Musical Milestone: Keyboard’s Historic Entry At Sawai Gandharva Festival
The 69th Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav in Pune witnessed a historic moment on its third day. In a groundbreaking move, Pt. Ajay Pohankar, a renowned Kirana gharana vocalist, was accompanied by his son Abhijit Pohankar, who presented Indian classical music on a keyboard (synthesizer). This marked the first time a Western musical instrument, the synthesizer, was featured at the prestigious Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav, known as one of India's highest forums for Indian classical music.A Soulful CollaborationThe concluding session of the festival showcased a soulful performance by Pt. Ajay Pohankar and Abhijit Pohankar, redefining traditions and rewarding the persistence of a talented musician. The keyboard, a symbol of contemporary musical expression, took center stage alon...