Classical treat

SD Sharma

The role of musical institutions in maintaining the supreme cause of music is to ensure that the music flows spontaneously for generations. Heralding a new era in promotion of Hindustani classical music and art realms the Pracheen Kala Kendra has ventured to organize a three day vocal and sitar festival.

October 14. Rita Dev (vocalist)

The Banaras Gharana vocalist Rita Dev, a foremost disciple of legendary Girija Devi.

Shakir Khan (sitar maestro)

Shakir Khan is energetically following in the musical footsteps of his father and guru — the sitar maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan.

Saturday, October 15 Meeta Pandit (vocalist)

Acknowledged as the scion of the Gwalior Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music, Meeta Pandit is carrying the rich musical legacy of Gwalior Gharana.

Adnan Khan (sitar)

The son and disciple of renowned sitar player Ustad Saeed Khan of Kirana gharana, Adnan has performed in prestigious festivals.

Sunday October 16 Arshad Ali Khan (vocal) Arshad Ali

Arshad Ali, the grandson of the legendary sarangi maestro late Ustad Shakoor Khan is considered a child prodigy.

Dhruv Bedi (sitar)

Dhruv Bedis grooming in sitar began under his father Jagdeep Singh Bedi, internationally renowned sitar artiste.

At Punjab Kala Bhavan- 16 at 6.00 PM — TNS