Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 23: Nirvana Academy organized a Dogri Folk Music programme “Duggar Rang” at KL Saigal Hall where various artists of Jammu region enthralled audience with Dogri and Pahari folk songs. The programme was supported by Sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi.
Krishan Lal Verma, famous tabla player and Retd HoD Fine Arts College was the chief guest while Vikrant Dogra, vice president, Federation of Indian Blood Donors was the special guest.
Introducing the artists to the jam-packed audience, President Nirvana Academy Hitesh Badyal took pride in showcasing the most outstanding young singers of the State who have made their name in the music world with their sheer capability and hard work.
Ten singing sensations of the state viz Kuldeep Kumar, Victor, Arti, Asha, Amit Bhawra, Ankit, Pranav, Ruchi, Riya and Nikhil featured in the programme of Dogri folk music. Haripriya and Kunwar two child artist of the State also enthralled the audience with their melodious voice.
Programme started with a bhajan, written by Late Praduman Singh Jindrahia. Kuldeep Kumar sung “tus ge jaani jaan prabhu ji” and paid his tribute to legendary folk singer Praduman Singh Jindrahia. Kuldeep Kumar a classical trained singer brought the flavour of the Dogri music in his singing and transported audience to Duggar culture through his mesmerizing folk songs.
Amit Bhawara sung “Gali gali banjara” while Arti and Asha sung “Kapade toan Kane roan kunjua” “Pal bhar bai jaana”, which were highly appreciated by the audience.
Haripriya and Kunwar child artist of the State took the musical evening to a new graph when both performed “Chan mada chadeya” in a duet performance. Naresh Kumar accompanied on tabla and victor on flute. Pronav Kumar accompanied on percussions “Mrakash”.
Meenakshi Sharma, general secretary, Nirvana Academy presented vote of thanks.
The programme was conducted by Tarun Sharma.
Among others present were Dr Kewal Samnotra, Neeraj Sharma, vice president, NA, Nishant Vaid, Pr and Publicity Secretary NA, Santosh Sharma and Shaveta Sharma.
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