As with all Navrang’s presentation, there is no doubt that this concert will be a very memorable one and true to its title – SONG OF THE SOULFUL STRINGS. Sitar is an instrument that has gained world-wide popularity among Indian instruments, and many artistes of non-Indian cultures have taken keen interest in it.
Ustad Shahid Parvez is first a vocalist and like many great Indian instrumentalists, a Tabla player as well. He then took Sitar playing under tutelage of his father and Guru Ustad Aziz Khan. They descend from six generations of Sitarists.
The playing style of Etawah Gharana is very much in the hands of Ustad ji. His rendering is that of Gayaki Ang (melody presentation) and is renowned for his lyricism in notes and blending the melody with rhythm intricacies.
Rhythm accompaniment will be provided by our very own PRITAM VIRDEE. This will be very satisfying to the visions of Navrang that our able artiste has been chosen by an artiste of Ustad ji’s calibre to accompany him. This is not a usual situation among high musical circles and therefore a matter of pride for us all. An artiste has to really struggle hard to accompany another artiste who is highly accomplished. It shows how able is our own Tabla Nawaz, Pritam, a disciple of his uncle Gurdev Singh.
Folks, do not miss this concert. It is Sitar, it has the greatest maestro on the stage and with our own Kenyan Pritam accompanying.
Get your tickets form Easy Surf, 1st floor, Sarit Centre. Rates are 3000/-, 2500/- and 1700/-. For further details you may call 0733265336.
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time: 8:30pm until 11:30pm
where: Oshwal Academy Nairobi Junior High
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