SIFAS YOUTUBE
The SIFAS YouTube channel was launched in 2020 to publish original works of SIFAS Productions featuring the creative efforts and talent of our tutors, students and alumni. From celebrations to reflections, to promote youth-led collaboration or to unify artists all across Singapore and the globe, SIFAS aims to continue engaging its online audiences through the medium of art.
AN ONLINE PLATFORMThese digital productions provide a platform for our tutors, students and alumni to conceptualise, compose and choreograph – in other words, present their narratives in the form of music-dance videos.
Read on or go to our YouTube channel to browse some of SIFAS' digital productions! |
DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCESApart from performative content, SIFAS is also beginning to make strides in developing digital learning resources to be made accessible for all to appreciate, learn and self-enrich.
This was kickstarted by Soul of Thani: In 35 Talas, which showcased 42 mridangam students demonstrating talas of Carnatic Music. |
Digital Navarathiri
The nine days of the annual Navarathiri festival are dedicated to the worship of the different forms of the goddess Durga, followed by the tenth day Vijayadasami.
DAY 1: SHAILPUTRI |
DAY 2: BRAHMACHARINI |
DAY 3: CHANDRAGHANTA |
DAY 4: KUSHMANDA |
DAY 5: SKANDAMATA |
DAY 6: KATYAYANI |
DAY 7: KALARATRI |
DAY 8: MAHAGAURI |
DAY 9: SIDDHADATRI |
DAY 10: VIJAYADASAMI |
Reflections of a Migrant Worker
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Conceptualised, produced and performed by SIFAS Alumni, celebrating and raising awareness of the literary talents of our migrant workers and to present their narratives lived experiences from their own lenses, through the medium of art.
The writer of this poem, N. Rengarajan, was awarded the 3rd prize at the inaugural Migrant Workers’ Poetry Competition in 2014 and he was generous enough to share with us more recent, unpublished works of his. His heartwarming poem, titled ‘என் அம்மா அப்பா வெளிநாட்டில்’, covers universal themes such as homesickness, reminiscence, and longing for loved ones. |
RepARTee: A Conversation
Presenting a new monthly series – RepARTee: A Conversation!
The past few months have been particularly challenging for the arts and artistes during worldwide and partial lockdowns. Yet, while everyone waits for the clouds to lift and for the sun to shine yet again on the artistic landscape, artistes have been using technology and digital platforms to the fullest to share their art!
In a set of freewheeling chats with artistes on zoom, RepARTee will engage in lively conversations with leading and upcoming artistes from Singapore as well as artistes of international repute.
The past few months have been particularly challenging for the arts and artistes during worldwide and partial lockdowns. Yet, while everyone waits for the clouds to lift and for the sun to shine yet again on the artistic landscape, artistes have been using technology and digital platforms to the fullest to share their art!
In a set of freewheeling chats with artistes on zoom, RepARTee will engage in lively conversations with leading and upcoming artistes from Singapore as well as artistes of international repute.
EPISODE 1 FT. RANJANI-GAYATRI |
EPISODE 2 FT. RAMA VAIDYANATHAN |
EPISODE 3 FT. SUSHMA SOMA |
EPISODE 4 FT. ALARMEL VALLI |
COVID-19 Series
RIPPLES IN A STORM: REFLECTIONSCelebrating 55 years, we reflect on how far we’ve come, unified as a community of people battling against the pandemic. Helmed under the artistic direction and choreography (Bharatanatyam & Contemporary) of internationally reputed artiste Sheejith Krishna, with music composed, produced and arranged by Dr. Rajkumar Bharathi and Sai Shravanam, along with choreography (Kathak) by Aamrapali Bhandari, this music-dance video features representatives of 4 organisations: SIFAS, Bhaskar's Arts Academy, Bharathaa Arts and Temple Of Fine Arts Singapore. Join us as we dance as one nation! Happy National Day, Singapore!
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TWILIGHT: RESILIENCE IN UNITYAs we transition to Phase 2 of Singapore's reopening, we are delighted to share this multi-lingual, multi-ethnic ode to all global citizens to cherish our oneness in fighting this crisis together. From Singaporeans all over the world, including many of our SIFAS alumni, fusing Indian and Western music, to you – Twilight: Resilience in Unity! Through this music video, which is composed and arranged by esteemed artistes Rajkumar Bharathi and Sai Shravanam respectively, SIFAS plays a role in connecting musical youth talents around the world through the soft power of arts.
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STAY STRONG: A TRIBUTE TO MIGRANT WORKERSHappy Labour Day, Singapore! Especially to all our migrant worker brothers who helped build this nation, we are with you. Together, we can overcome this.
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DUSK TO DAWN: A MULTILINGUAL MEDLEYA medley of multilingual songs and poems expressing the current ethos of our nation during these turbulent times, from SIFAS' very own Carnatic & Hindustani music tutors to you.
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Stay Home, Active & Engaged with Laya & Thala!
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Our characters Laya & Thala, with the expertise of the visual arts and Hindustani music tutors, urge the community to stay home and adhere to safe practices.
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Laya & Thala encourage everyone to keep active and healthy while staying at home with meaningful activities such as yoga, exercise, dance practice and healthy cooking.
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Arts and culture can be enjoyed in myriad ways, anywhere and anytime! Join Laya and Thala in keeping engaged and delving into literature, poetry, dance, music and visual arts, while we continue to stay home during this circuit breaker.
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