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Presenting Sanya Minocha & Hannah Wiskari!
This performance will feature carefully curated Ragas and Bhajans (devotional songs) that celebrate the auspiciousness of Diwali.

Their set will blend the melodious sounds of the saxophone with Indian Classical vocals, guiding you on a journey of sound. This fusion will foster deep insight and healing through sacred music.

This performance is part of our Living Arts lounge at this year’s Diwali festival. Two days, two concerts and an exhibition of our Living Paintings throughout.

“Diwali holds special meaning for us in India. Celebrating it here with the people of Aotearoa and sharing the triumph of light over evil truly feels truly special.”

Saturday 31st October at 2pm - Waitakere rooms Aotea Centre. This is a free entry event courtesy of @aucklanddiwalifestival

We will also be honouring them with our most beautiful set design yet! As you take your seat amongst the plush Jalsaghar setting, turmeric lattes from @motherindia.care will be brought to you to enjoy. A beautiful way to spend a Saturday afternoon ✨

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Sanya Minocha is a Holistic Coach & Counsellor and Indian classical vocalist based in Tāmaki Makaurau. Originally from India, where music was never just an art form but a path to the divine, she has learned to express depth through sound and the sacred path of self-discovery. This lived experience fuels her music and guides others.

Hanna Wiskari is a Swedish saxophonist whose musical roots lie in Nordic folk traditions. With a distinctive soprano saxophone voice, she has performed extensively with various ensembles and projects. Since moving to Aotearoa, Hanna has become a leading force in fostering intercultural exchange through music, co-founding Ethno New Zealand and Arts Connections Oceania.

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All we can say is WOW Tāmaki! 🔥✨️🌹

We are blown away by the magic you all brought last week. The spice was off the charts, the joy and laughter sung, and what struck the most was the depth of sincere vulnerability that was brought to the mic.

Thank you so much to all the brave souls who got up and bared it all, sharing their beauty with the full house. We are still resonating in the love that was shared 🙏❤️

Enjoy this sneak peek from the night, more to follow 😉

C R J

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Tonight's the night 🔥📖

The fire's soon to be lit and the mic is waiting for all your spicy tales.

Doors open 6:30, welcome kōrero at 7 — come early, grab a drink, and settle in.

Nervous? Excited? Both? Totally normal. You don't have to share to belong here, come as you are and enjoy the ride.

See you at Open Late 🖤

Much love,
CRJ

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$吃饭了！！ The metaphorical chefs that shall be serving you in the Taurere performance space @teoromusicandarts at the release party ~ @jonohislop_ is an audiovisual artist and creator of Sounds of a Sphere, merging musical performances with hand-crafted artworks called “Living Paintings.” His work sits at the intersection of live performance, digital art, and cultural storytelling. Commissioned by Auckland Live and showcased at the Māoriland Film Festival, these collaborative artworks return this year to Aotea Centre for Diwali Festival in October: part exhibition, part sanctuary and cafe, blending lamp-lit seating, a 10-metre projection and live Indian classical music in a space great for relaxing for an afternoon with friends. Jonathan has created some beauuuutiful visuals to be projected on stage while the band is playing. (๑ᵔ⤙ᵔ๑)𐂐⋆.˚ @weichu.huang is a queer dancer, writer and artist. They whakapapa to Xiamen, China and now live, laugh and love in Tāmaki Makaurau. Since graduating, they have worked across live and documented performance with choreographers, musicians, artists and filmmakers including Dance Plant Collective, Yuka O’Shanessy (Public Record), All My Friends and Ersha Island. Weichu is interested in creating work that bridges artistic disciplines and seeks collaborations that both nourish and challenge this interest. 🥢༘⋆𓐐☕︎𖦹 Zephyr Zhang is a writer, performer and general silly goose. Their poetry has been published locally and internationally, in places like Ōrongohau | Best New Zealand Poems, Cordite and Landfall. Their debut chapbook, moonlight circuit, was published this year as part of Auckland University Press’ AUP New Poets 12. @klaxoon are very excited to be reading some poems about food at songs about food, surrounded by people dressed as food. /\_/\ (\ __ /) A__A ( ˶•o•˶) ( •ω• ) ( •⤙• ) ଘ(ა🍱) (ა🍙૮)｡ (🍜٩ )੭$

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