral tributes were paid to the statue of Cariappa. Former minister M C Nanaiah, MLC Sunil Subramani, MLC Shanteyanda Veena Acchaiah, General Thimmaiah Forum President Col (retd) K C Subbaiah, convener B A Nanjappa, Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy chairperson Dr Ammatanda Parvathi Appaiah and Zilla Panchayat CEO K Lakshmi Priya were present on the occasion.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A / DHNS, Madikeri / January 28th, 2020
While stylish hats were the traditional favourite among the women, the other fashion statements, which was a refreshing treat for the eyes, were monochrome colours, jumpsuits and pants.
Floral prints, bright colours and summery looks were the highlight at the Bangalore Derby on Sunday. (Photo| Meghana Sastry, EPS)
Bengaluru :
While the city’s temperature soared to 30° C on Sunday, the excitement for Shree Meenakshi Sundereshwara Bangalore Derby 2020, which took place at The Bangalore Turf Club, also amped up. More than 5,000 people attended the event but the showstoppers were the eight handsome horses who participated in the race.
While stylish hats were the traditional favourite among the women, taking inspiration from Royal Ascot, the popular derby in London, the other fashion statements, which was a refreshing treat for the eyes, were monochrome colours, jumpsuits and pants.
Nishita Sivappa, daughter of Vinod Sivappa, chairman of Bangalore Turf Club, says when it comes to attending a derby, she has to go for something comfortable, in which she can enjoy the thrill of the race. “I have always loved breaking tradition. While ladies prefer dresses or skirt, which is lovely, I prefer comfortable pants and shirt, accessorised with a statement belt,” says Sivappa, who went for a co-ordinated pure white set, with a black and gold statement belt along with oversized sunglasses.
While Sivappa chose all-white, actress Shubra Aiyappa decided to got for a body-fitting jumpsuit. “I have been in that jumpsuit phase so went ahead with the instinct,” said Aiyappa, who picked the jumpsuit from a designer boutique in Dubai.
Derby without some harmless betting sounds incomplete. But actress-model Sanjjanaa Galrani says she usually does not gamble and moreover, she is working towards reducing one vice of her in a year. She was wearing a purple velvet dress, which she paired up with classy shoes, a fashionable watch and a trench.
“I added the trench so that people don’t get distracted from the race,” the actress added playfully. Celebrity fashion designer Delna Poonawalla, who comes from a famous family of horse breeders, gave a glimpse of her new collection too.
While women put on the fashion game so high, men didn’t hesitate to play along too. They showed off tapered pants, chequered suits and printed blazers. However, it was the race and good spirit that took all their attention.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Lifestyle> Fashion / by Monika Monalisa / Express News Service / January 27th, 2020
Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, is celebrating the 121st birth anniversary of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa on Jan. 28 at 8.30 am at the Circle named after him in city (previously Metropole Circle).
The members will offer floral tribute to the bust of Field Marshal.
The Kodavas residing in city, Defence personnel and general public are requested to join in large numbers, according to a press release from Samaja President K.M. Belliappa.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / January 25th, 2020
Seven women who collected textiles during the 20th century are the focus of this exhibition, which considers how the collections they formed – ranging from Balkan costumes to South Asian saris – helped to assert the status of these materials as works of art. Find out more from Two Temple Place’s website.
Preview the exhibition below | View Apollo’s Art Diary here
The artist and writer Edith Durham (1863–1944) travelled widely across the Balkans in early 20th century, becoming renowned for her anthropological reports on life in Serbia, Albania and Kosovo. In 1935, her collection of Balkan costume and jewellery – including this giubba, a traditional robe worn by Albanian women – was donated in 1935 to the Bankfield Museum in Halifax, where it remains to this day.
Brocade shoe without clog (1735–45), unknown maker. Photo: John Chase Photography/The Olive Matthews Collection, Chertsey Museum
Drawn to historic fashion from a young age, Olive Matthews built up a significant collection of more than 4,000 objects over the course of her lifetime – being careful always to stick to a budget of no more than £5 per item. She focused particularly on delicate needlework and embroidery – as seen on this shoe of brocaded silk from the 18th century.
