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Thursday, August 8, 2013

HARINATH JHA



Join the School of Music at the University of KZN as it celebrates the power of South Africa’s cultural diversity with Harinath Jha from India.

Harinath Jha is one of the foremost disciples of Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar who represents the 20th unbroken generation of the Dagars, the prime family in Dhrupad and Dhamar singing. Harinath is a renowned composer and a lead singer/director of Maithily. In his musical research and creation, he incorporates guidance of Vidushi Khrishha Bisht, Pt.Hari Charan Verma and Pt. Rajendra Prasanna.

The free concert will take place on August 12 from 12h15 to 13h00 in Howard College Theatre.