Feb 20 2025 to Feb 20 2025 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Amir Khusro, a revered disciple of the great Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, was not only a mystic but also a spiritual poet whose works transcended boundaries. After Auliya had a vision of Lord Krishna in a dream, he encouraged Khusro to compose songs and poems in honor of the deity.

This evening will feature a beautiful presentation of Khusro’s heartfelt tribute to Krishna. Six distinctive compositions, created by renowned Hindustani Classical vocalist Madhumita Ray, will showcase Khusro’s genius in various classical genres such as Khayal, Thumri, Hori, and Qawwali. Each piece will offer a unique musical journey, illustrating the depth and creativity of Khusro’s work.

Supported by :

Performers
Madhumita Ray
Vocalist

Madhumita received her initial training at Gandharv Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi, from where she obtained her Sangeet Alankar in 1984. She went on to train under Pandit Vasant Thakar and Ustad Ghulam Taqi Khan & Ghulam Hussain Khan, and finally the Rudra Veena maestro Ustad Asad Ali Khan. Madhumita has performed in some of the most prestigious festivals and venues in India and abroad. Even though committed to Hindustani Classical form, Madhumita has experimented with other art forms as an artiste and artiste-curator like Jazz, Folk/Baul, Spoken Word and Visual Arts.

Madhumita is a music educator specializing in voice culture therapy. Her voice culture clinics have trained not only students of Hindustani Classical but also of folk, jazz and pop music. Madhumita has taken the healing and therapeutic power of music to underprivileged children, victims of abuse, patients of HIV/AIDS, and regular individuals seeking healing. She has been a special educator for the non-profit Deepalaya (New Delhi) for three years.

Madhumita’s research into various aspects of music, address sociological nuances such as subcontinental syncretism, minorities and vulnerable groups. Her ongoing study of Sufi philosophy in Hindustani classical and semi-classical music shine a light on subcontinental tradition,in  particular, the secular,syncretic fabric of India’s past.
Partho Mukherjee
Tabla Artist

Partha Mukherjee is one of the most versatile tabla players in today’s younger generation. A dazzling performer and an incessant innovator, Partha has carved a niche for himself in the world of percussion. He now has over 20 years of performing experience both as an accomplished soloist and accompanist for over a thousand performances in classical vocal, instrument and dance performances . Partha’s started learning Tabla at the early age of six under the tutelage of Pt. Kishore Banerjee, a senior disciple of the renowned classical musician Pandit Gyan Prakash Ghosh. Rapidly grasping the intricacies of the Delhi, Farukhabad and Lucknow Gharanas, Partha started specializing in the Farukhabad Gharana style under stalwart artist Pandit Shubhankar Banerjee.

 
Narasimha Kulkarni
Harmonium Artist

Pandit Narsimha Kulkarni is a well known harmonium player and also classical vocalist. He learnt harmonium from the late legendary artist Pandit Vasanta kanakapur Dharwad and classical vocal from Smt.Saroj Angarkar Gulbarga. He is also taking vocal guidance from Pt.Madhav Gudi . He gives the solo harmonium and vocal performances. He has also provided harmonium accompaniment to many young and a legendary artist such as Pt.Madhav Gudi, Pt.Venkatesh Kumar,  Pt. Vinayak Torvi, Pt. Parmeshwar Hegde, Pt. Ganpati Bhat Hasanagi, Pt.Praveen Godakhindi,  Pt.Kaivalya Kumar Gurav, Pt.Jayateerth Mevundi, Ustad Faiyaz khan, Kavita Krishnamurthy, and many others. He accompanied in Harmonium lehara to Pt.Ravindra Yavagal,  Rajendra Nakod, Udayraj karpoor. He also accompanied in kathak programs, Jugalbandi programs, Kannada and culture programs and Akashvani and Doordarshan. Presently he is living in Bangalore and teaching vocal and Harmonium classes.