Oct 04 2024 to Oct 04 2024 6:30 p.m.

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Price: Free, but registration is required. Book/Buy

Where

Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)

Kasturba Road, Bengaluru 560001

Event Description

On the occasion of his centenary birth anniversary, the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) is honoured to celebrate the life, legacy, and music of Pandit Kumar Gandharva. As one of the most innovative and visionary artists of the 20th century, he played a pivotal role in shaping the arts in modern India. His unique approach to music and his fearless experimentation with tradition have left a lasting impact on generations of musicians and artists across various disciplines. This special celebration is designed to take the audience on an immersive journey into the world of Pandit Kumar Gandharva.

The event will seamlessly blend his timeless compositions with deeply personal anecdotes and memories shared by his daughter and disciple Sushri Kalapini Komkali. These stories will provide rare insights into his aesthetic philosophy, approach to creativity, and the way Pandit Kumar Gandharva perceived the world around him.

The event will be led by his daughter, Sushri Kalapini Komkali, an accomplished vocalist who has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting her father’s musical legacy. Through her narrative, she will offer a glimpse into the remarkable journey of Pandit Gandharva, from his early days as a child prodigy to becoming one of the most respected and revered musicians in India. Her presentation will highlight the challenges he faced, his innovative spirit, and the profound love he had for music and humanity. She will present her father’s original compositions.