Classical vocalists engage in ’Taal Kacheri’ celebrating B-day of (late) Pt Jasraj in Indore Music Festival, Madhya Pradesh
Celebrating the birthday of Indian classical vocalist (late) Pandit Jasraj, a recipient of various prestigious awards and honours including Padma Shri (1975), Padma Bhushan (1990) and Padma Vibhushan (2000), various vocalists engaged in ‘Taal Kacheri’ in Indore music festival. The festival was organised at Labh Mandapam by Sangeet Gurukul.
“Pt Jasraj is credited with creating a new form of jugalbandi called Jasrangi. The Jasrangi is styled on the ancient system of moorchhana, between a male and a female vocalist, who individually sing different ragas at the same time,” organiser and vocalist Gautam Kale said.
He added that Pt Jasraj also popularised semi-classical musical styles, such as Haveli Sangeet, that involves semi-classical performances in temples.
Padma Shri Vijay Ghate, a tabla player, who had accompanied Pt Jasraj in several performances, also paid his respect to the vocalist.
Gino Banks, an Indian drummer and member of the fusion band 'Nexus', participated in the musical conversation known as Taal Kacheri as well. Banks is third-generation Nepalese/Indian musician who describes himself as a jazz-rock-fusion drummer.
Adding more style to the conversation, Mridangam expert and vocalist Sridhar Parthasarathy performed in the classical concert. Dr Deepak Khirwadkar, director of south central zone cultural centre (SCZCC) was the guest of honour.
“Pt Jasraj is credited with creating a new form of jugalbandi called Jasrangi. The Jasrangi is styled on the ancient system of moorchhana, between a male and a female vocalist, who individually sing different ragas at the same time,” organiser and vocalist Gautam Kale said.
He added that Pt Jasraj also popularised semi-classical musical styles, such as Haveli Sangeet, that involves semi-classical performances in temples.
Padma Shri Vijay Ghate, a tabla player, who had accompanied Pt Jasraj in several performances, also paid his respect to the vocalist.
Gino Banks, an Indian drummer and member of the fusion band 'Nexus', participated in the musical conversation known as Taal Kacheri as well. Banks is third-generation Nepalese/Indian musician who describes himself as a jazz-rock-fusion drummer.
Adding more style to the conversation, Mridangam expert and vocalist Sridhar Parthasarathy performed in the classical concert. Dr Deepak Khirwadkar, director of south central zone cultural centre (SCZCC) was the guest of honour.