“ A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”
- Marcus Gavey
“We’ve created a new language – a new algorithm if you will, mixing various Indian influences with flamenco. We try to do this with respect and during the creative process we’ve found that the possibilities are endless,” – explains singer Mendía. The result isn’t an India-Flamenco fusion show but rather a personal story of dependence and independence, adversity and diversity and a unison of global values.
The Nritya team
Interprets
LA CARAMELITA Dance / ALEJANDRO MENDÍA Voice / LARA WONG Flute, bansuri, voice / GUILLERMO GUILLÉN Guitar /ALEX CARRASCO Percussions, MPC, voice.
Nritya
A Voyage of Rhythm, Music and Dance from India to Spain.
One translation of “nritya” is “storytelling and emotions created by movement”. This word, “nritya”, resonates with the theme of this new production (2019). It explores the bonds between Flamenco and India in a uniquely choreographed mosaic of movements that blends the influences born out of an Indian heritage, a Malaysian parentage and a Spanish tutelage.
The original compositions in NRITYA are haunting and desolate, fragile and strong – reflecting values associated with female emancipation, spirituality, and the importance of art in a divided time.