A Dialogue of Rhythms between Indian Traditional Dance and Western Percussion
Dedicated to the Essence of Music While Creating Intriguing Sounds from Unusual Perspectives

SAMA is a collaboration of two artists from very different backgrounds: Arushi Mudgal, the famous dancer of Indian traditional Odissi, and Roland Auzet, French composer and percussionist. Through witty dialogues and debates, they build a bridge between music and dance, and jointly beat a new path in European percussive music. While Roland Auzet beats drums and percussion instruments, hand-made and traditional, Arushi Mudgal dances along with the rhythms and shows the most fascinating technique that seemingly makes feet and floor into oneness. It’s all about musicality and rhythm. SAMA represents a commitment to openness, to discovering something new in others, and using it as inspiration on the journey from tradition to innovation.