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The popular Sankat Mochan festival in Benaras celebrates inclusivity as much as music
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The popular Sankat Mochan festival in Benaras celebrates inclusivity as much as music
For the second year in a row, one of the most popular and eagerly awaited classical music and dance festivals, Sankat Mochan of Benaras was held online, from May 1 to 6. From the familiar open air temple courtyard, the anchor made announcements; some live performances by local artistes were recorded there, while artistes from across the country sent their recorded
haazris (a term used for performances at this festival). The
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Pt. Rajan Mishra’s music perfectly blended the Benaras gharana’s ethos with contemporary sensibility
As the pandemic continues to take away lives, the world of Hindustani classical music suffered another colossal loss with the passing away of Pt. Rajan Mishra. A stalwart of the Benaras gharana, his lifelong jugalbandi with younger brother Pt. Sajan Mishra unveiled several innovative idioms within the traditional khayal gayaki. Enthralling audiences across the globe for over half a century, the maestro is remembered as a charismatic performer, affectionate guru, devoted friend and a true artiste whose generosity embraced all generations.
Pune-based veteran vocalist, Suhas Vyas, who shared over 40 years of friendship with the late musician, says, “The first thought that came to my mind was how his brother must be feeling. They have spent every moment of their musical journey together they were one soul in two bodies.”
Covid-related complications snatch Pt Rajan Mishra
Mon, Apr 26 2021 08:34:27 AM
New Delhi,
Apr 26 (IANS): Classical singer Pandit Rajan Mishra (70) of the Rajan and Sajan Mishra duo breathed his last at the capital s St Stephen Hospital due to Covid related complications. The singer, who had been suffering from Covid-19 for the past few days suffered two cardiac arrests on Sunday. The first attack stuck on Sunday morning while the second one in the evening.
Condoning his death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on Twitter, I am deeply saddened by the news of Pt. Rajan Mishra s demise, who has left an important mark in the field of Indian classical music. Belonging to the Benaras Gharana, the classical singer s death is a major loss to the world of art and culture. My condolences to his family and fans.
Covid-related complications snatch Pt Rajan Mishra
Rajan and Sajan Misra
New Delhi– Classical singer Pandit Rajan Mishra (70) of the Rajan and Sajan Mishra duo breathed his last at the capital’s St Stephen Hospital due to Covid related complications. The singer, who had been suffering from Covid-19 for the past few days suffered two cardiac arrests on Sunday. The first attack stuck on Sunday morning while the second one in the evening.
Condoning his death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on Twitter, “I am deeply saddened by the news of Pt. Rajan Mishra’s demise, who has left an important mark in the field of Indian classical music. Belonging to the Benaras Gharana, the classical singer’s death is a major loss to the world of art and culture. My condolences to his family and fans.”
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