BizAsia.co.uk teams up with Asha Bhosle concert
BizAsia.co.uk��has been confirmed as the Official Online Media Partner for the upcoming Asha Bhosle and Shujaat Khan concert, in a deal with Saregama.
The concert known as ‘Naina Lagai Ke’ is to coincide with the release of the new album of the same name. ‘Naina Lagai Ke’ sees Asha Bhosle collaborate with a classical musician after 14 years. In 1996 she had worked with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan on an album titled ��Legacy�۪ that was nominated for a Grammy Award. This time around she combines forces with Shujaat Khan, son of the legendary Ustad Vilayat Khan on an album that defies genres.
The songs draw from traditional music and were recorded live in the studio with three musicians, putting all the focus on the singing. The result is a showcase of Asha Bhosle�۪s supreme versatility and talent, as it is for Shujaat Khan�۪s exceptional voice and ability.
“To celebrate the release of the unique album ��Naina Lagai Ke�۪, Saregama PLC are bringing to the UK audiences the legendary Asha Bhosle and sitar virtuoso and vocalist Shujaat Khan to perform live in concert. Expect a wonderful evening of light traditional Indian music with beautiful poetry, melodious songs and some evergreen hits of yesteryears! Once again we have chosen UK�۪s foremost venues across three cities for this production. The tour kicks off at the Royal Festival Hall, London on March 16th, 2011 then continues to the Symphony Hall, Birmingham on March 18th and concludes at the Demontford Hall, Leicester on March 20th.” – Amarpal Singh Gaind (Saregama PLC, Head of Operations- Europe).
In the words of Asha Bhosle and Shujaat Khan “its been a wonderful experience recording with each other because we come from different schools of music and each of us has had to adapt to the other�۪s style. The marvelous part, really, was that we recorded the music and vocals live..something that hasn�۪t been done for years and years. There were little vocal challenges thrown at each other and this game of one upmanship has resulted in some beautiful vocal renditions…we are really proud of the effort.”
About the��BizAsia.co.uk��and Saregama collaboration, a spokesperson said, “This is the fifth groundbreaking live extravaganza to be organised by Saregama. And for the first time, Saregama teams up with the UK�۪s only Asian media news website��BizAsia.co.uk��as the Official Online Media Partner. With��BizAsia.co.uk��on board, we will extend our reach to an even wider audience digitally.”
