With our homegrown talent Manjit Singh, Daljeet Kaur and Shalu Garg
Venkat Raman
Auckland, July 19, 2024
Auckland’s popular Tabla maestro Manjit Singh and his team at Naad Charitable Trust have put together a two-day celebration of music at Mangere Arts Centre, located at the Corner of Bader Drive and Orly Avenue in the South Auckland suburb of Māngere.
Mr Manjit, Founder-Trustee of the Trust, said that the music festival will provide a unique opportunity to experience the finest talent in Indian classical music, featuring students and artists from Rhythm School, alongside local and international legends.
“Discover the rising stars of Rhythm School, showcasing their skills and passion for music and enjoying performances by local artists, adding a distinct flavour to the Festival. Lovers of music will be mesmerised by the fusion of traditional and modern styles in our eclectic lineup,” he said.
The highlight of the Festival will be the performance of Surinder Khan, India’s renowned Ghazal and Sufi music maestro, he said.
“The Festival will also witness the performance of Daljeet Kaur, whose soulful voice has been reverberating the musical corridors of New Zealand. We invite music lovers to indulge in a diverse range of genres, including sitar recitals, Tabla performances, classical vocals, Sufi music, ghazals, and folk singing,” he said.
Mr Manjit will also be a ‘major hit’ at the Festival as he is set to display rhythmic mastery of the Tabla. Other notable performers will be Shalu Garg on the Sitar and Dharmesh Parikh on the Keyboard and other guest artists.
“Students of Rhythm School will perform classical vocals, instrumental music, group songs, Bollywood mashups and folk songs on August 2, 2024. Ghazals Maestro Surinder Khan from India and Daljeet Kaur (Auckland) will be present Ghazals, Sufi, Bollywood classics and choices of the audience the following day (August 3). A single ticket valid for both days can be purchased,” he said.
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