Manasamitra is an artist-led organisation based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, delivering a range of exciting and original cross-cultural experiences. Our work is rooted in the creative vision of Supriya Nagarajan, a classically-trained Carnatic singer who is inspired by not only the traditions of her South Asian roots but also by a drive to work with new ideas, forms and aesthetics from across the world, presented within a contemporary British context.
What’s On
Dates for performances, events and activities
| 17 Feb '24 | Duncan Chapman’s SOUND WALKS | Dewsbury Town Hall, Dewbury |
| 7 April '24 | Meltwater | ROH, London |
| 21 April '24 | Meltwater | ROH, London |
| 1 May '24 | Lullaby Sonic Cradle | Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth |
| 2 May '24 | Lullaby Sonic Cradle | Woolwich Works, London |
| 9 Jun '24/10:30am | Morning Music at Jaipur Literature Festival London | British Library, London |
| 16 Jun '24/7:30pm | Migration Matters Festival: Meltwater - Double bill with Hamsaz Ensemble presenting 'Echoes of Earth' | Frith Hall, University of Sheffield, Sheffield |
| 15 Sep '24/5pm | Sonic Threads @ Marsden Mechanics | Marsden Mechanics, Huddersfield |
Waterfall of Kites
Waterfall Of Kites is Manasamitra’s new and exciting project, starting in September 2024 and culminating in an installation at Halifax Minster from 20th February to 23rd March 2025. Artistic Director Supriya Nagarajan’s inspiration came from the hundreds of kite festivals that take place across South Asia every spring.
Festival of Conversations
Manasamitra is excited to be developing the Festival of Conversations for Kirklees 2023.
The Festival will connect with different community groups, leading conversation sessions to discover what is interesting, exciting, infuriating or amusing to the local people and to hear their stories.
Latest News
The very latest updates and announcements about projects, commissions, performances and activities in the world of Manasamitra
- Sonic Threads @ Marsden Mechanics
Supriya Nagarajan and Lucy Nolan perform as ‘Sonic Threads’, Marsden Mechanics 15 September / 5pm. Duncan Chapman and Isobel Mortimer guest. - Morning Music
Manasamitra presents Morning Music in the Jaipur Literature Festival London at the British Library, London. Sunday 9 June / 10:30am - Music with Manasamitra
Music with Manasamitra No1 Raga Exploration: Unraveling the Emotions. Free creative enterprise session 14 June/1-5pm, St Paul’s Hall, HD1 3DH - Meltwater at the Royal Opera House
Manasamitra presents MELTWATER, a water-focussed show, at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on Sundays 7th & 21st April, 11:00am & 2:30pm - Sounds Of Dewsbury – Woven Strut 2
Manasamitra presents Duncan Chapman’s SOUND WALKS as part of WOVEN’s STRUT 2 on Saturday 17th February, starting at Dewsbury Town Hall at 11am, 12.30 & 2pm. Free event. - Alai
A new release – ALAI – has all the elements of Donna’s textured layers of electronic music combined with Supriya’s melodic voice interludes. The result is a WAVE of music that is subtle and yet exciting.
Booking Now
Manasamitra productions currently available for booking.
The Sound of Tea
Manasamitra is excited and delighted to bring you The Sound of Tea –a show about our relationship with TEA.
After a year of working remotely and in digital format, we can present, live, new music and performance art mixed with visuals and soundscapes, participatory tea rituals and technology-filled tables with touch-screens for audience members to interact with the performance in real time.
Lullaby — Sonic Cradle
Lullaby – Sonic Cradle is an immersive music performance for family audiences and adults alike.
Dusk Notes
Inspired by the sounds of nature at dusk Manasamitra has created and recorded a suite of new music.
Slumber Stories
Stories from around the world swirl together with music to create the background to a restful and meditative bedtime story ritual.
Pranasa
A brand new ensemble that merges cultures, stretches musical boundaries and creates a space where new ideas can emerge from a place of friendship and the unmitigated joy of playing music that is un-scripted.
Sonic Threads
Sonic Threads is an exciting and unique new duo consisting of internationally-renowned classical Indian vocalist Supriya Nagarajan and Lucy Nolan, classically-trained harpist and noted soloist in her own right.
