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NEW DELHI Rabindranath Tagore University is introducing a new initiative this year under Vishwarang with the launch of ‘Vishwarang Experience’. As part of this initiative, the world-renowned musical performance ‘The Manganiyar Seduction’ will be presented on November 29 at Ravindra Bhavan, Bhopal. Blending the folk and Sufi musical traditions of Rajasthan with contemporary theatrical presentation and an innovative stage design, this performance promises to offer a unique cultural experience to the audience of Bhopal.
The special performance will be directed by renowned theatre director and writer Roysten Abel. Under his direction, 40 artists from Rajasthan's Manganiyar community will showcase their distinctive musical traditions on stage. The Manganiyars are associated with Rajasthan's rich traditional musical heritage, which reflects the deep influence of folk, devotional and Sufi traditions.
The most distinctive feature of ‘The Manganiyar Seduction’ is its unique stage format. The performance will feature 33 illuminated compartments on stage, where Manganiyar artists will present their musical performances. As the music progresses, these compartments gradually light up, with different artists joining the performance through their voices and musical instruments. The collective performance of 40 artists creates a remarkable combination of music, lighting and visual design, offering audiences an extraordinary visual and musical experience.
The depth of Sufi music, combined with the traditional melodies of Rajasthani folk music, makes this performance even more special. The sounds of traditional instruments such as the Kamaicha, Khartal, Dholak and Morchang, accompanied by the artists' soulful singing, will bring Rajasthan's folk and cultural heritage to life. Through its innovative use of lighting and stage design, the performance will transform music from merely an auditory experience into an immersive visual experience as well.
Vishwarang Director Dr. Santosh Choubey said, "Vishwarang has always endeavoured to connect Indian languages, literature, art and cultural traditions with the global platform. ‘Vishwarang Experience’ is an extension of this vision, through which we aim to bring India's diverse folk traditions to audiences through contemporary stage experiments. Through ‘The Manganiyar Seduction’, audiences in Bhopal will experience the rich folk and Sufi musical traditions of Rajasthan in a unique format that beautifully combines music, theatre and visual art."
Through ‘Vishwarang Experience’, Rabindranath Tagore University aims to further expand the scope of Vishwarang beyond literature and art by bringing India's folk and cultural traditions together with contemporary forms of artistic presentation. The performance of ‘The Manganiyar Seduction’ on November 29 at Ravindra Bhavan will offer the people of Bhopal a memorable cultural experience through the confluence of music, culture, theatre and visual art.
