Ustad Ghulam Mohammed Qaleenbaaf remembered
Radio Kashmir Srinagar and Qaleenbaaf Sufiana Music institute, on 21st April organised a function to remember the sufiana music maestro late Gulam Mohammad Qaleenbaaf on his 23rd death anniversary.
Born in 1902 in Shehar-i-Khaas (Khanqah-i-Moula), in afamily dealing with carpet weaving, Qaleenbaaf took up Sufiyana Music andcarved a name in it. Qaleenbaaf achieved great heights of success in thesufiyana music genre. Throughout his life he worked relentlessly for therevival and promotion of this art form.
The artists highlighted his contribution to the art and cultural scene of Kashmir at a gathering at Qaleenbaaf Memorial Sufiyana Music Institute, Kralpora.
Ustad Mohammed Yaqub Sheikh an ace Sufiyana Musician and also grandson of Qaleenbaaf said that his music continues to inspire youngsters even after passing of so many years. “Qaleenbaaf not only took the art form to new heights but also opened it for younger generations. He undertook many reforms in the otherwise strict art form in tune with changing times, but at the same time keeping its the essence intact,” said Yaqub, who also heads Qaleenbaaf Memorial Sufiyana Music Institute.
ICCR holds Kashmiri folk music concert under “Horizon Series”
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Regional Office, Jammu in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) hosted Kashmiri folk music programme under its “Horizon Series”, in KL Saigal Hall, Jammu.
An eminent group of artists from Kashmir valley led by MohammedAbdul Hamid Bhat, Rabab player was invited for exclusive performance. Beforestarting the programme, lighting of lamp was performed by Regional DirectorICCR and other dignitaries present there.
The Kashmiri folk songs played on Rabab were “Chaluhama RosheeRoshee”, “Kaitu Shuk Nand Wanee” and “Bumbroo Bumbroo”. The artists whoperformed were Abdul Hamid Bhat (Rabab Instrumentalist), Salim Jhangir on Matkaand Ghulam Din Mir on Rabab.
NK Shil, Regional Director, ICCR and Regional PassportOfficer, Jammu and Dr AS Aman, Additional Secretary, JKAACL were present,besides other dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion Shil gave a brief account ofvarious activities so far conducted by the ICCR and also about its primeobjective as to how ICCR’s cultural wing seeks to improve and argument India’scultural diplomacy through cultural and educational initiatives showcasinggreater Indian rich heritage and multifarious culture with mantra “VasudhaivaKutumbakam” and “Atithi Deva Bhava”.
Radio Kashmir organises musical function at Badamwari
Radio Kashmir Srinagar organised a musical concert at Badamwari Srinagar on April 22.
Eminent folk and light music singers entertained the musiclovers with their performances and rendering of number of popular songs. Theconcert which was held at the open air auditorium at Badamwari was free towatch. Number of local and foreign tourists could be enjoying the musicalprogramme amidst the fading days of almond blossom.
World Book Day celebrated across Kashmir
Number of functions were organised across Kashmir to celebrate the “World Book and Copyright Day.” A major function was organised by Central Library of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) at its Green Campus on Tuesday.
Vice-Chancellor CUK, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir inaugurated theexhibition of books and other manuscripts and asked the students to inculcatethe habit of book reading. “Despite technological onslaught and advent ofe-resources, books still have relevance during the contemporary times,” he saidwhile congratulating the Central Library for organizing the event.
To commemorate the World Book Day, Department of Librariesand Research organized a day-long book exhibition at S.P.S. Library Srinagar.The day is observed annually across the world to promote book reading culture.
Deputy Director Libraries and Research Shaheena Khaninaugurated the exhibition where collection of books including Quranicmanuscripts, paintings, references andsome rare books were put on display.
Meanwhile, similar function to showcase rare books was heldat District Library Kupwara. People from all walks of life turned up at thebook exhibition.
Four books released
This week four books were released across Kashmir division by as many authors during literary functions.
Emerging novelist F Azad Delnavi’s latest fiction Sukoot wasreleased at function held at Boys Higher Secondary School Delina Baramulla.
The function was jointly organised by Kashmir Bazm-e-Adaband Markuz Shaer-o-Adab.
The function was presided by Aziz Hajini, Convenor ofSahitya Akademi Kashmiri Board. A paper on the book was also resented on theoccasion. A poetry session also graced the occasion in which around thirty poets presented their work.
In another function Dramhuk Vestaar, a collection of stageradio-TV plays was released by renowned poet, writer and broadcaster FarooqNazki at Tagore Hall here.
The book has been authored by renowned play-writer ShowkatShahri. ‘Dramhuk Vestaar’ has collection of three stage plays three radio playand two-tele scripts. The writer has also written a detailed article on theatreplay.
At Tral a teenager, Asrar-ul- Haq, 18 released his maidencollection of poetry, “Breeze” during a literary function at FutureVision Model School.
The 55 page poetry book which is centered on nature anddivinity. “The book, which is in English language carries message ofnature,” Asrar told, adding that he hopes it will attract readers to theessence of nature.
“Breeze” is published by Notion Press Chennai andis available on e-commerce websites including Amazon and Flipkart.
At the Linguistic Department of Kashmir University a 2ndyear student Sarah Mahjan released herIst English poetic Collection ” TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN”. The function was presided over by renownedwriter, Educationist Prof Shafi Shouq, who also read his paper on the saidpoetic collection.