Exclusive: DD Bharati to launch folkmusic series ‘MangalChowk’
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DD Bharati to launch folkmusic series ‘MangalChowk’
MUMBAI: DD Bharati is all set to launch a
new series entitled ‘Mangal Chowk’ featuring folk singers from both sides of the border. The programme will launch on 7 March 2015, airing every Saturday at 9 pm, with a repeat next day at 5 am and 1 pm. The show will focus on various genres of popular folk music, namely qawwalis, bhajans in Sufi style and more. Folk singers like Allah Jilai Bai, Vindhyavasini Devi, Teejan Bai, Wadali Brothers and Reshma will perform in the series. Writer and author Yatinder Mishra said, “The series is solely dedicated to Indian traditional folk music exhibiting various forms of Sufi singing that will surely bring the masses close to the cultural heritage of our country.” Elaborating on the series, Thumri singer Dr Kumud Diwan stated, “The series assumes a special significance with a view to promoting and propagating the Maand, Sufi and Bhakti styles of singing, which is an important part of Indian folk music and is prevalent in different regions of India.” ‘Mangal Chowk’ will focus on various styles of folk music such as ‘Margi’ (Bhakti Sangeet) and ‘Desi Sangeet’. http://www.televisionpost.com/television...gal-chowk/ |
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