Free Programs of Indian-Caribbean Music, Song, Dance, Drum Practice, Story-Telling and Journal Writing with Master Artists Gols are traditions are connected to seasonal and life-cycle passages passed down from generation to generation for hundreds and hundreds of years. WE preserved them in countries like Guyana, Trinidad, Jamaica, Suriname, Mauritius and Fiji, since 1838. We brought them with us to the United States and now its our turn. WE are continuing this legacy with your participation! Register Online Now
Kowsilla Sankar & Pritha Singh fostering Gols at the Adult Center, Richmond Hill. JULY & AUGUST 2014
Men/Boys Chowtal Singing & Jaal Playing Gol Mondays Feb 3 - Apr 14 Time: 6:45-8:30 pm
Music Studio, 131-11 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Music Studio, 131-11 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419
New York Youth Chowtal Gol
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Get Ready to Play Chowtal for Holi/Phagwa
o Learn from Chowtal Master, Singers and Musicians o Learn and Practice Seasonal, Life-Cycle Traditions o Learn in a Relaxing, Healthy Space for Family Sharing o Learn & Connect to Indian-Caribbean History & Culture o Bring your Jaal *Jaal provided for in-class use only Presented in collaboration with the New York Youth Chowtal Gol Mentored by the late Master Artist Ramnarine “Rudy” Sasenarine click for more on Chowtal |
GOLS ~ Community Arts Circles A collaborative circle passing our precious folk arts unto new generations of parents, grandparents, grandchildren and the community at large. Thru exploring of music, instruments, songs and lyrics, participants learn about their dynamic cultural history of East Indian and Indo-Caribbean people thru their laughter and pain, courage and playfulness, joys and discoveries.
- Gols are hands-on, practice workshops in vocal and instrumental music traditions that
will enrich and inspire our community, bring families together to share with love and joy.
- Gols will improve skills and knowledge through Mentorship by Master Artists and Scholars
who collaborated to formalize the first systematic research and documentation performed in
Gols singing, music and dance circles.
- Gols will revitalize music genres traditionally belonging to male and female repertoires.
Gols also re-connecting FAMILY and COMMUNITY - Mothers and Daughters, Fathers and
Sons to be future custodians, who will keep and protect our valuable cultural legacy and
life-cycle traditions for future generations. All are welcome. Register Online Now
Women/Girls Sohar Singing & Storytelling Gol Saturdays March 1 - May 3 Time: 3:00- 5:00 pm
Music Studio, 131-11 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419 . P: (646)240-9917 Email
Music Studio, 131-11 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419 . P: (646)240-9917 Email
Aunty Bhago in the Women's Gol
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Let's Save The Indian Women's Songs Together
o Learn and Practice Seasonal, Life-Cycle Traditional Songs for Marriage, Wedding, Birthing and Celebrating Life! o Learn Sohar Songs our grandmothers sang at our birth o Learn Mouran Songs to thank our Fertility River Mother o Learn Matikor/Dig Dutty Songs to thank our Earth Mother o Learn Kanyadaan Songs to praise Parents and Daughters o Learn Vivaha Wedding House Songs to be Hot and Spicy o Learn & Connect to Indian-Caribbean History & Culture o Learn in a Relaxing Healthy Space for Family Fun & Sharing click to see Videos |
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Small Days Gol ~ Caribbean Folk Singing & Dancing
Year-Round In-Schools and Special Events for Children & Adults Leh We Sing an' Sashay Lek in De School Yard Bookings for Small Days: Contact Director, Pritha Singh
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TASSA IN SMOKEY PARK WITH RYAN ALI
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June thru August at Smokey Park, Richmond Hill
Tassa Drum Gol in the Park ~ Tuesdays, 6-7:30 PM Chutney Dance Gol in the Park ~ Thursdays, 6-7:30 PM Smokey Park 95th Avenue / 125 Street/ Richmond Hill , NY 11419 Register Online Participants will learn basic drum patterns from Tassa Dhol Leader, Ryan Ali: TIKORA (wedding hand), NAGAARA, DINGOLAY, CHAUBOLA, KALINDA KHEMTA , CHUTNEY and SOCA. The Tassa Drum is know as the "Cutter" and the second Tassa is the "Fulley". The fulley plays a steady rhythm at a constant speed while the cutter plays intricate rhythms. There a large Bass Drum with a deep sound and there is always someone playing the Jhaal ( brass cymbals). Tassa Drumming is BIG part of Indo-Caribbean Social, Religious, Commemorative and Processional Drumming in Richmond Hill (USA), Trinidad, Guyana, Suriname and India. Register Online Now |
PROFESSIONAL and PRE-PROFESSIONAL CLASSES
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Professional & Pre-Professional Training
Summer 2018 Multi-Arts Classes & Workshops Year-round Specialized Training: Students of all ages develop life-long performance skills and abilities:
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Intensive Professional Workshops Music Dance Drama & Indo-Caribbean Music & Dance
Highly participatory workshops for professional artists and advanced students to train in heritage arts with Master Artists
who instruct new generations in performance, research and documentation. Contact Director, Pritha Singh . Phone
Highly participatory workshops for professional artists and advanced students to train in heritage arts with Master Artists
who instruct new generations in performance, research and documentation. Contact Director, Pritha Singh . Phone
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