Aakash Odedra - Songs of the Bulbul

Aakash Odedra - Songs of the Bulbul

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Birdsong is ephemeral – like dance, it exists only in the moment – sung once, then lost to time. Nightingales, or “Bulbuls”, hold a special place in Persian culture, with their song representing a spiritual seeker, yearning for union with the divine. Their passionate songs are often directed towards the rose, symbolising both earthly beauty and the divine.

Songs of the Bulbul, a new dance work by Hippodrome Associate Aakash Odedra with choreography by Rani Khanam and music by Rushil Ranjan, is inspired by the ancient Sufi myth of a bulbul captured and held in captivity.

Aakash Odedra Company

Aakash Odedra Company tells stories through movement. Inspired by South Asian classical dance, contemporary dance and collaborative partnerships, the work always seeks to enliven audiences and find new ways to engage with people.

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