Raga Yaman - Jhap Taal (Gau Tumako)
Raga Yaman - Ek Taal (Damaru Baje)
Raga Yaman - Teen Taal (Tana Derena)
All above Bandishes are composed by Pamalka Manjitha Karunanayake (Manapiya)
Esraj - Sangit Nipun, Pamalka Manjitha Karunanayake
Tabla - Shastrapati, Vadya Nipun, Dileepa Dhananjaya
This is a special tributary performance for Late Pt. Keshav Raghunath Talegaonker Ji which was primiered in "Achyutam Keshavam" Online festival at Sangeet Kala Kendra Agra - December 11th 2020.
Few Words on this occasion,
He was a kind hearted human being who always helped upcoming young artists like us. He hails from Gwalior Gharana and Talegaonker Music Family which is a musically rich and powerful family located basically in Agra, the city of Taj Mahal.
He invited me to his home town and awarded me with the Esteemed Degree of 'Naad Saadhak' in year 2018. It was my privilege and It was a great honour for me. It was published in many news papers and in few other media. He taught me that an artist should always appreciate what we get at any cost. An Artist should be humble. He introduced me to Agra. He Welcomed me as one of his own even though I am from Sri Lanka.
Looking at his musical life, it is totally a ideal story. He was a great teacher and a performer. Rarely a single human have both the capacities. He was an exemplary and an extraordinary Vocalist, Tablist and a guitarist. I would call him a total package of music. Raising his daughters as fine young musicians just as the all rounder their father was the bravest thing that he did. He must have been very proud. Specially he was blessed to have most help from his beloved wife Smt. Pratibha Keshav Talegaonker Ji.
He will be remembered through out the time!
His Music will echo through out the world!
May His Soul Rest In Peace!
Vinamra Shraddhanjali !
May this performance be a tribute to him!
Especial Thanks:
Mr. Rakhitha Wickramaratne
(The Bera Store)
Mr. and Mrs. Kothalawala
(Cafe 6/8)
Eithuza Productions
Pravee Music Productions