Music Meets Bells

On March 5th 2023, the Arcosanti Community Council is proud to present “Music Meets Bells” an amalgam of Santoor and Odissi dance in a spontaneous live conversation with World Recognized musician Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya and Odissi Dancer Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya for a magical afternoon of Classical Indian music & dance that touches the inner soul! Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya is a master of the Santoor, a 100-stringed ancient instrument similar to the hammered dulcimer. Bhattacharya comes from a musical family and studied with internationally known musician Ravi Shankar. He recorded with George Harrison on the world renowned album "Chants of India" and has performed around the globe, including previous appearances at Arcosanti and Cosanti in Arizona. Young Prodigy Jyotishman Nath who has been learning from the Master for 3 years will accompany them on his Santoor. Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya is one of the leading Odissi dancers who has taken this form to stratospheric heights, in the global arena. They will be accompanied by tabla player Ayan Banerjee. The tabla is a set of traditional hand drums played with fingers and palms. The Arcosanti Cafe presents a classic Indian dinner. Menu to be posted shortly. In addition to dinner and the performance, an Odissi Dance & a Classical Indian Music Workshops will be offered for which participants may bring their own instruments. Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Odissi Dance Workshop $5 2:00 p.m. Indian Classical Music Workshop $5 3:00 p.m. Performance $20 5:00 p.m. Dinner $20