India Showcases Diverse Musical Heritage at G20 Summit Gala Dinner
New Delhi, September 10: During the gala dinner hosted by the President at the G20 Summit, India celebrated its rich musical heritage by presenting traditional music from various regions of the country to the international audience.
A standout performance was the ‘Gandharva Atodyam,’ a unique musical medley featuring a symphony of musical instruments representing the diversity of Indian music, including Hindustani, Carnatic, Folk, and Contemporary genres. The playlist included:
- Hindustani music: Raag Darbari Kanda and Kafi – Khelat Hori
- Folk music: Rajasthan – Kesariya Balam, Ghumar, and Nimbura Nimbura
- Carnatic music: Raag Mohanam – Swagatam Krishna
- Folk music: Kashmir, Sikkim, and Meghalaya – Bomru Bomru
- Hindustani music: Raag Desh and Ekla Chalo Re
- Folk music: Maharashtra – Aabir Gulal (Abhang), Reshma Chare Ghani (Lavani), Gazar (Varkari)
- Carnatic music: Raag Madhyamavati – Laxmi Baramma
- Folk music: Gujarat – Morbani and Ramdev Peer Helo
- Traditional and Devotional music: West Bengal – Bhatiyali and Achutam Keshavam (Bhajan)
- Folk music: Carnatic – Madu Mekam Kannai, Kaveri Chindu, and Aad Pambe
- Devotional music: Sri Ram Chandra Kripalu, Vaishnav Jana To, and Raghupati Raghava
- Hindustani, Carnatic, and Folk music: Raag Bhairavi – Dadra, Mile Sur Mera Tumhara
This musical showcase featured rare instruments that highlighted India’s exceptional and distinctive musical heritage, including Sursingar, Mohan Veena, Jaltarang, Jodiya Pawa, Dhangali, Dilruba, Sarangi, Kamaicha, Matta Kokila Veena, Naltarang, Tungbuk, Pakhawaj, Rabab, Ravanhattha, Thal Dana, Rudra Veena, and more. The performance provided a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Indian music, captivating the global audience at the G20 Summit gala dinner.
