· 13 artists from China, 4 Indian artists and 1 Indian Band to spell magic at the show with Stringed and pizzicato instruments such as Khuur, yatagHobis, Modonchoor and Morin Khuur
· Mongolian Folk songs, Erdos Folk songs, Indian Music and more…
· Hosted by Musician's Federation of India (MFI) the show to facilitate cultural exchange
On 11th March 2018 at Sri Shanmukhananda Auditorium, Mumbai
Mumbai 7th March 2018:
With acts like The Great Emperor Genghis Khan, The Joyous Night of Naadam, The Distant Kherlen River & Soaring High get set for aneclectic musical getaway with some of the notable names from China at the 3rd Edition of “Silk Road", an Indo-China music concert is all set to take place in Mumbai with 16 notable performers from the country visiting India. This year, there will be 13 artists from China who would be performing in collaboration with 4 Indian artists and 1 Indian Band. To enhance these Indo-China relations and improve cultural exchange,Musician's Federation of India (MFI) is hosting3rd Edition of “Silk Road",an Indo-China music concert tour, which will be heldon 10th March at Cidco Convention Center, Vashi and on 11th March 2018 at Shanmukhanand Hall, Sion East, Mumbai. Some of the prominent performances to watch out for are Mongolian Folk Song, Erdos Folk Music, Sihu Solo Music, Khoomei Music, Morin Khuur Solo Music, Sanxian Solo Music and more with artists. Musicians will showcase the magic of Chinese instruments like Bamboo Dizi, Guzheng, Erhu, Pipa, Se from Guangdong etc.
Several popular and talented musicans like Zhagedasurong, Qianbaiyila, Ling Chun, Zhao Changfu, Siqintu, Hudute, Badaronggui, Narenmandula, ChuYali will be performing at the “Silk Road”. “These musicians will be playing traditional and unique ancient stringed and pizzicato instruments such as Khuur, YatagHobis, Modonchoor and Morin Khuur. Its vocal music features the typical Mongolian long tone.” shares Mr. Kishor Jawade, General Secretary, Musician's Federation of India. “One of the major highlights is the finale act where all the performers from India and China perform together on a never-seen before act”. China Silk Road Music Concert 2018 will also showcase performance of “Jihangar Royal Court Orchestra of Inner Mongolia, China” who would be performing in collaboration with Indian artists. The Jihangar Royal Court orchestra is led by its director Mr. Baolidao, of Mongolian ethnic group, who has been dedicating himself to the collection, exploration and research of the music and history of his own ethnic group.Several Indian Musicians like Ratish Tagde (Violin), Kishore Jawade (Percussion), Sunil Verma(flute)along with Nash Naubert (flute) will be accompanying the Chinese performers.
This year, MFI is hosting the “China Silk Road Music Concert Edition 3” India tour between 9th to 15th March 2018at Mumbai, Nagpur and Delhi (workshop). MFI is a NGO dedicated to the welfare of musicians in India. It is affiliated to the International Federation of Musicians and to the Member of International Music Council (Paris). MFI has been engaged in various cultural exchange programs between India, China and other countries.
When: Sun. 11th March 2018 at 7 pm onwards
Where: Sri Shanmukhananda Auditorium, Sion, Mumbai
Entry Free –Donor passes available at venue