Madhya Pradesh has a unique tradition of music and it is a subject which is cherished by everyone as everybody likes to sing something. Music is an integral part of Indian culture and is a visiting card of culture, said renowned Tabla maestro Kiran Pandey at the lecture series on ‘Music Tradition of Madhya Pradesh: A scene organised by Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation(MPSTDC).
Deshpande said that few are afraid of classic music which restrains them from musical concerts and compared classic music with bitter gourd which takes time to develop taste.
He added that continuous practice is required for achieving difficult aims and goals, but with continuos practice the skills gradually start to get better.
In the State there is no authentic book available on music tradition of the state and the knowledge is spread through verbal exchanges. From primitive times during the Yaga were performed songs-music and bhajan-kirtans were performed. Different tribes of the state have melodies music in the form of folk music. Along with Malwa music of Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand regions have rich musical tradition, said Deshpande.
Providing origin and evolution of music in different parts of the state he said that at the time of ruler of Gwalior Maan Singh Tomar emergence of Dhrupad occurred. Asgari Bai used to sing songs with Dhurad. Dagar brothers started Dhurpad center in Bhopal.
At the start of the program executive director MPSTDC Pushpendra Singh and OV Choudhary welcomed Deshpande and shared the aim of organizing the lecture series.
On the occasion, Secretary to Chief Minister and Tourism Hariranjan Rao, Additional Managing Director in State Tourism Development Corporation Tanvi Sundriyaal and senior officials of MPSTDC were present.