FeaturesTo celebrate 70 years of independence of India the Indian High Commission in Colombo is organising a programme titled - India@70. A special event titled Rhythmscape by legendary percussion maestro Pandit Bickram Ghosh will be held from Agust 15 - 20 at 6.45pm at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Convention Hall, Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 7, a statement from the embassy said. One of world's greatest Tabla maestros, Pandit Bickram Ghosh has been nominated for Oscar and manyGrammy awards. Through a variety of musical instruments,Rhythmscape will explore the journey of ancient classical Indian music to the world of contemporaryfusion music. The line-up of events are being organized with the support of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi; the Ministry ofInternal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs, Government of Sri Lanka.

Source: Sunday Times August 14, 2017 08:15 UTC