RagaJazz – Concert and Presentation of Indo-Danish Collaboration

RagaJazz, Concert and presentation of Indo-Danish collaboration

Join us for an evening hosted by Mr. Ajit Gupte, Indian Ambassador to Denmark, Danish Cultural Institute, Brorsons Kirke and Global Jazz Explorer Institute with:

• Short release concert (40 minutes)
• Post concert talk (20 minutes): “Why cultural exchange?” Moderated by Leif Lønsmann
• Drinks and snacks

Entrance is free, but to be sure to get a place, please reserve it at cul.copenhagen@mea.gov.in.

RagaJazz concert: – “PURPLE TWILIGHT”
Lars Møller – saxophone
Kala Ramnath – violin
Thor Madsen – guitar
Abhijit Banerjee – tablas
Jonas Johansen – drums

RagaJazz unites internationally acclaimed musicians from the Indian classical music tradition and the jazz tradition in a unique dramatic, expressive and contemplative sound. RagaJazz will perform the music from their new CD “Purple Twilight”. The CD is a follow-up to their contribution to the Danish Music Award nominated album, Lars Møller’s “Glow of Benares”.
www.RagaJazzMusic.com

Why cultural exhcange?
What is there to learn from other cultural traditions? What are the benefits and dangers in collaboration projects? Can or should music be used to address global, cultural issues? Join our conversation after the concert

The Indo-Danish project
The extensive musical and educational exchange project between India and Denmark organized by Global Jazz Explorer Institute has so far included has more than 80 concerts in Denmark and India at festivals, schools and universities – and several thousand children and students has had the chance to experience the depth and expression from the Indian and Jazz tradition together.

A DREAM COME TRUE – by Lars Møller

RagaJazz is a unique ensemble.
In a world of turmoil and increasing self-contained rhetoric, RagaJazz represents an artistic expression of the exact opposite – five musicians from different cultures with a common passion for unity, synergy and cultural harmony.
Based on our different backgrounds and heritages we share musical thoughts and ideas and take the time to develop the music and the sound of the band together.
For me, this is a dream come true.

Lars Møller