Jhaptal explores the spiritual, artistic, and educational philosophy at the root of the world's most evolved musical tradition, the sacred and syncretic art of Raga & Tala, as it calls for the progress of culture and peaceful development between East and West today. Research and production encompasses 100 + interviews with the maestros, gurus, their students, and more, through concerts, classes, and special moments between India, the UK, and USA.

Spurred by the desire to learn music, to find God, and to better understand India's evolutionary tradition of artistic education, director Utpal Devi takes us on a journey across oceans to talk with the crème de la crème of Shastriya Sangeet, and many extraordinary musicians you may have never heard before. Through her energetic and engaging lens, we look backstage, listen onstage, and travel offstage to learn about the basics of Raga & Tala and the Guru Shishya Parampara today; while meeting the musicians in their environment, and glimpsing the Hindustani culture, the spiritual brotherhood of Hinduism and Islam, in a way that audiences rarely have access to.

Little Ustaads and Anamika-Navatman Join Forces in NYC!

From January of 2012, Little Ustaads and Anamika-Navatman will be working together in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Beat a tabla, strum a sitar, groove to teen taal and rock to a raga!
Little Ustaads allows children (0 – 4 years) and parents to discover and appreciate the world of Indian classical music through rhythmic tunes, rich vocals, mini instruments and vibrant visuals.
Each 45 minute structured session will encompass the secrets and charm of traditional music presented in a contemporary style. The carefully designed content will promote emotional development, hand and eye coordination, mental stimulation, auditory refinement and exploratory play in a fun and effortless manner.

Now is the time to expose your child to the sounds of Indian Classical music, and unleash the artist within themselves. www.littleustaads.com/

Upper West Side ~Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Midtown West ~ Tuesdays 5 - 5:45 PM
Downtown - City Treehouse ~ Saturdays 10 - 10:45 AM
Brooklyn/Park Slope ~ Sundays 10 - 10:45 AM

Classes start January 2012
Please email classes@navatman.org for registration/more information.