Akram Khan: 'GIGENIS, The generation of the Earth'

• B.C. Manjunath, mridangam drum
• Rajeev Kalamandalam, mizhavu drum
• Hariraam Lam, violin
• Nina Harries, double bass
• Sohini Alam, voice
• Chitra Poornima Sathish, voice
• Rohith Jayaraman, voice

Akram Khan is one of the most innovative choreographers in the world, drawing on the Indian classical dance form kathak along with contemporary movement. With his bilingual command of both dance forms, Khan has developed a uniquely individual voice as a protagonist of cross-cultural encounters. He has most recently choreographed for the English National Ballet, and has worked with BalletBoyz and Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. In 2012, Khan's choreography was featured in the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

Four years after Akram Khan Company dazzled Kennedy Center audiences, the choreographer returns with GIGENIS, The generation of the Earth. In this new work, Khan boldly stages Greek mythology, ancient legends, and even family memories. GIGENIS gathers seven of the best Indian dancers in the world alongside seven classical musicians performing onstage. This Kennedy Center engagement offers one of the first performances of GIGENIS, so don't miss this pioneering work from an expert of classical Indian dance.

About The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/

About Akram Khan Company

https://www.akramkhancompany.net/

About B.C. Manjunath, mridangam drum

https://www.akramkhancompany.net/company-profiles/b-c-manjunath/

About Rajeev Kalamandalam, mizhavu drum

https://www.ammannurgurukulam.com/artist-rajeev.htm

About Hariraam Lam, violin

https://www.facebook.com/p/Hariraam-Tingyuan-Lam-100063919995122/

About Nina Harries, double bass

https://www.ninaharries.com/

About Sohini Alam, voice

https://www.akramkhancompany.net/company-profiles/sohini-alam/

About Chitra Poornima Sathish, voice

https://www.akramkhancompany.net/company-profiles/chitra-poornima-sathish/

About Rohith Jayaraman, voice

Born and raised in San Jose, California, Rohith Jayaraman is a vocalist, composer, and educator known for his soulful voice, speed, precision, and infectious energy. Rohith was trained in Carnatic music under his mother and guru, Asha Ramesh, a disciple of D.K. Jayaraman. For the last 10 years, he has been exploring the world of crossover music, working with (and learning from) his collaborators, who come from all around the world and bring expertise in areas as diverse as jazz, pop, Arabic music, metal, Gnawa, folk, electronica, and more. Rohith has shared the stage with internationally acclaimed and award-winning artists such as A.R. Rahman and Zakir Hussain. Outside the performance space, Rohith has scored a short film, written for dance, and directed several music videos. Rohith regularly conducts masterclasses and workshops in Indian classical concepts. A proud alumni of Berklee College of Music, Rohith is currently the Assistant Manager of Berklee India Exchange (BIX).