Stories of valor come alive in Bengaluru with ‘Abhay-Mahila’

Carnatic singer Chitra Sri Krishna | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Abhay- Women who dare It is a celebration of women where the verses of the past fulfill the voices of the present. Famous Carnatic singer Chitra Sri Krishna has cured the program, which will feature poetry by the 8th -century female poets of India. It will be presented in the form of text and music. Presented by an all-women dress, Abhay Figure on Vocals with Prema Vivek (Violin) and Deepika Srinivasan (Mridangam).

A teacher and author works to make Indian music accessible and cooperate with diverse artists through Chitra workshops. “I have been presenting thematic presentations for the last few years, where I have seen the intersection of music and society to create the theme-based programs.”

The singer, who teaches the praise of music, has previously done Wet (A music exploration of birds in Indian poetry) and Psychus (The hopes and challenges of the migrants and travel they pass about).

Prema Vivek | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

AbhayChitra says, looks at women’s issues and challenges. “I was watching the poem written by female poets across India since the sixth century. I was inspired by the quotation of Chimnda Nogzi Edichi, ‘single story makes stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but they are incomplete’. ,

Quotes, Chitra says, thought of them about single-story narratives. , Promise Akka Mahadevi, Andal, or Meera Bai Ki HymnIt is celebrated for his poetry. When you see their life with their works, however, it is presented as monochromatic as the same story, mainly talk of devotion. ,

There is another story, Chitra says. “They faced caste discrimination, child marriage trauma, widowed or what society expected from them. Despite all this, he questioned patriarchy, conservative and the stereotypes of that time and lived a life of valor and flexibility. Chitra set some poems for music, while others were already ready to tune.

Poets will be part of Abhay From Tamil Nadu to Andal and Karkal Ammiyar, Kashmir from Lal Dead, Maharashtra to Janbai and Soyarabai and Akka and Akka Mahadevi from Karnataka.

Chitra premiered a brief version Abhay In 2024 in Indian music experience. “The positive response pushed me to dive into this subject and we are returning with Abhay’s characteristic features.”

Deepika Srinivasan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The month of March was chosen to introduce Abhay to convince women throughout his life, Chitra says. “The poem is as relevant today as it was centuries ago. Shloka talks to women throughout their ages. There are women who have spent their lives after patriarchal norms. Many people want a change, which never comes. ,

Even though the time has changed, Chitra says, the need for courage, support and solidarity among women remains constant. “Without abandoning the past, one can embrace a new approach. The past can be used as a foundation in better conditions. While small women face challenges, older women can be powerful in this fight for progress. ,

AbhayChitra says, not just for the youth. “It is for every woman who wants to question, grow and motivate it. We want women of every generation to stand together and be fearless with change. When there is a change, the world moves forward in the right direction. ,

Abhay- The women who dared are NGMA, 5 pm on 14 March. It is open to all.