Nagur : Music-lovers, who thronged the open ground of Ishwar Deshmukh College of Physical Education on Friday, got a taste of rich and mind-boggling fusion music, that was presented as part of the Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav on Friday.
Flutist of International repute Rakesh Chourasia and his troupe and renowned percussionist A Sivamani were the star attraction. Rakesh Chourasia and his troupe comprised Gino Banks on drums, Satyajit Talwalkar on tabla, Sheldon De’Silva on Bass Guitar and Sangit Haldipur on keyboard and vocals.
Rakesh Chourasia and his troupe members were felicitated at the hands of Union Minister for Shipping, Surface Transport and Ganga rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari.
Rakesh Chourasia started his performance with a fast paced number titled ‘Runaway’, that had a moving beat , mingled with Jazz. His following item ‘Night in Havana’, was soothing and comforting that had a romantic tilt as well, making listners sway to its beat. Rakesh presented the song Ranjishi Sahi and blended the melody into a weave comprising various ragas like Yaman, Hansadhwani, Marva that was melodious to the ears.
He then gave opportunity to members of his troupe to perform. That enabled Gino Banks the drummer to cut lose, displaying his prowess. This was followed by Satyajit Talwalkar’s solo dribble, Sanjay Dass’ guitar work, that revealed the talent of the artists. The following item ‘Dance with me’ had a sweet folkish tint and mingled with Raga Pahadi.
Then came a medley of songs that needed no introduction, in which Rakesh Chourasia and Guitarist Sanjay Das presented a series of mukhdas of some of the famous songs that people are familiar with Hoto Se Choo Lo Tum, Tum Itna Muskura Rahe Ho, Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo, Chand Mera Dil, Choo Kar Mere Mana Ko, Kya Jaanu Sanam, Pal Pal Dil Ke Pass, Nile Nile Ambar Pe, Tere Mere Hoto Pe, Neela Asma So gaya, Vada Karo, Jaga Ghumiya, Chalte Chalte Mere Ye Geet. The crowd began labeling the songs, the moment the tunes rent the air and cheered the duo on stage.
The performance concluded with the presentation of ‘funky Monkey’.
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