Music – Jaya Berged

Abida Parveen

Four musicians sit cross-legged on the floor of the stage for the entirety of the concert. The lead performer, a singer in her 60s, sings songs of love, wisdom, and experience. Her lyrics are inspired by the poetry of old Sufi saints, her music and her thoughts are all addressed to Allah, the divine. ThereContinue reading “Abida Parveen”

Meeting Point Series: Hand to Earth

Meeting Point Series: Hand to Earth was a musical collaboration between Sunny Kim, Daniel Wilfred and Peter Knight presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and Australian Art Ochestra as part of Asia TOPA 2020. The show brought together a unique selection of multicultural talent, musical styles and traditions to create an entrancing sound. Korean jazz vocalistContinue reading “Meeting Point Series: Hand to Earth”

Homophonic!

Homophonic! (directed and produced by Miranda Hill) was a celebration of classical and contemporary queer composers, playing at La Mama Courthouse for a short season (30 Jan – 1 Feb 2020) as part of the Midsumma Festival for the 9th year in a row. It was a concert that showcased a variety of instruments, sounds,Continue reading “Homophonic!”