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Music to soothe your soul this monsoon

DNMUM247058 | 6/13/2012 | Author : Yogesh Pawar | WC :284

For the first time musicians Satish Vyas and Rashid Khan will perform together in the city
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Malhar Rang Seasons Melodious Expressions, a concert featuring Santoor Maestro Satish Vyas and vocalist Rashid Khan from Kolkatta, on June 14 at Nehru Centre, Worli will usher the monsoon into Mumbai. Both artistes, have built a substantial fan base and have an uncanny knack of leaving audiences spellbound. Shashi Vyas, Director of Pancham Nishad, organisers of the concert says, "Indian classical music has a strong relationship with seasons. There are ragas which suit the season perfectly. Even as every living being waits anxiously for the first shower, audiences hunger for such musical treats."
Late legendary vocalist Bhimsen Joshi once heard Rashid Khan in a concert and exclaimed, "The future of classical music is saf
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