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ROOPA IN FLUX

An ensemble of musical wanderers venturing beyond the traditions that shaped them.
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Roopa In Flux is an ensemble of musical wanderers venturing beyond the established traditions that shaped them. Led by versatile Indian classical vocalist Roopa Mahadevan, instrumental talents (quartet, trio, duo) band together for a sound grounded in classical, jazz, and soul forms from around the world, using novel arrangements and improvisational spark to express a contemporary moment. The musicians use their camaraderie, honesty, and emotional intensity to create moments that can express both individual quirk and joyful community. 

ABOUT

ORIGIN

New York City

GENRES

Carnatic, Indian Classical, Jazz, Improvised Music, R&B/Soul, Experimental

ENSEMBLE INFORMATION

INFLUENCES

Deleuze, Joy, Dance, Languages, Social Justice, Gender & Race Theory, Comedy, Diaspora, Gods & Goddesses, Wails, Surrender, Community, Resilience, the Young and Old, Concepts,  Yogurt Rice, South India, Warm Beverages

BOOKING INFORMATION

SET LENGTH

20 minutes - 2 hours

VENUES

Concert stage (small, medium, large), Black Box, Museum, Gallery, Cultural Center, Chamber, House, Immersive

EVENTS

Venue feature, Opening Act, Music Festival, Gala, Gallery Opening, Cultural program, Private party

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MUSIC

"The musical ensemble, borrowed from jazz, classical and soul idioms, surprised and entertained with passionately crafted pieces." 

 

- The New Indian Express

"The concert was exactly what the audience had expected - a standing ovation in the end made that clear."   

  

- The Times of India

VENUES

FESTIVALS

NY Winter Jazzfest

Ragas Live Festival
MusikFest
Make Music New York
Fringe NYC

Drive East (NY & CA)
American Folk Festival (ME, MN, MA)
Jacob’s Pillow (Inside/Out)
The Park Festival (India)

Present Present

Carnegie Hall

Lincoln Center

Joe’s Pub

Rubin Museum of Art

HarlemStage

National Sawdust

Rockwood Music Hall

Symphony Space

Hollywood Bowl

Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Roopa Mahadevan – who may be the most electrifying voice in all of New York – worked her subtle side for all it was worth." 

  

- New York Music Daily

 "...a generous, magnetic stage presence"

- Chicago Reader

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