Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Jazz and Bharatanatyam Fusion in Hyderabad
Imagine a beautiful mix of Indian classical dance and music with Australian jazz.
This special event called 'Raga' happened in Hyderabad.
It was a big show where musicians and dancers came together to create something unique.
Dr. Rajeswari Sainath, a famous dancer, led the performance.
The show had two parts: first, just the orchestra played beautiful music, and then dancers joined in.
They performed different pieces, each with its own special sound and story.
The dancers wore colorful costumes and moved gracefully to the music.
The last piece was about peace and doing good for humanity.
Everyone in the audience enjoyed the wonderful blend of sounds and movements.
A unique fusion of classical Carnatic instrumental music, Bharatanatyam, and Australian jazz music was presented in Hyderabad at Ravindra Bharathi.
The event was conceptualized by Dr. Rajeswari Sainath and Vyshnavie Natya Centre, featuring performances by Dr. Rajeswari Sainath and other musicians.
The program was divided into two segments: one featuring the orchestra alone and the second incorporating dance performances.
The dancers, led by Dr. Rajeswari Sainath, performed in colorful costumes, mirroring the music with fluid and graceful movements.
The concluding piece, 'Manasa' (Peace), emphasized the message of doing good to humanity and was performed with a serene and mellow mood.
- Who
- Dr. Rajeswari Sainath, Suresh Vaidyanathan, Adrian Sheriff, Tony Hicks, Balasai, and a group of dancers led by Dr. Rajeswari Sainath.
- What
- A unique fusion of classical Carnatic instrumental music, Bharatanatyam, and Australian jazz music.
- When
- The event took place at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad.
- Where
- Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To celebrate global artistry and the spirit of humanity, empathy, and oneness through a fusion of different musical and dance traditions.
- Event Name
- Raga by Vaaradhi and Chaitanya Art Theatres
- Venue
- Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad
- Conceptualized By
- Dr. Rajeswari Sainath and Vyshnavie Natya Centre
- Chief Guest
- L. V. Subramanyam
- Presided Over By
- Dr. Mohan Kanda
- Master of Ceremonies
- Aparna Kanda
- Key Performers
- Dr. Rajeswari Sainath, Suresh Vaidyanathan, Adrian Sheriff, Tony Hicks, Balasai
- Signature Piece
- Vasantha Pravaham (Into the Fire)