Authentically Indian “Summer Sessions”
From Thursday 23rd July we’re giving you everything you need to enjoy a summer of authentically Indian culture virtually with the Tea India “Summer Sessions”. Outdoor Festivals may be cancelled but with help from our partners Milap we have curated a virtual programme packed with Indian music and performances. The “Summer Sessions” will also feature, authentically Indian cuisine, film, literature and practice (yoga & sound baths).
Travel may not be possible but we’ll satisfy your Wanderlust by transporting you to the exotic and colourful world of India from the comfort of your own home. Get together with friends or enjoy alone, however you experience our “Summer Sessions”, make sure you have your favourite cup of Tea India on hand to complete this authentically Indian “insperience.”
Authentically Indian Summer Sessions Programme
Concerts and Video in partnership with Milap
Milap is the UK’s leading Indian Arts & Culture company which in normal circumstances would present a year-round programme of Indian arts in London and Liverpool. The organisation works both nationally and internationally to inspire, educate and entertain. Established in 1985 its aim is to “unite hearts through the arts.”
Music for the Mind and Soul:
23rd July 2020 @7pm: Music for the Mind & Soul featuring Dr. Rajeeb Chakraborty & Soumen Sarkar | Sarod & Tabla | Raaga Jhinjhoti
The brilliant Dr. Rajeeb Chakraborty (Sarod) and Soumen Sarkar (Tabla) come together to perform an exquisite evening Raag in the Hindustani style of Indian classical music. Rajeeb, one of India’s finest sarod players, is a versatile musician and composer renowned for the deeply expressive nature of his performances. Trained in both Indian and Western classical music, he travels extensively around the world collaborating and performing across genre and style with ease.
Soumen Sarkar is a highly talented Tabla artists based in Kolkata and has performed extensively across India with many of India’s top Indian classical musicians.
6th August 2020 @7pm: Music for the Mind & Soul featuring Debsagar Malik | Santoor & Tabla
Immerse yourself in the beautiful sounds of the Santoor and tabla in this quintessential Indian classical music concert. Debsagar Malik is a rising star on the Indian classical music scene and in this concert he invites you to relax and unwind with the sounds of his Santoor and Tabla during his evening raaga performance.
20th August 2020 @7pm: Music for the Mind & Soul featuring Shakir Khan | Sitar & Tabla
Sitar and tabla come together in a performance that infuses the depth and intricacy of Indian classical tradition with youthful energy and musical innovation. Acclaimed as one of the most sensitive and dynamic classical sitar players of his generation, Shakir Khan represents the legacy of his prodigious father and Guru – Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan.
Following in his father’s musical footsteps, he also stands out for his flawless instrumental technique, astonishing skills and sophisticated sense of rhythm and melodic presentation. In this concert, he will be accompanied by a highly talented and versatile tabla artist to create an electrifying and inspiring experience.
3rd September 2020 @7pm: Music for the Mind & Soul featuring Debopriya Adhikary, Samanwaya Sarkar & Indranil Mallick | Hindustani Vocals, Sitar & Tabla
The musical ventures of these artists are related to man and nature, divine and earthly with complete reflection of Indian Classical music with different approaches but preserving the tradition and nuances of ‘Ragas and Talas’.
They are two of the country’s foremost young musicians spreading Indian Classical Music at its best.
2nd August 2020 & 23rd August 2020 @ 6pm Abhijit Pohankar:
Abhijit Pohankar’s Bollywood Gharana Mehfil.
Earthy Fusion of Bollywood Classics, Ghazals & Indian Classical Music.
Featuring Abhijit Pohankar (Harmonium & Vocal), Gandhar Deshpande (Classical Vocal), Avanti Patel (Bollywood Vocal), Akshay Jadhav (Tabla) & Sourabh Joshi (Guitar).
Authentically Indian Food
Friday Curry Club
Every Friday at 6.15pm with Hari Ghotra – watch here
Learn to make delicious Indian food to savour whilst enjoying Tea India “Summer Sessions”
Hari Ghotra is an Indian cook, chef and the founder of the biggest Indian food digital platform in the UK.
Trained at Michelin-starred Tamarind of Mayfair, she was raised in an environment where food played a central role in family life. Hari learned to cook amazing dishes from her mother. Her passion for simplifying Indian cookery without losing its authenticity meant that her unique cookery classes are much sort after in the UK. Hari quickly understood the difficulty people feel when preparing Indian food at home so continues her work to be the conduit between cookbooks, TV and cooking with you, in your home, through her digital presence. Her aim is to always provide a simple way to cook delicious, healthy, easy, Indian food at home from scratch in a digital age.
Authentically Indian Practice
Yoga with Fizz from Happy Heart Flow Yoga
Saturday at 8.30am 1st 8th & 15th August
Enjoy a grounding start to your weekend with a half an hour yoga session hosted by Fizz, founder of Happy Heart Flow Yoga.
Fizz is a registered specialist Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance UK. She teaches Vinyasa Flow, Ayurveda Yoga, as well as Yoga for Cardiac and Rehabilitation, Yoga for Sleep Recovery & Insomnia & Yoga for Cancer.
She is also a Registered Associate Nutritionist (Anutr) with AFN Nutrition UK.
Gong/Sound Bath with Lara Cockayne
Every Sunday at 7pm from 26th July – 30th August
Lie back, relax and get set for the week ahead with our healing gong sound bath; hosted by Lara Cockayne, fully qualified gong/sound practitioner, yoga teacher, laughter yoga leader, Reiki master and reflexologist
A gong bath or sound bath is a deeply relaxing experience. Bring a mat, blanket and pillow, lay down and snuggle up in as if you are settling down for a nap!
There is no physical movement involved and you don’t have to meditate because the sounds the gongs omit take you into a meditative state.
The sound of the gongs “washes” over you, “bathing” you in soothing sounds and vibrations, leaving you feeling relaxed, refreshed and re-energised.
It has been said that an hour of gong bathing is equivalent to a good night of sleep! In addition to feeling relaxed and helping to promote a good night of sleep, a session can help to release tension and tightness within the body.
Authentically India Film, Music & Literature
Throughout the Summer Sessions we’ll be posting reviews and recommendations of some of the team’s favourite films and books set in India. Through the screen and page we’ll transport you to the magical world of India, with its vibrant colour clash and cacophony of sound to enjoy from the comfort of your own home.
We’ll also be sharing playlists for you to enjoy whilst you’re cooking, reading or just chilling in the sunshine.
Welcome to the Tea India Authentically Indian Summer Sessions, we hope that you enjoy!
