In this collaborative performance, Professor Rajna Swaminathan (mrudangam, voice), ganavya doraiswamy (voice), and Utsav Lal (piano) explore multiple intersections among South Asian music, jazz/creative music, and other sound worlds. Having performed in one another's projects over the years, the trio format brings their creative voices into deeper dialogue. Original compositions by each artist will be featured, interwoven with expansive improvisations and innovative arrangements of music from their influences.

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Rajna Swaminathan, Ganavya & Utsav Lal

University of California, Irvine

Rajna Swaminathan creates many worlds from many textures, drawing them together in prismatic harmony on the bandstand. Leading her quartet at Dizzy’s Club for the first time, the award-winning mrudangam artist and composer presents new music driven by South Asian sensibilities, polyrhythmic explorations, and lush collective textures. Her sets center soundscaping and improvising; her music, exploration. Don’t miss this compelling event that features Matt Brewer, Charles Overton, and special guests Kalia Vandever and Ganavya.

Rajna Swaminathan

Jazz At Lincoln Center

Celebrate ten years of all things Brightwork. Brightwork Ensemble presents an eclectic program of music that has shaped their history together, including Eric Moe’s stunning microtonal masterpiece They Sang But Had Nor Human Tunes Nor Words.

Rajna Swaminathan

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Feb 28, 2025

Rajna Swaminathan, Ganavya & Utsav Lal · UCI Department of Music

Jun 7, 2024

Rajna Swaminathan · Jazz at Lincoln Center

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