Along with her friend Margaret Lambert, Enid Marx amassed a major collection of English folk art after 1932, although by this time she was already a renowned textile artist in her own right, having studied alongside Eric Ravilious and Edward Bawden at the Royal College of Art in the 1920s. In the exhibition, examples of her own work – such as this repeating pattern, reminiscent of animal hide – are on show alongside objects from her collection.
From 1985–98, Nima Poovaya-Smith was senior keeper of international arts at Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, during which time she established the transcultural gallery at Cartwright Hall. She built up a collection at the gallery that reflected Bradford’s history of textile manufacture and explored the influence on it of fabrics from across the world – in particular southern Asia. This colourful cloth is an example of phulkari (‘floral work’ in Punjabi), so-called because of the embroidered patterns that extend over every inch of the fabric.
Event website
source: http://www.apollo-magazine.com / Apollo / Home> Whats On / January 25th – April 19th, 2020
The premiere show of Kodava movie—Makkada Manas—will be held in Bengaluru on January 25.
The movie will be released in theatres shortly, said script writer Dinesh Kalimada.
The movie portrays the relationship between parents and children, he told reporters. Talented persons from Kodagu such as Arjun Devaiah, Ashwini Nachappa, Josna Ponnappa are the inspiration for the movie.
The movie is directed by Suleman Koria and produced by Bollimada Dati Uthaiah.
Story writer Gangadar said the movie was shot in different parts of the district.
The movie will be released is four theatres in the district. The premiere show will be for athletes and artistes from Kodagu. There are two songs in the movie.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / January 19th, 2020
Rangayana Director Addanda C. Cariappa has said that reading novels, poems and other literary works will largely help in enhancement of creativity among people. He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Cauvery Sambhramothsava,’ the annual day celebrations of Sree Cauvery Educational Institutions (SCEI) at its premises in Kuvempunagar here yesterday.
Maintaining that students who score 98 percent marks in SSLC and PUC cannot be called as intelligent students as there are other factors that define intelligence, Cariappa said that at the same time, students scoring mere pass marks cannot be termed as duds.
Citing the example of former President Dr. Abdul Kalam, who worked as a newspaper boy in his student days and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who used to sell tea, he said that creativity exists in every human being and improving creativity is key for achieving set goals.
Recalling an instance when Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa visited Ponnampet Government School about 30 years ago, where he (Addanda C. Cariappa) was a ninth standard student then and questioned the students on what they wanted to become in the future, Cariappa said that while almost every student said that they wanted to become an engineer or a doctor, a student by name Mahadeva was exceptional when he said that he wanted to drive a bullock-cart. The Field Marshal asked him to study well and wished him, Cariappa said.
Now, two years ago, he happened to visit Sedam in Kalaburagi district, when he met Mahadeva and enquired him what he was doing here. Mahadeva replied that he had become a doctor, after he drew inspiration from the Field Marshal’s encouraging words, Cariappa said.
Noting that students must always draw inspiration from great achievers and good things in life, he advised the students to become honourable persons in the society by occupying top positions in their chosen profession.
Corporator M.C. Ramesh, in his address, called upon the students to develop humanity, benevolence and sportsman spirit and to respect the elders.
Meritorious students who scored high marks in SSLC, PUC and Degree courses were presented ‘Pratibha Puraskar,’ while the winners of various contests organised as part of the Annual Day, were distributed prizes on the occasion.
A cultural presentation by girl students and songs from old and new hits enthralled the audience.
SCEI – Kodava Samaja Education Council Chairman M.K. Kuttappa, Kodava Samaja President K.M. Belliappa, Vice-president M.M. Ponnappa, SCEI Secretary M.P. Subbaiah, Treasurer M.B. Aiyappa, Principal Krupalini S. Raj, K.M. Padmavathi, Rashmi and others were present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / January 19th, 2020
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