Solo (2017-2018)

Solo focuses on movement and metaphor in South Indian Court Dance. Hari Krishnan and his musicians present an interactive performance on South Indian courtly dance traditions based on decades of research in Tamil and Telugu-speaking South India. The presentation integrates live performance and lecture, showcasing vernacular histories and rare repertoire inspired by courtesan dance practices.

Choreography/Performance: Hari Krishnan

Musicians: Davesh Soneji (cymbals/vocals), Vaaraki Wijayaraj (vocals), Kajan Pararasasegaram (percussion), Mithuran Manogaran (violin) and Bala (flute)

Costume Design: Rex (Rajavairan Rajendran)

Premiere: October 11-12, 2017 at the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, USA)

Solo was also performed on October 27, 2017 at the University of Wisconsin as part of the Annual Conference on South Asia (Madison, USA); and on November 10, 2018 at the Seattle Art Museum (Seattle, USA) and at the University of Washington (Seattle, USA)