5 Questions with Niladri Kumaar
Penn Live Arts Debuts Philadelphia Premieres World Music
On Nov 1, sitar maestro Niladri Kumaar makes his Penn Live Arts debut with
The Space Between the Notes. This musical concert journey weaves centuries-old tradition with creative innovation, all based on the documentary film recording of his last performance with the late tabla icon Zakir Hussain. In today’s 5 Questions feature, we chat with Kumaar about his beginnings and his outlook on the power of music.
Read more...A Philadelphia Theatre Summer
Two Penn anthropology students walk into Philadelphia theatres…no, it’s not the setup to a bad joke. It’s the start of two rewarding summer 2026 internships for Penn juniors Isa Prado and Hannah Nieuwveld, who worked, respectively, at FringeArts in Philadelphia and Theatre Horizon in Norristown.
Read more...Arts of India Festival Community Day
Dance Free Music
Our Arts of India Festival gets under way this week with a sold-out performance by Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna and an accompanying symposium on sound and music in South India. In the weeks that follow, audiences will enjoy a wide range of music and dance artists who showcase the diversity and innovation of Indian performance traditions. For those looking for a sample-size introduction, or for families in search of an accessible way to participate, we’re presenting a free Community Day with our partner, Sruti, on Nov 1 from 1–4 PM, featuring performance demonstrations and education, arts activities, refreshments and more.
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