The Salon Series
at Kalapriya

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Songs of Lalon Fakir: Searching for the Man of the Heart
Nov 1
Songs of Lalon Fakir: Searching for the Man of the Heart

Join us for an intimate studio concert featuring the poetry and music of Lalon Fakir, an 18th-century poet, singer, philosopher, and social reformer. Lalon Fakir composed thousands of songs without formal education, challenging caste, religious divisions, and social hierarchy through music that suggests that the divine lives within the human body and heart. His songs have been passed down orally for generations by the wandering Baul and Fakir minstrels of Bengal — a tradition recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Chicago-based Bengali folk ensemble Ochin Pakhi will perform a collection of Fakir's songs, followed by a Q & A and discussion led by two scholars: Pramantha Tagore (ethnomusicology), University of Chicago and Molly Greening (Theology), Loyola University, Chicago.

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The Salon Series at Kalapriya Performing Arts Series. The salons are at the intimate space of our studio, where artists, audiences, and community come together to celebrate the arts. The series features a diverse range of up close performances. We invite you to experience the beauty of artistic expression, explore cultural traditions, and engage in meaningful dialogue with the artists. Each salon offers a unique opportunity to connect through music, dance, theater, storytelling, and the shared joy of live performance. Join us as we create a new space for creativity, discovery, and community.