A morning of musical discussions and demonstrations

The three day dance and music festival Sarngadeva Prasang started with an array of artists from all walks of life. The mornings and evening were fulfilled with programs like singing, dancing, classical dance acts and other performances. The concluding day's morning session was graced by musician Ustad Adil Hussain Khan and Kathak expert Janaki Patrik. Ustad Adil Hussain Khan started the morning with Sufi songs. As he presented his soulful voice before all, he also spoke about what Sufi and Qawwali songs. He was accompanied by musicians who played tabla, sitar and harmonium. Classical music expert Janaki Patrik spoke about the dance form Kathak and how Pandit Birju Maharaj taught dance to his students. The way which he taught dance was something worth remembering and the dance lovers too, got a sneak peek into his life through Janaki's words.