Sahitya Kala Parishad, along with the department of culture and Languages, is gearing up to celebrate the richness of Indian classical music and dance with the festival of young musicians and dancers, a three-day festival which brings together India’s varied heritage and timeless traditions of classical art forms.
The event will be a medley of different Hindustani music and dance performances. Young artists between the age group of 20 and 25 will display their talents at the festival.
Some of the names are: Sameer Ahmed Alvi (sarangi), Veethika Tikko (santoor), Supriya Naik (Oddissi), Dakshina
Vidyanathan (Bharatnatyam), Anubhuti Sharma (vocal), Suhel Saeed Khan (sitar), Jenia Chanu (Manipuri dance) and Amit Khinchi (Kathak dance).
‘This festival is like a celebration for young artists like us, who are dedicated to carry forward India’s timeless traditions of classical music and dance. The roots of Indian classical music are very strong. Ranging from rich traditional gharanas to the latest blends, Indian classical music covers everything,’ said santoor player Veethika Tikkoo.
Delhi’s Anubhuti Sharma, a 23-year-old student pursuing research in music at JNU, is one of the performers who will present vocal recital.’This is my first public concert. Such festivals give good opportunities to the young people invloved with music,’ she said.
DETAIL
At- Shri Ram Centre, Mandi House
When- 23- 25 January
Timings- 6.30 pm onwards
The event will be a medley of different Hindustani music and dance performances. Young artists between the age group of 20 and 25 will display their talents at the festival.
Some of the names are: Sameer Ahmed Alvi (sarangi), Veethika Tikko (santoor), Supriya Naik (Oddissi), Dakshina
Vidyanathan (Bharatnatyam), Anubhuti Sharma (vocal), Suhel Saeed Khan (sitar), Jenia Chanu (Manipuri dance) and Amit Khinchi (Kathak dance).
‘This festival is like a celebration for young artists like us, who are dedicated to carry forward India’s timeless traditions of classical music and dance. The roots of Indian classical music are very strong. Ranging from rich traditional gharanas to the latest blends, Indian classical music covers everything,’ said santoor player Veethika Tikkoo.
Delhi’s Anubhuti Sharma, a 23-year-old student pursuing research in music at JNU, is one of the performers who will present vocal recital.’This is my first public concert. Such festivals give good opportunities to the young people invloved with music,’ she said.
DETAIL
At- Shri Ram Centre, Mandi House
When- 23- 25 January
Timings- 6.30 pm onwards