meet the faculty
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Sumudi Suraweera, PhD.
drumset | low country ritual
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Eshantha Peiris, PhD.
piano | up country ritual
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what is sri lankan drumming?
Sri Lanka faculty, Sumudi Suraweera, performs with his group Baliphonics
I.
Introduction to Sri Lankan Ritual Music
historical context and influences
II.
Up-Country Tradition
rhythm and dance
III.
Low-Country Tradition
Buddhist insights
IV.
Buddhist Scriptures
relationships between poetry and music
V.
Folk Fusion
creating a new global tradition
Introduction to Sri Lankan Ritual Music
historical context and influences
II.
Up-Country Tradition
rhythm and dance
III.
Low-Country Tradition
Buddhist insights
IV.
Buddhist Scriptures
relationships between poetry and music
V.
Folk Fusion
creating a new global tradition