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| | | ON RECORD | | | | Sonu Niigaam rings in South Asian era at Harvard | |
ahatma Gandhi's favourite Vaishnav Jan To resounded through Harvard - brought to life in Gujarati and English for all to understand. It was the occasion of Harvard's 28th Presidential Installation, and in its nearly 400-year history, this ceremony saw many firsts - the first Harvard President of the 21st century, the first woman President ever, and the first time this ceremony attempted to represent Harvard's diverse student body. President Drew Faust managed the first two, while Sonu Niigaam and Harvard Sangeet became the face of the last transformation. Sonu was inundated by adoring South Asian fans wherever he went and is the first-ever South Asian performer at a Harvard ceremony. But in a wider context, it was a symbolic moment of the next phase for our music on the world stage - one that will be looked upon for inspiration, and whose significance will only grow. Harvard Sangeet, a student group founded just over 2 years ago, has made great strides in accomplishing its mission of propagating Indian music and establishing Harvard as a premier, international seat for South Asian musical excellence, vision and leadership. In its short existence, it has brought dozens of artistes to the community, ranging from Carnatic musician Aruna Sairam, Hindustani doyen Pandit Jasraj, actress Shabana Azmi and poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar to Sonu Niigaam. Sangeet's own student performance groups have become a popular mainstay of campus-wide festivities, while many of these student talents impart lessons in Indian vocal, instrumental and percussive music to Indians and non-Indians alike. Overall, Sangeet has proved itself a leader and pioneer, becoming a household name in Boston and musical circles throughout the world. Sonu took Harvard students as his accompanists - a gesture of foresight that was greatly praised by faculty and administrators, including South Asia Initiative Director Dr Sugata Bose, who personally commended him on it. He worked tirelessly with the students, encouraging them warmly and providing guidance every step of the way. Rehearsals on the open-air stage brought President Faust herself out to meet the Sangeet team. The day before the Installation ceremony Sonu met up with students in a special intimate forum, where he responded to tough questions with characteristic humour. Before his departure, he was presented with a "future Harvard freshman" shirt for his new-born son. | | | | | | | | SERVICES | | | Matrimonials | | | Register FREE on Naukri.com. | | | Fly and avail 25% on hotels | | | Send Flowers | | | Send Diwali Gifts to India | | | Find Love, Friends on FROPPER! | | | Horoscope, Astrology, Cricket, FREE !!! | | | Flowers in Hyderabad, Nagpur, Jaipur, Baroda, Chandigarh, Kochi, | | | Search for Health, Travel, Autos | | | | | |
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