The Raza Foundation - गगन मण्डल बीच में आवाज़ | कुमार गन्धर्व शती विशेष कार्यक्रम (05)

गगन मण्डल बीच में आवाज़ | कुमार गन्धर्व शती विशेष कार्यक्रम
Presented by The Raza Foundation
in collaboration with India International Centre
📍 Seminar Hall 1, 2 & 3, Kamladevi Block, India International Centre, New Delhi
📅 Held on 26th August 2023

On the occasion of the birth centenary of the legendary vocalist Kumar Gandharva (1924–1992), The Raza Foundation and India International Centre jointly presented “गगन मण्डल बीच में आवाज़”—a day-long celebration of his music, thought, and artistic legacy.

The event unfolded in four enriching sessions:

🎼 संगीत विचार (11:00 AM – 1:30 PM)
Satyasheel Deshpande, Anubhuti Sharma, Madan Soni, Arun Khopkar, Partha Dutta, Neela Bhagwat, Jyotirmaya Sharma

🎼 संगीत व्यवहार (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Vidyadhar Vyas, Madhup Mudgal, Manjari Sinha, Priyavrat Soni, Aastik Vachaspati

🎼 रागरचना लोकरचना (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM)
Dhruv Shukla, Kalapini Komkali, Rajeev Vora, Shabnam Virmani, Udayan Vajpeyi

🎼 उपस्थिति-अनुपस्थिति (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
Kumar Shahani, Gulammohammed Sheikh, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Bhuvnesh Komkali

This special tribute brought together eminent musicians, scholars, critics, and artists to reflect on Kumar Gandharva’s unique musical vision, deep engagement with folk and classical traditions, and his enduring influence on the world of Indian music.

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