Bringing together political, economic, cultural and social studies, this cross-curriculum approach allows students to explore the diversity inherent in our social and natural environments, including human diversity and world cultures. Through this study we are able to contextualize contemporary soci…
Roop Verma, world-renowned sitar virtuoso – a brilliant concert performer, teacher and composer—performs live at Chapman University. After a screening of the acclaimed film “Dalai Lama Renaissance”, Roop Verma (who composed and provided the soundtrack for the film) and a distinguished ensemble of fellow musicians will perform music from the film. “Dalai Lama Renaissance” follows the journey of some of the world’s most distinctive thinkers – from nuclear physicists to self-help experts, with narration by actor Harrison Ford – to see the Dalai Lama at his Indian home-in-exile and discuss a way to freedom for Tibet and humanity. The soundtrack flows from the voluntary contribution of a diverse yet serendipitously harmonious group of musical fellow travelers brought together by percussionist and producer Michel Tyabji.” Musicians: Michel Tyabji, music director, producer, composer, arranger and performer; Roop Verma, sitarist and composer, who composed Indian classical and sacred music for the film; Tashi Sharzur, the renowned singer of traditional Tibetan music, was contributing composer and music consultant.
After a screening of the acclaimed film “Dalai Lama Renaissance”, Roop Verma,—world-renowned sitar virtuoso – a brilliant concert performer, teacher and composer discusses his views and experiences with the Dalai Lama. “Dalai Lama Renaissance” follows the journey of some of the world’s most distinctive thinkers – from nuclear physicists to self-help experts, with narration by actor Harrison Ford – to see the Dalai Lama at his Indian home-in-exile and discuss a way to freedom for Tibet and humanity. The soundtrack flows from the voluntary contribution of a diverse yet serendipitously harmonious group of musical fellow travelers brought together by percussionist and producer Michel Tyabji.” Musicians: Michel Tyabji, music director, producer, composer, arranger and performer; Roop Verma, sitarist and composer, who composed Indian classical and sacred music for the film; Tashi Sharzur, the renowned singer of traditional Tibetan music, was contributing composer and music consultant.