Maati Ki Boli: Essence of Land by Dr. Shailesh Srivastava

Date and Time: Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 6pm

Entry: Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)

Note: Call 011-24619431 (IIC) to re-confirm any last-minute change or cancellation of the event.

Venue: C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003, India

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Area: Lodhi Road Area Events

Event Description: Maati Ki Boli: Essence of Land by Dr. Shailesh Srivastava

FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE

Dr. Shailesh Srivastava will be presenting the lyrical beauty of Maharashtra’s traditional folk music, featuring Gan–Gondhal, Vagya–Murli, Jagran (Khandoba), Gaulang (Gopi–Krishna dialogue), and Baithakicha Lavani.

Dr Srivastava, distinguished vocalist and recipient of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2022 for Folk Music (Uttar Pradesh). Trained by Padma Bhushan Pt. Rajan and Sajan Mishra of the Banaras gharana. She is celebrated for her versatility across languages and folk traditions.

Accompanists: Madhav Prasad, Harmonium; Pravin Kumar, Synthesizer; Anil Gawde, Dholki; Aashish Pawar, Naal; Omkar Gawde, Sambal, Chipani; Vishal Kumar, Percussion

Collaboration: NCZCC, Prayagraj, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India

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