Adrienne Kane
I really want to congratulate you on your show and tell you what an absolute delight it was to see it. It was really joyful and uplifting. Even the serious parts were uplifting in their own beautiful way.
Sabrina
...I do find you’re are a great dancer and singer and artist...I thought you were first of all a tabla player and were dancing as a hobby so I was surprised to see how beautifully you danced...And your songs haunted me for days, Really It was beautiful.... I really had not felt that happy and inspired for a long time. You were radiant, graceful and powerful at the same time, blessing us with something beyound words, something coming from your deep heart, I was really moved and Mansur also. I must say I did not think you were such an accomplished dancer and writer and singer, you were just what an artist has to be, a true artist, giving words and reality to our feelings, creating this community of hearts and letting our emotions flow through your body and words. I loved every part of it, it was like a dream. Thanks Jaysi for this courageous undertaking. I can imagine how much work it has been. I can't wait to see you another time. A lily, this big white flower that was on your temple, flowered in my garden, reminded me of you.
Lots of love.
Bruce Barrett
Your dancing is incredible. I would very much like to see your next performance, perhaps with my daughter Nola, and would even consider travelling to do so.
Joan Griffin
I just wanted to let you know how great the performance was and how good it was to see you so happy in Minnesota. I knew the performance would be great, but I didn't know how great. I'm so impressed with how reflective it was of who you are, what you believe in, what you've been through, and what you hope for others. It was so full of optimism, compassion, humor, fun, and love. I loved it (and the costumes).
Debbie Davis
Jaysi, thank you for the performance. You seem limitless - dancing, poetry, speaking insight... I concur with Gil - you're amazing. I also enjoyed your musicians. One of my favorite parts was your vocal duet with Wallace...
Judy Anderson
Thank you so much for your performance tonight. It was BEAUTIFUL, and inspiring. I was completely awed by what you do and am so glad Kathryn could see it too. It is something she will remember.
Andrew Wilke
It's been nearly a month and a half since you graced us with your performance of Lamps on Lilypads here in Madison (WI). And yet the inspiration continues...thank-you for the inspiration. Your Art has affected me ... and others too. Please do continue ;~)
Shanti,
Jerome
Wonderful performance ... gotta say. Clever, inventive, in a very personal way. One of the most intriguing moves or poses was when your back was to us -arched, articulated in a very expressive way. Never seen anything quite like it. Nice.
Hope you will revive the show elsewhere and/or in the future.
Cheers,
Eric Norton, Head of Children's Services, McMillan Memorial Library
Please thank Ben, Wallace and Tim once again for your wonderful performance here last night. It is always my pleasure to bring performers to our small town that can bridge the gap to the rest of the world. I'm especially pleased that so many families brought their young children who were all so attentive to what was undoubtedly a new and very different art form for them. It is always good for people to open the door to something new but I think it is especially powerful for young children. As I danced to Zakir Hussein playing tabla and tar on the Mondo Head album by Kodo, I thought of all of you playing and dancing love and understanding into our midwestern hearts. Travel in peace and joy.
Light and Life, Love and Laughter,
Shawna
I wanted to share with you how much I enjoyed Lamps on Lilypads Saturday at Bhaskar's. I was so glad you were able to travel to Folsom to share your incredible art with us. I wanted to tell you this after the show, but I was feeling shy and I am never sure whether artists want to be bombarded by fans post-show. I was deeply moved and inspired by the progression of the music and dance - especially ending with love. The rest of the day, I felt so uplifted from my personal burdens - and I am grateful for having a moment of inner peace without all of the daily stuff clouding my vision. Anyway, I hope you understand how you touch people's lives by being the beautiful people you are - your talents are a catalyst for your audiences in ways you may not ever see. I truly appreciate the fusion aspect of the show: the contemporary piece (forgot the song! - by the Bengals? uh, no I don't think that was it..), the Spanish song- and the poetry in addition to the already phenomenal Classical Indian music and dance. This is what I found so RICH about the show - the versatility to incorporate different sounds and dances from other cultures - and it melted in so well. Brilliant! I appreciated that you took the time to explain what is happening in the music (the framework of music/speech ..end on sum, for instance..) - I find I enjoy performance more when when everything isn't a complete mystery. This was the first time I have seen Kathak dance (I study Bharat Natyam and Odissi with Meena) and I LO-OVE it! Oh how beautiful and alive the music, dance, song/story were together. Since I hadn't been seen a Kathak performance, I wasn't sure what was appropriate behavior from the audience. I wanted to laugh out loud, cheer/clap, and cry - but felt unsure whether I was supposed to be quiet.. so I was silent. I hope you had a good time - again, thank you for sharing this beautiful show!!
Have a wonderful day.
With love and joy,