Mrudangam artist and composer Rajna Swaminathan presents an evening of original music driven by South Asian sensibilities, polyrhythmic explorations, and lush collective textures. The music reflects her experimental journeys with the mrudangam, a unique barrel-shaped drum with origins in the South Indian tradition of Karnatik music. For this performance, Swaminathan unites an ensemble of unbound improvisers, each bringing an expansive perspective to this deeply collaborative music.

PERFORMANCE LINEUP

Rajna Swaminathan, mrudangam, voice
Charles Overton, harp
Matt Brewer, bass
Kalia Vandever, trombone