City to witness the 3rd edition of ‘Namacha Gajar’
Pune, 27 June 2017: Renowned vocalists are set to present the third edition of ‘Namacha Gajar’, a devotional music programme based on Abhangas and bhajanas. The programme has received overwhelming response from the Punekars and will be entering in its third year. Organised by Kalashree Sangeet Mandal in association with ABIL this event will be held on this Friday, June 30th, at the MES Bal Shikshan Mandir Auditorium, Mayur Colony, Kothrud at 5.30 pm. Entry for this programme is free for all and will be on a first come first serve basis.
Organised every year to commemorate the tradition of ‘Waari’ this musical programme celebrates the spirit of pilgrims and renowned artists mesmerise the audience with Abhangas and Bhajanas. This year, senior vocalist from the Jaipur-Atroulli Gharana, Pandita Aarti Ankalikar-Tikekar and renowned devotional vocalist Pt. Shankarao Vairagkar will be performing at this event. Gracing the stage there will also be Pt. Bhimsen Joshi’s son and disciple vocalist Pt. Shrinivas Joshi from Kirana Gharana along with his son Master Viraj Joshi.
The vocalists will be accompanied by Prashant Pandav on Tabla, Avinash Dighe on Harmonium, Gambhir Maharaj on Pakhawaj and Sadashiv Maharaj on TaalVadya. Mangesh Waghmare will anchor this programme. On this occasion, senior vocalist Pt. Shounak Abhisheki will be felicitated with the ‘Vaishnav Award’ for his exemplary contribution in the field of Hindustani classical music and in the memory of late Pt. H.B. Vishwanath Maharaj Ingle.
