THE WADALIS | Full Performance | 3 November 2023 | Virasat 2023

Wadali Brothers took the stage for the second presentation of the evening, enchanting the audience with their soul-stirring performance. Performing a diverse repertoire of Sufi, romantic folk songs, ghazals, bhajans, and Bhangra, they captivated the audience at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Stadium.

The accompanying artists for Wadali Brothers included Munish Mannu on the keyboard, Rajinder Kumar on the sampler pad, Aslam on tabla, Rakesh Kumar on dholak, Ashwani on dhol, Ajay Negi on guitar, and vocalists Jaikaran, Subhash, Gagandeep, Mausam, and Ajay Kumar.

Wadali Brothers, an illustrious name in the music world, have carried forward the legacy of Sufi singing and composition. Originally featuring brothers Puranchand Ji Wadali and Pyarelal Ji Wadali, the tradition continues with Lakhwinder joining his father Padmashree Puranchand Ji Wadali after the unexpected demise of Pyarelal Wadali.

The Wadali Brothers, now in their fifth generation of musicians, have been prominent figures in Indian Sufi, folk, and popular music. They are deeply rooted in the Sufi tradition and consider themselves conduits for the teachings of great saints. Their dedication to preserving the purity of their music is reflected in their minimal use of electronic gadgets and emphasis on alap and taan.

Puranchand Wadali was honored with the Padma Shri Award by the Government of India and received the Life Time Achievement Award at the PTC in Jalandhar. Lakhwinder, their successor, has forged a path of his own, combining classical and contemporary music trends in his compositions, with a focus on Aalap and Taan.

The Virasat Art and Heritage Festival 2023, running from October 27 to November 10, provides a platform for people to experience the richness of art, culture, and music from renowned masters of classical music and dance. The festival features a diverse range of attractions, including a crafts village, cuisine stalls, an art fair, folk music, Bollywood-style performances, heritage walks, and more. This festival serves as an opportunity for people from across the country to gain deeper insights into India's rich cultural heritage and its significance. Every facet of the festival, including art exhibitions, musical performances, food, and heritage walks, reflects the traditional values associated with Indian heritage.

REACH, established in 1995 in Dehradun, has been organizing the Virasat Mahotsav in the city with the primary aim of preserving and promoting India's artistic, cultural, and heritage values. The Heritage Festival has played a pivotal role in reviving rural arts that were on the verge of extinction due to a lack of audience. It has contributed to the preservation of village traditions, music, dance, crafts, painting, sculpture, theatre, storytelling, traditional cuisine, and more, helping these art forms transition into the modern era and gain recognition. Virasat 2023 promises to captivate and transport attendees on an unforgettable musical and cultural journey.

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