Vk Sangeethotsava Celebrates Bhimsen Joshi’s Immortal Legacy | Hubballi News – Times of India

Hubballi: Former chief minister Jagadish Shettar on Wednesday highlighted the need to organise more cultural programmes to preserve the glory of Indian classical music, and other traditional forms of art. Shettar, who released a special supplement at the ‘Vijay Karnataka Sangeethotsava’ in Hubballi as part of the centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna awardee Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, said that the country’s traditional forms of art needed to be preserved, adding that such events were crucial to do so.
Dharwad district in-charge minister Shankar Patil Munenakoppa, meanwhile, appreciated the manifold services and contributions of Vijay Karnataka.
MLCs Saleem Ahmed, Pradeep Shettar, MLA Prasad Abbaiyya and VSV Prasad delivered speeches and appreciated the initiative of Vijay Karnataka.
Many elected representatives, educationists, entrepreneurs graced the event. Musicians Praveen Godkhindi, Jayateerth Mevundi performed Raag Maru Bihag and others, classical artist Shivani Mirajkar presented Hindustani recitals and music lovers enjoyed Jugal Bandi.

.