Bibi Tanga and Eric Kerridge: Concert with Mithun Chakra & Saad Chowdhury

   

As part of the celebrations for the 65th Anniversary of Alliance Française de Dhaka, we are thrilled to present a unique musical experience—Bibi Tanga and Eric Kerridge: Concert with Mithun Chakra & Saad Chowdhury, the Fusion of Afro-Bangla Pop Sounds. This extraordinary concert will take place on October 17 and promises to be a vibrant celebration of cross-cultural collaboration and musical innovation.

     

Bibi Tanga, a renowned artist known for his eclectic mix of Afrobeat, funk, and soul, will take the stage alongside two talented Bangladeshi pop artists. This fusion of Afro and Bangla pop sounds will create a one-of-a-kind performance, blending the rich rhythms and melodies of African and Bangladeshi music traditions.

     

This concert is more than just a performance; it is a celebration of the cultural connections that music can forge across continents. By bringing together these diverse sounds, the concert reflects the spirit of Alliance Française de Dhaka—building bridges between cultures and fostering creativity through the universal language of music.

   

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, rhythm, and cultural fusion, on October 17, 2024, featuring an extraordinary fusion of Afro-Bangla rhythms, jazz, and instrumental brilliance. Renowned international artists Bibi Tanga and Eric Kerridge will take the stage alongside Bangladesh’s very own talents, Mithun Chakra and Saad Chowdhury. With Arifuzzaman Khan as the musician coordinator, this event promises a blend of diverse musical traditions, creating a unique and soulful experience. 

 

An unforgettable evening of music, rhythm, and cultural fusion waiting for you, as we celebrate 65 years of cultural exchange and artistic collaboration.

   

Event Schedule:

🎸🎟17 October 2024 at 7:00 pm (Registration required) * To attend, please register at [email protected] with your Full name, mobile number before October 10, 2024. Please note that access will be granted solely to guests who have registered in advance, based on a first come, first served basis.

  “Song of Whales” is a 12-minute animation film about impending climate catastrophe, as seen through the eyes of a deprived fisherman and nature’s revolt portrayed by a grieving mother whale. Alliance Française de Dhaka has been supporting this film since its development phase. In 2022, an exhibition was held to raise support for this film and gain public feedback on the content of the film. Upon the exhibition’s success and following support, Song of Whales is now ready to see the light of the audience.

Song of Jhinuk is a 100-minute animated feature film currently in the making process by Afroza Hossain Sara. The story follows the magical journey of a young girl from a coastal fishing village as she ventures into the depths of a vast oceanic world. Aside from continuous support from Alliance Française de Dhaka, the project has garnered multiple development awards and support, including First Prize at the West Meets East Lab and an art grant from the Metis Fund of the French Development Agency. With her production company, Team Platform, Afroza has completed the film’s initial Development Phase over the past year. And now, in this exhibition she features a curated selection of paintings, sketches, and research, offering viewers a glimpse into the enchanting universe she is bringing to life.

The Art of Minimalism: Inside Elise’s Studio Environment

Exhibition Dates: October 25-30

Opening: 6:00 PM, October 25

     

Alliance Française de Dhaka is delighted to present “Elise’s Diary Pages,” a captivating painting exhibition by Elise, a talented artist whose journey from childhood doodles to intricate artwork has been nothing short of remarkable.

   

“Elise’s Diary Pages” is a celebration of the interplay between art and science, showcasing the unique perspective of an artist who sees beauty in both the precise world of mathematics and the boundless creativity of visual art.

   

Join us for the opening on October 25 at 6:00 PM to explore Elise’s fascinating world of patterns, equations, and artistic expression.

   

As a child, I started drawing, first on skin with henna, then on paper. To overcome the boredom at school, I had fun covering my diaries with drawings. My choice of an academic career somewhat surprised those close to me: doctor in mathematics, I am an assistant professor in an engineering school called ENSTA-Paris. My research focuses on the development of numerical methods to simulate physical phenomena. In short, when I’m not solving a partial differential equation, everything is an excuse to draw, combining various techniques (pencils, inks, oil paint, acrylic, watercolor, pigments, collages, henna, salt dough …).

 

The link between my two passions? One can see that I like very fine geometric patterns. This link is particularly explicit in the paintings Classroom and Roméo & Juliette – Mathematician Version – which will be exhibited, among others, at the Alliance Française in Dacca.

Introduction to the Piano Recital: “Shadow and Light”

The theme “Shadow and Light” explores the profound contrasts that define our musical and emotional experiences.

     

Throughout this recital, each work embodies a tension or harmony between dark moments, filled with mystery or melancholy, and bright moments, full of hope and clarity.

     

This ongoing dialogue between shadow and light reflects the essential duality of life and music, where every nuance finds its expression, from intimate tenderness to dazzling passion. This program explores the powerful and subtle contrasts between shadow and light through a multifaceted musical journey.

   

Beethoven’s *”Moonlight Sonata”* opens the recital with its melancholic tones and bright flashes, emblematic of the fragile balance between darkness and clarity. Next comes Chopin’s *Barcarolle*, a work bathed in a gentle, floating atmosphere, where light seems to rise from calm waves.

     

With Liszt’s *Liebestraum*, tenderness and intensity intertwine, painting a love both passionate and serene. Chopin’s *Andante spianato and grande polonaise*, on the other hand, alternates between delicacy and grandeur, illustrating a path from shadow to the radiant light of a triumphant dance. Debussy’s pieces, including *”Les collines d’Anacapri”* and *Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum*, play with Mediterranean light and the vibrant energy of modernity, revealing subtle shades of luminous rhythms and colors. Finally, Bizet’s *Grande valse de concert* concludes this exploration with an explosion of vitality and virtuosity, celebrating light in all its splendor.

     

Each piece in this program reveals, in its own way, the dialogue between shadow and light, a dynamic that transcends time and style.

     

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Event Schedule:

🔖🎹 15 November 2024 at 4:00 pm (Registration required) * To attend, please register at [email protected] with your Full name, mobile number, and preferred performance date.