What goes on in your mind when you listen to the south Indian artform of Carnatic Music, whether as a seasoned listener or a novice? How does your attention move among the various elements involved—the drone, melody, words, rhythm, private daydream? What experiences could a different style of attention unlock? The event begins with an interactive exploration of such questions. It concludes with a live performance of Carnatic Music, by Shiv Subramaniam (vocal), Sruti Sarathy (violin), and Akshay Anantapadmanabhan (mridangam, a two-headed south Indian drum).
Date: September 26, 2025. This performance is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. sharp. Please note that seating is limited so we encourage you to arrive early.
Sponsors: This performance is organized by Asian Arts at Emory and Telugu Studies at Emory. The performance is co-sponsored by Michael C. Carlos Museum, the Arts & Humanistic Inquiry Initiative of Emory’s Office of the Provost, Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, Department of Music, and Department of Religion
Location: Emory Performing Arts Studio, 1804 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Parking: For free parking, please park at the following deck near the Performing Arts Studio: