SPIC MACAY organizes its very popular ‘Music in the Park’ series this year under the name “Shruti Amrut” in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the New Delhi Municipal Council.
The beauty of Indian Classical Music was showcased by eminent artists from across the country.
In this series, the first event of 2023 was held on Monday 16 January at 3pm in Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
The concert begun with Sarod performance by Aman Ali Bangash, 7th Generation musician from Senia Bangash Gharana. He was accompanied by Anubrata Chatterjee (Tabla) and Abhishek Mishra (Tabla).
Following this, Hindustani Vocal performance by Padma Bhushan Begum Parween Sultana of Patiala Gharana accompanied by Akram Khan (Tabla), Shrinivas Acharya (Harmonium) and Shadaab Sultana (Vocals) were performed.
What is SPIC MACAY?
SPIC MACAY or the Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture amongst youth is a voluntary youth movement that promotes the tangible & intangible aspects of Indian & world heritage by organizing programs and workshops of Indian Classical, Folk Music and dance, Yoga, meditation, crafts, and other aspects of Indian culture.
It is a movement started in 1977 and has chapters in over 850 towns across the world.