Pico Iyer in Conversation with Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy: The Multinational Soul

A Talk About Ancient Indian Traditions in a Modern, Diasporic World
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Oct 13, 2020
Pico Iyer in Conversation with Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy

Join Ragamala Dance Company Co-Artistic Directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy as they look back on their May 2020 conversation with renowned essayist and TED talk favorite Pico Iyer. Moderated by the Kennedy Center's Alicia Adams and Northrop's Kristen Brogdon, the Ramaswamys share how Iyer's writing has shaped their stage work and together reflect on concepts of impermanence, joy, and sorrow through the lens of their shared Indian heritage. Attendees will be invited to share their questions and help shape this live conversation.

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