Ekla Chalo Re marks spirit of women at fest
Mohammed Wajihuddin and Pratibha Masand | TNN | Updated: Feb 4, 2013, 02:17 ISTMUMBAI: In tune with the nationwide awakening about women’s rights, fusion singer Isheeta Ganguly called her scintillating show at the Times of India-Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF) ‘Spirit of Women’.
With her training in Rabindra Sangeet (under Suchitra Mitra) and jazz, pop and R&B;, she enthralled the audience at Cross Maidan on Sunday with pieces ranging from Vande Mataram to Tagore’s Ekla Chalo Re. “My song Walk Alone, based on Ekla Chalo Re, is dedicated to our braveheart Nirbhaya. The song signifies the importance of marching forward in the face of obstacles and continuing the movement for justice,” said Ganguly, who grew up in the US and now lives in Mumbai.
For the festival, Ganguly collaborated with actor-activist Shabana Azmi, who recited Tagore’s Where The Mind Is Without Fear. “This is my second collaboration with Shabana Azmi. The first was when she presented the multimedia show Riot with author Shashi Tharoor in New York a couple of years ago,” said Ganguly, who has so far cut 16 albums, including the fusion Damru.
Clad in a stunning black outfit, Azmi recited the poem with such power that many in the audience claimed they got goosebumps. But immediately after, Azmi left the venue, leaving the audience craving for more.
Later, all eyes were on Usha Uthup, who kept the audience in thrall for the better part of two hours. She started with English numbers like Stand By Me and I Just Called To Say I Love You, but soon started belting her old Bollywood numbers, sensing the crowd’s mood. People went mad cheering as she crooned Dum Maro Dum, followed by Shaan Se and Ramba Ho. The veteran singer then moved on to newer hits like Kolaveri Di, Aapdi Pode and her Filmfare-award winner Darling.
With her training in Rabindra Sangeet (under Suchitra Mitra) and jazz, pop and R&B;, she enthralled the audience at Cross Maidan on Sunday with pieces ranging from Vande Mataram to Tagore’s Ekla Chalo Re. “My song Walk Alone, based on Ekla Chalo Re, is dedicated to our braveheart Nirbhaya. The song signifies the importance of marching forward in the face of obstacles and continuing the movement for justice,” said Ganguly, who grew up in the US and now lives in Mumbai.
For the festival, Ganguly collaborated with actor-activist Shabana Azmi, who recited Tagore’s Where The Mind Is Without Fear. “This is my second collaboration with Shabana Azmi. The first was when she presented the multimedia show Riot with author Shashi Tharoor in New York a couple of years ago,” said Ganguly, who has so far cut 16 albums, including the fusion Damru.
Clad in a stunning black outfit, Azmi recited the poem with such power that many in the audience claimed they got goosebumps. But immediately after, Azmi left the venue, leaving the audience craving for more.
Later, all eyes were on Usha Uthup, who kept the audience in thrall for the better part of two hours. She started with English numbers like Stand By Me and I Just Called To Say I Love You, but soon started belting her old Bollywood numbers, sensing the crowd’s mood. People went mad cheering as she crooned Dum Maro Dum, followed by Shaan Se and Ramba Ho. The veteran singer then moved on to newer hits like Kolaveri Di, Aapdi Pode and her Filmfare-award winner Darling.
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