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North American artists perform at Chaar Prahar

Indian Classical Music Festival

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New York
haratiya Vidya Bhavan USA,
Sneh Arts, Kolkata Sitar
BSchool & Viewcy in association
with the Consulate General of India
& TV Asia presented the 3rd Annual
Chaar Prahar Indian Classical Music
Festival. Adapting to the challenges
of the global pandemic, the festival
was back at the Romanti Auditori-
um to live in person performances
and also streamed live on the digital
platform Viewcy, which enabled us to
reach audiences in Asia, Europe &
North America. The artist lineup in-
cluded some of the most recognized
names in Indian Classical music as
well as rising stars. The festival was
supported by our media partners: TV
Asia, World BBTV, Radio Zindagi,
Divya Bhaskar & The Indian EYE.
Listeners were treated to soul
stirring music at this one-day music
marathon that lasted for 9 hours and
featured 13 musicians from both the
Hindustani & Carnatic styles of mu-
sic. Community of artists & music
lovers gathered to enjoy instrumen-
talists & vocalists from various gha-
ranas (school of music) showcasing
their talents & mastery on the sitar,
tabla, double neck electric guitar,
violin, sarangi, mridangam, harmoni-
um & vocals. As always, the festival
team was particularly enthusiastic
about giving a platform to the young-
er generation of Indian American board member Megha Bhouraskar
artists who work very hard to pursue joined the festival commending the
this art form. music community for coming togeth-
Dignitaries from the music er for such a special marathon of
world & the community graced the music. They were thrilled to see such
occasion to bestow their blessings, a fantastic line up & engaging audi-
not only to the young artists, but also ences that were enjoying this festival
to the organizers for continuing this both in person and online.
special initiative. The Consul Gener- There were countless comments
al of India in New York Amb. Rand- of support & appreciation pouring
hir Jaiswal & Deputy Consul General in during the concert not only from
Amb. Dr Varun Jeph, sent their con- the audience members but also from
gratulations to the entire organizing artists that were performing. There
team and artists. Vipul Dev, Consul - were rasikas that stayed until 3 am,
Press, Information & Culture, graced which encouraged the artists & the
the occasion with his presence. He organizers. The atmosphere created one who worked tirelessly behind more support from the musicians &
was thrilled to see so many music lov- by the organizers gave the artists and the scenes to make this festival pos- music lovers so they can continue to
ers who came to support the festival the audience members the feeling of sible. They are extremely grateful to present such special events & give
and hear some soulful music. He ap- being back home. Dr Navin Mehta, Padma Shri Dr. a continuous platform to the local
preciated the work & effort put into The Chaar Prahar Music Festi- H. R. Shah, Kenny Desai, Megha talent.
presenting the rich music of India val team is extremely grateful to the Bhouraskar, Kolkata Sitar School & The team has announced that
through this festival. Bhavan Chair- artists, community partners, media Sneh Arts for their generous spon- the next Chaar Prahar Festival will
man, Dr. Navin C. Mehta along with partners, team members & every- sorship. They look forward to even be in November 2022.

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