By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh
09th September:- Chandigarh
Literature Festival(CLF) 2017 is to take place from November 10-12. As a
prelude to the Festival, Adab Foundation, the not for profit Foundation which
organises CLF every year, held a unique solo performance at Tagore Theater,
Sector 18 by Askari Naqvi, a lawyer-activist-singer from Mustafabad, Raibareli.
It is noteworthy that Naqvi is a proponent of Soz Khwani -- songs of
lamentation against war, violence & authoritarianism.
Askari is a noted expert of
Dastangoi, Urdu oral storytelling art form & is known
for re-contextualising Soz Khwani, for audiences outside it's
strictly religious setting.
The audience was enthralled by the
incredible performance by Askari Naqvi where he exchanged his thoughts through
songs that told a story of grief & sorrow, which results from battle,
violent incidents as well as totalitarianism. The songs gave a strong message
against these aspects in society. Naqvi has made a name for himself by
presenting his art form in front of audiences at intimate venues like the
National School of Drama, Kiran Nadar Museum, Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Arts
and Aesthetics department to name a few.
Mitul Dikshit, Chairman, Adab
Foundation and a noted educationist said that such events intend to bring
writers, poets, artists and thespians together on a platform to initiate
meaningful exchange of ideas. Through such events we are able to promote Indian
art & culture among even younger audiences, who then will be in a position
to appreciate rich traditions like Soz Khwani.
Askari Naqvi said that he would
like to thank Adab Foundation for giving him an opportunity to perform in
Chandigarh, which presented a very responsive audience. This way we are able to
celebrate art with some of the finest creative minds in different parts of the
country. He is sure with such performances we will succeed in reaching out to audiences
with a crucial message for the betterment of society.
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