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How Mahesh Kale is taking his well-curated abhang shows to the younger audience

A ’sutradhaar’ narrated interesting anecdotes from the yatra between the songs, making the visuals come alive. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Abhangs, which have always been popular in Maharashtra, have now gained a pan-Indian appeal. Among the organisations that present abhang concerts, Pancham Nishad stands out for organising multi-city abhang festival every year, featuring well-known…

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‘Bolava Vitthal’ celebrates the songs of the minstrels

Varkari (piligrims) walk to Pandharpur to worship Vittala on Ashadi Ekadashi. | Photo Credit: Vivek Bendre Mumbai-based Pancham Nishad, presents Bolava Vitthal, a concert series that celebrates abhang and Varkari Bhakti tradition, in Bengaluru featuring Anand Bhate, Mugdha Vaishampayan and Prathamesh Laghate. They will be accompanied by Padhye (tabla), Sukhad Munde (pakhawaj), Aditya Oke (harmonium),…

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