Celebrating Pandit Ravi Shankar: A Musical Tribute in Lucknow
Ronu Majumdar, Tarun Bhattacharya, and Mysore Manjunath unite for Pandit Ravi Shankar’s memorial event in Lucknow
Hindustan Times
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In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, a musical tribute titled 'Soul of India Through Music' was held to honor Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar on his 107th birth anniversary. Renowned artists, including Ronu Majumdar, Tarun Bhattacharya, and Mysore Manjunath, performed various classical pieces, emphasizing the need for more events celebrating the music legend.
- 01The event commemorated Pandit Ravi Shankar's 107th birth anniversary.
- 02Performers included renowned artists Ronu Majumdar, Tarun Bhattacharya, and Mysore Manjunath.
- 03The program featured a modified version of the patriotic Bharat Gaan.
- 04It was organized by the Pandit Ravi Shankar Foundation and UPSNA.
- 05Artists highlighted the importance of continuing musical tributes to Shankar.
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On the 107th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar, a tribute event titled Soul of India Through Music took place at the Sant Gadge Auditorium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Esteemed figures from the Indian classical music scene, including Padma Shri Ronu Majumdar on flute, Padma Shri Tarun Bhattacharya on santoor, and Pandit Mysore Manjunath on violin, delivered a captivating performance. The event commenced with a rendition of Bharat Gaan, originally written by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, performed by singers Tejaswani Ingle, Mukta Chatterji, Rahul Awasthi, and Ashish Tiwari, along with their students. Majumdar expressed delight at performing in front of Lucknow's knowledgeable audience, while Bhattacharya emphasized the need for more musical events honoring Shankar. The program was organized by the Pandit Ravi Shankar Foundation, led by his nephew Navrang Chatterji, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy (UPSNA). The event showcased the rich cultural heritage of Lucknow and the enduring legacy of Pandit Ravi Shankar.
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This event fosters appreciation for classical music and encourages local artists to engage in cultural activities.
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