Wheelchair accessible venue
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Venue
The Cube
Date
September 22, 2024
Showtime
19:30
Duration
1 h 30 mins
Venue Highlights
Free seating: Available on a first-come-first-served basis
Assistive listening device available
Suitable for ages 5+
Give yourself to the spell of Sufi as celebrated singer Shivani Vaswani presents a beautifully curated experience of rich poetry, music, and folktales, all deeply rooted in the timeless land of Sindh.
Sufi is more than music; it’s an emotion — a journey into the depths of your soul. From the land that gave us the global sensation ‘Ho laal meri pat rakhjen bhala’, comes the expert and authentic musical finesse of Shivani Vaswani, who transforms Sufi into a vibrant blend of traditional and contemporary styles.
Sindh is home to legendary Sufi poets like Sachal Sarmast, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, Saami, Sant Kanwaram, and many others. Celebrating this rich cultural heritage, Vaswani presents a unique blend of Sufi kalaams, traditional music, and folk melodies. She is joined by a remarkable ensemble, with Vishal Dhumal on keyboard, Raju Kulkarni on percussion, Shashikant Sharma on dholak, and Amar Sangam on guitar and mandolin. The performance not only preserves Sufi traditions but also strengthens artistic connections, and brings the community closer together.
Hailing from the illustrious legacy of Shri Ghansham Vaswani and Minakshi Vaswani, she brings 20 years of experience to her craft. Currently training under Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty, she excels in semi-classical genres such as Ghazal, Sufi, and devotional and folk fusion, infusing a distinctive charm into her renditions. With power-packed performances at prestigious festivals like Khazana, Ghazal Bahar, and Times Sanskruti, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
If you’ve felt the magic of Sufi before, prepare for another extraordinary experience as Vaswani’s musical prowess deepens your connection to its beauty and spiritual essence. For those new to this music form, get ready for a soulful journey that will captivate you from the very first note and linger in your heart forever.