Banyan Tree
Presents
SWARA- Music for life
An initiative of Banyan Tree to spread the beauty of Indian music to the tier two cities of India
Date: Saturday, 8th March 2014| Venue: Shri Sai Sabaghruha, Nagpur |
Time: 6:30 pm
India is known for its rich culture and the magnificent history of its art forms and legendary artists that hail from different corners of the country. Swara- Music for Life is an initiative of Banyan Tree to spread the beauty of Indian music and also feature young talents as well as legendary maestros in two tier cities of India. After an overwhelming response received over last two years, in Nagpur, Vishakhapatnam, Mysore, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Surat and Jaipur we are keen to bring back this endeavor to the music lovers of Nagpur.
Today, there seem to be a lot of festivals that are focusing either on popular Film music or experimental fusion music. However, in Swara, the emphasis is on the traditional expressions of our performing arts, so as to give exposure to the essence of these forms, as well as generate larger audiences for them.
About the artists
Ustad Shahid Pervez
Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan is one of the finest sitar players alive today. His dazzling virtuosity and innovative genius have earned him a legacy as a giant of the sitar. Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan learned his craft from his father, Ustad Aziz Khan, and enjoys an impeccable pedigree. He is a seventh generation heir to the sitar’s first family, the Etawah Gharana. His global reputation as an awe inspiring performer is complemented by another rare gift – his ability to spread his music as a dedicated and loving guru. Ustad Shahid Parvez sums up his mastery of this most intricate art form with a profoundly simple philosophy: “Music is my life”.
Pt. Anindo Chatterjee
A rare luminary of Indian Classical Music, Pt. Anindo Chatterjee belongs to the Farukhabad gharana. Gifted with an ability to summon crystal-clear melodies from his tabla, he has evolved into one of the world’s greatest tabla players. Trained from his early childhood by Guru Padmabhusan Jnan Prakash Ghosh, he has developed a unique style expanding upon his vast knowledge of the tradition. Both technically and artistically, he is a milestone for future generations to follow, for whom he is a devoted Guru with some very promising disciples, including his son Anubrata. He is equally regarded as a soloist and an accompanist and has shared the stage with almost all the great musicians of India. In acknowledgment of his immense contribution to music, he was awarded the “Sangeet Natak Akademy Award” in 2002, presented by the President of India.
About Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree Events is a pioneer in the promotion of India’s vast treasure of rich as well as rare performing arts. For over 18 years now, we have built numerous platforms to put a spotlight on the artists and art forms not just from India but also from other countries. Needless to say, we share an excellent rapport with the artiste community extending over almost 2 decades. Some notable examples of our national events are-
- Ruhaniyat – The biggest All India Sufi & Mystic Music festival
- Barkha Ritu – The biggest all India monsoon music festival
- Dakshinayan – A treat of Carnatic music
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