Classical overtones Enjoy traditional musical tunes from the East and the West

Classical overtones

Enjoy traditional musical tunes from the East and the West

“There is so much that our traditional heritage offers in performing arts from across regions that we’d need several dedicated lifetimes to even understand some forms,” Banyan Tree CMD, Mahesh Babu told After Hrs while announcing plans for the 4th Kala Virasat festival on October 20. “While displaying India’s rich heritage of performing arts across genres, we have tried to create unique combinations of artistes in a way that it only enhances their appeal for music lovers of all age groups.” The first act will feature the best of from the East and the West. This ensemble will feature one of the most sought after sitar maestro Ustad Shujaat Khan, legendary ghatam maestro Vikku Vinayakram, the internationally acclaimed violinist duo Ganesh and Kumaresh and one of the finest saxophonist from America, George Brooks. “Mumbai has always responded beautifully to experimental concerts. We are nevertheless excited about Kala Virasat since we will try out new compositions,” said Ustad Shujat Khan who added, “The on-the-spur improvisations only add to the magic of concerts like these.” In keeping with tradition, the finale will be a Sufi qawwali performance by the Chishti brothers and their troupe from Sambalpur, Muradabad. The group is a pioneer in the promotion of India’s vast treasure of rare performing arts. For 16 years now, it has built numerous platforms to put a spotlight on artistes and art forms not just from India but across the globe. Whether it is the all India Sufi music festival Ruhaniyat, the monsoon music festival Barkha Ritu or the Carnatic festival Dakshinayan, these events are looked forward to both by music lovers and the music fraternity.