A jugalbandi not to be missedHad the glorious opportunity to check out the "Notes of Hope" concert in Manhattan, featuring santoor maestros, and father and son, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma and Rahul Sharma, this weekend.
Beyond being exponents in their own realm, what is profoundly interesting about this duo, is the nature of their music. While Shiv Kumar plays Raag Yaman with contemporary wisdom, Rahul throws in differential notes of modern rebelliousness. There's an immediate glance-over from Shiv, and Rahul looks back mischievously, and then Shiv smiles and puts the raag right back on track with a finesse that time has instilled in him. Their communication through music is awe-inspiring. Almost feel like they're talking to each other, through the mellifluous notes of this magical instrument.
Also, this weekend, re-discovered the Central Park Zoo - don't judge me, minions - Spending an hour aww-ing at monkeys, bats, penguins and red pandas, is a perfectly good Sunday afternoon.
But what made the weekend was (Haye Re Haye) Lage Raho Munnabhai. Review forthcoming.
1 comment:
Hey, I was at this concert too..I came all the way from newfoundland just to attend this one...the concert was fab...Raag Khamaj towards the end was the highlight for me..though I did enjoy Raag Yaman. I had the best seat in the house though, FRONT row..and was lucky enough to have dinner with them afterwards....Glad you enjoyed the show!
Cheers,Trupti
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