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'JAGJIT SINGH - YAADON KA SAFAR', a tribute concert for the Ghazal maestro
Thursday, February 02, 2012 6:11:36 PM (IST)
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Bollywood Trade Editorial
In a unique initiative, the Global Indian Music Academy (GIMA) in partnership with COLORS and Wizcraft International Entertainment will bring together the Indian music & film fraternity for a tribute concert held in fond memory of the late ‘Ghazal King’ - JAGJIT SINGH. The musical evening titled ‘Jagjit Singh -Yaadon Ka Safar’ which also marks his 71st birth anniversary is a special tribute to celebrate his musical legacy. With COLORS partnering to broadcast the concert and reach out to music fans across the world, Feb 8th will see the fraternity in full-strength at the InterContinental The Lalit, who are hosting this memorable evening.
Jagjit Singh was an artist with many dimensions - singer, writer, composer, music director, activist and a philanthropist. An active member of GIMA who also mentored most of its music initiatives, Jagjit Singh always supported and inspired new talent. This intimate tribute concert put together by GIMA and the Indian music fraternity is an effort to celebrate his ‘musical journey’ - his iconic legacy and unmatched contribution to music, through performances dedicated to him by friends and colleagues.
Renowned poet & lyricist Nida Fazli along with well-known celebrities like Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Mahesh Bhatt and Dia Mirza who shared a special bond with him will be seen sharing personal anecdotes and fondly remember him.
Speaking on the occasion, Chitra Singh, said, “I am filled with a deep sense of pride and joy that the music fraternity is coming together to remember and honor my husband on his 71st birth anniversary. The tribute concert has my blessings and support. My family and I look forward to a nostalgic night embracing his memory.”
The expected artistes at the tribute concert are Ghulam Ali, Ustad Rashid Khan, Anup Jalota, Bhupinder & Mitali Singh, Talat Aziz, Suresh Wadkar, Hariharan, Dr. L. Subramanium & Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sonu Nigham, Hans Raj Hans, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Shaan, Kunal Ganjawala, Richa Sharma, Sonu Nigham to name a few.
A recipient of the ‘Padma Bhushan Award’, Jagjit Singh won hearts world over with his soulful voice, inimitable rendition and timeless music. Credited for the revival and popularity of Ghazals, he was responsible for single-handedly changing the course of music by infusing the age-old genre of classical Ghazals with modern instrumentation while preserving its soul and purity.
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Tags : Jagjit Singh, Chitra Singh, Ghazal King Jagjit Singh, Global Indian Music Academy (GIMA), Wizcraft International Entertainment
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