Dogri Lok Sangeet presented by Asha & Group under ICCR’s Horizon Series

Dogri artists being honoured by dignitaries during a cultural programme at Bari-Brahmana, Jammu.
Dogri artists being honoured by dignitaries during a cultural programme at Bari-Brahmana, Jammu.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Dec 29: Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), a cultural wing of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) as a part of its cultural activities once again showcased the mesmerizing singing performance of Asha Kesar & Group under its monthly Horizon Series at Auditorium of Rich Harvest School, Bassi Kallan, Bari Brahmana, Jammu.
In his welcome address, N K Shil, Regional Director of ICCR, said that the council started its monthly programme under horizon series in Jammu in the month of July 2012 and delivered more than 86 such programmes.
He said today yet another enthralling singing performance “Dogri Lok Sangeet” was presented by popular singer Asha Kesar & Group who hardly needs any introduction. Another striking feature of the programme was the breathtaking anchoring done by versatile presenter, Miss Rajini.
Today’s performance began with “Kar chhutti aiya, o jammu a maiya..nokra shoukara”…. which captivated everyone in the audience with the powerful singing of Asha Kesar. Those who accompanied the singer were also the masters in their respective instruments. They included Balkhani (flute), Vijay (Dholak) and Mahender Lal (Harmonium). The singing touched the climax when she sang “main meriya jammu dey raiyan chambha a kinni door”.

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