Khailo Khailo Nandlala Hum Sang Hori Rangeeli’ — you have the chance to listen to many such compositions that evoke the mood of Holi-Dhuleti festivities. Saptak Archives has organized a two-day live baithak and workshop at Nandan Mehta Art Gallery on March 6 and 7.
Classical and folk music are vital constituents of the Holi-Dhuleti festival. Saptak Archives’ concert, workshop, and a three-day music programme in the first half of this month seek to celebrate those traditions.
“In tune with the gaiety of the spring season, the music programmes are planned to add vibrancy to the festival of colors,” said Manju Mehta, the founding trustee of Saptak. On March 6 and 7, Saptak will host a live baithak and a workshop at the Nandan Mehta Art Gallery. Satyasheel Desdhpande, a senior vocalist, will render various compositions that contain the hues of the festival.
Hemant Bhatt, a tabla artiste at Saptak, says: “More than 80 students will attend the two-day workshop at the gallery. The artiste will also give a lecture on festive compositions from various gharanas.”
The Hindu month of Phalgun is the period of blossoming flowers that herald spring. This is the time for the earth to rejuvenate itself and this month’s refreshing fervor is linked with the festival of Holi. “This festival’s mood is truly captured in the festival-oriented compositions that contain the theme of harvest and message of hope,” says Mehta. “The listeners at the workshop will explore the link between the festival and music that contains spirit of the festival.”
Saptak has also organized a three-day music programme from March 15 at ATMA hall. Shaunak Abhisheki, a vocalist, will perform on March 15. A solo tabla performance by Pandit Ramkumar is to take place on March 16, and a vocal recital by Padma Talwarkar will be held on March 17.
