To mark the observance of SPIC MACAY Bhopal Fest 2013-14, a two day Shehnaai Recital would be organised. Society for Promotion Indian Classical Music and Culture among Youth (SPIC MACAY), Bhopal would organise the event on Monday and Tuesday.
Noted shehnaai maestros Sanjeev Shankar and Ashwani Shankar would perform before the classical music lovers of the city and they would be accompanied by Anand Shankar and Yogesh Kumar Shankar on Tabla.
On the first day, the artists would perform at St Josephs Co-ed School in the morning and at IES College during 1 pm. On July 16, they would perform at World Way International School at 10.30 am and at the Scope College Hoshangabad Road, at 2 pm.
Born in a family of musicians of Banaras Gharana, Sanjeev Shankar and Ashwani Shankar manifested their strong affinity towards music at the age of seven and five respectively. Their father Pandit Daya Shankar, himself an internationally acclaimed Shehnai player boosted his sons blooming talent to flourish with his personal inspiration and guidance.
Sanjeev Shankar and Ashwani Shankar also had the privilege to learn Shehnai from their grandfather, the legendary Shehnai player Pandit Anant lal. They also had a rare opportunity to enhance their learning from the legendary Bharat Ratna late Pandit Ravi Shankar.
Moreover, Anand Shankar received his initial training under the guidance of his grandfather, well renowned shehnai Maestro Pt Anant lal and his father Pandit Daya Shankar. Anand Shankar has been performing under the auspicious of many reputed national and international organisations. He has successfully accompanied musicians in various reputed festivals of music across the subcontinent and round the globe. While talking to The Pioneer, Secretary of SPIC MACAY, Ashish Joshi said, “SPIC MACAY is a cultural society which endeavour to promote Indian classical culture among the youth. Today, when youth is busy with remixing everything, we try to give them the essence of cultural music and dance.”