Independence Day music concert in Shillong

Shillong, Aug11: A music concert held in the city saw some of the finest local music exponents from the state holding connoisseurs and music lovers enraptured on Saturday.

Coinciding with the spirit of Independence Day and celebrating the rich musical heritage, Akashvani Shillong organised the Akashvani Music Concert at U Soso Tham Auditorium  featuring the local artists and groups who enthralled the audience with a beautiful combination of patriotic and light music which rekindled the patriotic spirit of the listeners.

The rendition of a heartfelt and poignant Hindi song Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo by Bateithymmai Nongrum also paid tribute to those who had laid down their lives for the motherland.

A galaxy of local artistes exhibited their skills and mesmerised the audience. These included Khasi group songs led by Balahpynhun Mawlong and Kitkupar Nongsiej, Jaintia group songs led by Silbi Passah and Garo group songs by Gladborn Momin. Khasi music exponent Justine I Sun obliged the audience by singing his popular songs and left the audience asking for more. Popular singers and local talents of western music by bands led by Donboklang Dohling and Gwyneth Alicia Mawlong also contributed towards making the occasion an enjoyable one.

Addressing the function as the chief guest, Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C) of Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal SP Dharkar appreciated the efforts of All India Radio, Shillong in celebrating music and Independence Day through this musical extravaganza.

Dharkar acknowledged that music has an extraordinary ability to transcend people from various cultures, languages and backgrounds, touching the hearts of people worldwide.

He said, “Music doesn’t actually have a language, you may follow that particular script in which it is written, you may not, it may be in any language, one that you understand or don’t, but good music sets your feet tapping it sets your heart bouncing, and a lifting melody always stays in the mind”.

Dharkar also remembered the golden days of All India Radio and said that radio was the prime source of entertainment.

“It actually was a very important part of our lives, whether it was entertainment, whether it was for news, whether it was simply to have something as a presence around you wherever you were”. He said, “But importantly, it was the entertainment that you got through Akashvani, through radio, that served as a constant assistance to enlighten, make you feel nice, make you feel happy, and it was always something that you looked forward to,” he added.

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