Sur Jyotsna National Music Award’ was held in New Delhi

Sur Jyotsna National Music Award’ was held in New Delhi

¨     ‘Sur Jyotsna National Music Award’ was held in New Delhi.

¨     The award recognises excellence in Indian classical music.

This year’s awardees included

¨     Sumitra Guha, a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist

¨     Pandit Laxman Krishnarao Pandit, a respected figure in classical music

They were honoured for their lifelong contribution to preserving and promoting India’s musical traditions.The award serves as an important platform to recognise excellence in Indian classical music.

Objectives of the award

¨     To recognise excellence in Indian music

¨     To encourage young and emerging artists

¨     To preserve traditional music forms for future generations

¨     The award was instituted in the memory of Jyotsna Darda.

¨     It acts as a bridge between heritage and innovation in Indian classical music.