Bhoomija: Ranga Geethe Workshop - B Jayashree

Saavirada Sharnavva - Ranga Geethe Workshop with B Jayashree

Dates: 19, 20, 21 September 2025

Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Venue: Indian Music Experience, Bengaluru

The moment B Jayashree, in a soaring voice, calls out to `Karimayi` with a cry of "Tāyē......!", a jolt of lightning runs through the entire theatre, and the audience is instantly transported into a magical world. In `Lakshapati Rajana Kathe,` the moment Jayashree begins the invocation "Shri Ganaraya..." in the Kinnari Jogerata style of North Karnataka, a magical world is created right there. From that point onwards, there is no reality but the play. Such is the incredible power of B Jayashree`s singing.

Music has always been an inseparable component of the Kannada theatre tradition. Even in the era of modern plays that rely a lot on dialogue, the allure of stage music has not waned. Performers on the professional stage were celebrated not just for their acting, but equally for their skill in singing. Whenever performers such as `Nataka Shiromani` A.V. Varadacharya, `Natashekhara` Mohammed Peer, `Natakaratna` Gubbi Veeranna, `Natabhushana` Basavaraja Mansur, performed, the audience, mesmerized by the masterful elaboration of notes, the ascensions and descensions of the scale, the swift taans, and the graceful vocal tremors in every single song, would invariably cry out `Once More!`.

In the era of modern drama, T. P. Kailasam`s highly contemporary musical experiments represent a singularly unique development in the realm of theatre music.

Here is a golden opportunity to delve into these fascinating stories and to learn theatre songs directly from the maestro B. Jayashree herself. Drawing from the rich treasure trove of her experience, she will narrate fascinating anecdotes and stories.

Who Can Apply:

- Anyone over 12 years old with experience or a deep interest in theatre music

Workshop Guidelines:

- Bring a notebook 

- Be prepared to sing

- Sessions will be conducted in Kannada.

About B Jayashree

B Jayashree is an acclaimed actress, director, and singer. A graduate of the National School of Drama (NSD), she is a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Padma Shri for her unique contribution to theatre. She was nominated as a Member of Parliament to the Rajya Sabha.

Supported by Indian Music Experience and Arundathi Moorti Philanthropies.