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NAGAON: “Sur Sadhana”, a cultural organization dedicated to promoting classical music, has completed 22 years in Nagaon. Over the past 22 years, “Sur Sadhana” has been celebrating its annual cultural programme, featuring students of Sur Sadhana Music College performing various songs, including classical music, folk songs, and songs by noted Assamese artistes like Dr Bhupen Hazarika, Parboti Prasad Barua, Jyoti Sangeet, Rabha Sangeet, Lokageet, Biya Nam, Aii Nam, Khagen Mahanta, Bargeet etc.
This year’s programme was special, as it was dedicated to the memory of the late musician Digen Mahanta. The programme featured various songs performed by the students. The chief guest, noted music director Anupam Choudhury, emphasized the importance of formal music education in his speech. He also mesmerized the audience with his music.
The programme was attended by several distinguished guests, including artistes like Ariful Haque, Krishna Dulal Baruah, and Anup Baruah. The programme was inaugurated by Nava Kumar Mahanta, president of “Sur Sadhana”, while Parismita Deka, a talented young artiste, mentored the entire programme. Suagmoni Mahanta, the head of the musical institution briefed the achievement of “Sur Sadhana” during the past 22 years and also welcomed the guests and other attendees.
“Sur Sadhana’s” efforts have led to the establishment of many talented musicians in the state. Several students of “Sur Sadhana” have gone on to become accomplished musicians, earning recognition in various colleges and universities across the state. The programme was attended by a large number of distinguished guests, who appreciated “Sur Sadhana’s” efforts in promoting music.
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