Iyarkai: A Carnatic Tribute to Nature

April 29, 2024 1:15 pm by Aparna Ganapathi Basavapatna

Event Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : cevents_startdate : 1715299200

We welcome you to join us for a private outdoor Carnatic music concert against the breathtaking backdrop of the Bay!

Who We Are:
Dhvani at UC Davis is a student organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the rich heritage of Carnatic music. Founded in Fall 2023, we are now a group of 20 strong, pursuing our passion through musical jam sessions, student showcases, and guest artist master classes.

Vidwan Sri Sikkil Gurucharan has graciously agreed to present a concert as a fundraiser for Dhvani on May 10th from 6 – 8 PM in Castro Valley. A private outdoor concert, the theme will be Iyarkai: Nature and Sri Gurucharan will be accompanied by some of Dhvani’s talent (and CCC alumni) including Urmika Balaji on the violin, Pranav Tirumalai and Akshay Prabhakaran on the mridangam, and Malini Iyer on the tambura.

🎤 Presented by Vidwan Sikkil Gurucharan & Dhvani’s Own:
Vidwan Sikkil Gurucharan (Vocal)
Urmika Balaji (Violin) – UC Davis Student
Pranav Tirumalai (Mridangam) – UC Davis Student
Akshay Prabhakaran (Mridangam)
Malini Iyer (Tambura) – UC Davis Student

Please RSVP to this Evite if you’re able to attend: https://www.evite.com/event/03C365VRP7JQMQYWAEPO5U3TKNL3GI/

Event Details:
🗓 Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🏫 Venue: Castro Valley, CA
🎟 Tickets: $18 per Guest
🍽 Dinner will be served at the end of the concert.