‘Strings of Peace’, a special cultural event featuring legendary Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan along with his sons Aman Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash will be held in Sri Lanka organised by the High Commission of India, Colombo for the 70th Republic Day of India on January 25 at 6.45 pm at BMICH.
It is their first performance in Sri Lanka. The trio will be accompanied by eminent percussionists Satyajit Talwalkar and Shubh Maharaj.
One of the 20th century’s greatest masters of the Sarod, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, shoulders the sixth generation of inheritance in the legendary lineage. Apart fromPadma Vibhushan, awarded by the Government of India, Ustadji is also a recipient of international awards from UNESCO and UNICEF.
Carrying forward the legacy of their father, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash have developed individual and distinctive musical voices at a very young age.
Housing, Construction and Cultural Affairs Ministry, Government of Sri Lanka, BMICH and Taj Samudra organize the event.
Limited number of passes will be available at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre from January 16. For further details, contact the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (formerly, Indian Cultural Centre) at 011 - 2684698 / [email protected].
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