Suchitra Iyer – Mazhe Mazhe
Suchitra Iyer’s album Sunaad, produced through her artist residency at Jack Straw, is a collection of Hindustani classical compositions by Indian-American composers from the Pacific Northwest. The album reflects the nurturing community of classical music practitioners who have created a space for shared learning and growth. The songs showcase different aspects of North Indian music, from lyrical to percussive to devotional.
Inspired by these mentors, Suchitra composed the music for a piece of poetry by 14th century female poet Soyrabai. In “Mazhe Mazhe,” the poet urges us to remove ourselves from the illusion of the world and stop pursuing material success. Suchitra is accompanied by Manoj Deshpande on tabla (drums) and Deepashri Joglekar on harmonium (keys). Sunaad is available on all major streaming services: https://linktr.ee/suchitraiyermusic
