Classical singing captivates audience
Perform with Pakistani musical duo to produce fusion songs. PHOTO: FILE
People of the twin cities were entreated to the intricate melodies of the classical South Asian music by Akbar Ali of the iconic Jalandhar Gharana.
Akbar Ali’s renditions of khayal, thumri were accompanied by melodious notes of flutist Hassan Badshah.
The evening was part of Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) series of colourful musical programme named "Raagistan".
PNCA Director General Dr Fauzia Saeed said this series is aimed to revive the traditional aspects of classical music like khayal, thumri and kafi singing. She said that PNCA was striving hard to promote the classical music awareness among the people and to provide an opportunity of listening to quality music for the classic lovers.
She said that this venture will be a milestone in order to pay tribute to the legendary classical singers and a source of encouragement for their upcoming generation who is custodian of that precious art form.
She said that PNCA is looking forward to organise more programmes of Raagistan series in near future to revive the rich classical art form.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 25th, 2020.