| LET US EMBRACE MUSIC FOR A STRESS FREE LIFE
India is a land of diverse cultures, a melting pot of distinctive traditions, a honeycomb of ethics and spiritual science; a potpourri of sorts, a land of epic tales and mystic legends. ‘Legends of India’ in its thirteen years of existence is continuously striving to revive and nurture India's rich heritage of music, dance, theatre and fine arts. Legends of India aspires to build a culturally vibrant society, endeavors to rejuvenate India's enriched cultural diversity, reconnect people to their cultural roots and nurture human values.
Music is a divine medium to help promote India's cultural wealth among the younger generation in the country. Classical music is a potential tool to get youth on the side of its profound cultural heritage. Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything. Hindustani Classical music holds a unique persona of its own that distinguishes itself from other genres of music in its structure, temperament and improvisation. It quite precisely bridges the gap between philosophy, psychology, spirituality and entertainment. Music can uplift people, get them out of depression and help them start a new life with enthusiasm. Let us embrace music for a stress free life.
Hindustani Classical Music had flourished in the past because it had royal patronage. The most famous exponent of Hindustani classical music — Tansen — had Akbar’s benefaction. And once the royal sponsorship ceased, classical music’s downfall began. If music has to flourish like yesteryears, then the corporate and government will also have to patronize artistes like old times. Media should play a pivotal role in popularizing propagating Indian classical music. This effort in taking music to the masses has to be emulated by the government on a much larger scale.
We take this opportunity to thank the Government of Delhi and all our sponsors who are our partners in progress, for their support. It is only with continuous support of Corporate, Government, PSU’s, Media and of course the Artists and connoisseurs of art that we can aspire to pursue our dream of building a Multi-purpose Art and Cultural Complex which will provide avenues and work as ‘Centre of Excellence’ in creative arts and impart training to young talent.
Our forthcoming three day Annual Sangeet Mahotsav scheduled during September 2 - 4, 2011 at Kamani Auditorium , New Delhi is a bouquet of music and dance has been conceptualized in an attempt to initiate the youth into Indian classical music as we strongly believe that one does not have to be a connoisseur of classical music or an ardent follower of Indian Art forms to enjoy the wonderful renderings we have planned for this festival.
Dipayan D Mazumdar
Founder, Legends of India
Krishna Bhadra
Secretary, Legends of India
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