Classical, folk traditions delight Ahmedabad

SPIC MACAY organized a three-day state convention in the city from July 13 to 15. On Sunday, the climax of the convention was marked by an exquisite performance by Manju Mehta, noted sitarist and the founder of Saptak. Mehta played the rare raga Gurjaritodi which charged the venue with its devotional flourish. Mehta said, “It […]

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Experts to discuss new tech that can preserve old classical music gems

In an effort to preserve century-old recordings of live classical music performances, Saptak Archives has convened the first ever national music conference in the city on June 27. As many as 16 musicologists from Mumbai, Delhi and other cities will discuss new ways of preserving recordings at the conference. Praful Anubhai of Saptak, said, “We […]

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French and Indian musical notes to merge

French artists and Carnatic musicians to play novel notes Imagine hearing Carnatic-styled vocal recital of Sanskrit shloka Shantakaram Bhajagshayanam Padmanabham Suresham – in a musical backdrop created with amalgamation of sounds of bass, lead guitar, soprano saxophone and drum. And can you visualize artists performing Kathak and Bharat Natyam on these tunes accompanied by flute, […]

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City gets a new music fest to honour maestro

Pandit Nandan Mehta Smruti Samaroh Begins Nandan Mehta, legendary tabla maestro known for his brainchild — Saptak — the country’s biggest annual Indian classical music festival held in January every year, committed his life to preserving the tradition of Hindustani classical music. In an innovative way to pay homage to him, City Pulse Film and […]

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Music to add colours to Holi

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 […]

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