Singer and music composer Runki Goswami will be paying tribute to legendary music composer Salil Chowdhury on the occasion of his birth anniversary with his most knowing compositions like Zindagi kaisi hai paheli, Maine tere liye hi saat rang ke sapne sajae, Janeman Janeman tere do nayan and Na jane kyun hota hai ye zindagi ke sath among others. Runki Goswami is a maverick in the folk music world. Her powerful vocals gave her the opportunity of performing many live shows in 17 different regional languages.
When: October 27
Where: India Habitat Centre
Mehfil-e-Khushrang, an evening of ghazal with popular singer Ustad Shakeel Ahmed, is not to be missed. Ahmed’s dulcet tones and technical finesse have won hearts around the globe. The event will be accompanied by readings of the highly acclaimed and lauded poet laxmi Shankar Bajpai.
During this musical journey, Ustad Ahmed will help us with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the ghazal's form. His impeccable gaayaki, understanding of Urdu poetry, flawless pronunciation and love of ghazals have had loyalists show up across venues.
When: October 28
Where: The Amaltas Auditorium, India Habitat Centre
Delhi Classical Music Festival is a five-day celebration of classical art with the aim to promote the capital's art and cultural heritage. Apart from connoisseurs, these cultural events are expected to enlighten the Delhiites with the immense wealth of authentic Indian talent and traditions that often miss the spotlight. The festival will be featuring glimpses of traditional music and various performances by acclaimed artists including vocalists and instrumentalists. The amalgamation of classical renditions from different parts of the country will be a profound sensory treat for music aficionados.
When: Till October 29
Where: Kamani Auditorium
Yoga guru and self-taught artist Bharat Thakur is showcasing his works of art, Aureola-The Colours You Are, for the first time in Delhi. Thakur's works have influences from everywhere, particularly abstract expressionism of the West to the East Asian practice of gestural brushstrokes and the depthless picture surface that was the overriding feature of Chinese paintings. Exploring the process of meconnaisance, or literally ‘not knowing', he seems to be unravelling how mutual recognition is often forestalled by cultural fantasies of ‘otherness.' A series of portraits of Aghori babas reflects solitude and self-regard. His work also shows a current of organic and pantheistic philosophy.
When: Till October 24
Where: Visual Arts Gallery, IHC
Embassy of Hungary and Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre presents a unique exhibition by eminent Hungarian artist Miksa Róth titled Colour Drenched Sunshine. The exhibition will be inaugurated by HE Dr Csaba Balogh, Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Hungary, and Prof lokesh Chandra, president of the Indian Council of Cultural Relations. The Hungarian Centre in collaboration with Gallery Sree Arts will organise an three-day art camp titled The Sunbeam Consortium inspired by the works of Miksa Róth on October 28, 2017.
When: Till October 27
Where: Art Gallery of Hungarian Centre