Late vocalist Dr. Prabha Atre gets honoured at a city event
The Stein Auditorium at
India Habitat Centre
hosted
Swarayoginee
on Thursday evening, April 4—a classical music and dance event held in tribute to the late vocalist
Dr. Prabha Atre
. Organised for the first time in Delhi, the programme drew musicians, dancers, and classical arts enthusiasts from across the city.
The event began with a 10-minute video chronicling Dr. Atre's musical journey, setting the tone for the evening's performances.
The first act featured vocalist Harish Tiwari, who presented compositions by the late maestro. His set included
Raag Maru Bihag
, a drut teen taal piece titled 'Jagu Main Saari Raina Balma,' and
Raag Kalavati
with the composition 'Tan Man Dhan Se.'
The evening continued with a
Kathak performance
by Padmashri Shovana Narayan and her group. Their presentation featured a four-part sequence: a piece dedicated to Lord Shiva—'Shiv Har Har Mahadev Shankar'—followed by a Krishna-centric number, a bhajan in
Mishra Bhairavi
, and a final act titled 'Moksha,' themed on spiritual liberation.
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Narayan was accompanied by Shakeel Ahmed Khan on tabla, Pandit Madho Prasad on vocals and harmonium, Pandit Mahavir Gangani on pakhawaj, and Azhar Shakeel on violin.
Organisers noted that the event aimed to celebrate Dr. Atre's contributions to
Indian classical music
and offer Delhi audiences a rare chance to experience her legacy through live performances.
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