How about engaging yourself in music baithaks, art-appreciation workshops, heritage tours and a lot more at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. To promote art, culture and heritage, IITK has established a new cell “APPROACH” under the office of dean of students’ affairs. An introductory Certificate Course on Art Appreciation – Hindustani Classical Music has been launched by the cell …
Everybody has a Pandit Jasraj moment to cherish. Today, there are several schools and music academies under Pandit Jasraj’s name, not just in Rajasthan and Haryana, the cradle of Mewati gharana, but even in Kerala. In an interview with The Hindu, Pandit Jasraj said, “You may think there should be a domination of Carnatic music in Kerala, but it is …
In a career spanning eight decades, Pandit Jasraj has been awarded numerous accolades and titles. Legendary Hindustani classical vocalist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Pandit Jasraj passed away on Monday in New Jersey, reports Press Trust of India after receiving a confirmation from his daughter Durga Jasraj. Apart from being a legend in his own right, Jasraj also mentored several other …
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