The atmosphere of University of East will surely be soothing as notes of Rangooda music will blend into the breezes over the weekend.
Randooga is a concept that can be improvised as a way of nonverbal communication to enhance dialogue and understanding between different people, Japanese master of jazz piano and founder of the Randooga Method, Masahiko Satoh said.
He was speaking at a media briefing held at the Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies (SVIAS), Eastern University, yesterday (09).
The press briefing was also attended by several highly trained Japanese musicians as well as veteran Sri Lankan musicians Pradeep Rathnayake and Peshala Manoj.
Randooga can be enjoyed by both individuals and groups of people, from those who have never touched a musical instrument to outstanding musicians. It is based on one of jazz’s most important aspects – improvisation.
Under the courtesy of Japan Foundation’s ‘Culture for Harmony and Peace’ Project in Sri Lanka, planned and led by Prof Yoshiko Ashiwa of the Center for Peace and Reconciliation, Hitotsubashi University, Japan, a two-day workshop on Randooga will start today with a performance scheduled to be held on August 13.
Youth from the North and East provinces will take part in this iconc programme.
Speaking at yesterday’s press briefing, veteran Sitar player Pradeep Rathnayake said that Randooga workshops were earlier held at the Sri Jayawardenapura University and in Jaffna, with excellent results.
(Pics : Ajith Seneviratne)
