A tour to Gujarat offers too many to any tourist looking for thorough appreciation of a major part of the Indian culture and tradition. The arts and crafts of Gujarat are good enough to cast a spell on anyone with their color, exoticism, life and vigor to the journey. Further down, the performing arts of Gujarat are real treats for the ear and the eye alike.
Music, being one of the most entertaining as well as emancipating performing arts of Gujarat, occupies a high place in the world of arts and crafts of Gujarat as it exudes lots of energy and pride attached to the country’s tradition.
Sugam Sangeet is one such form of music which combines classicism and modernity in right balance. Of great lyrical quality, the Sugam Sangeet is a Gujarati form of the Ghazal and is extremely soothing to the ears and the soul as well. The lyrics incorporated here are rich poetic verses. Not constrained by the strict disciplinary standards of Hindustani Classical Music, Sugam Sangeet is lyric based and emanates soft lilting tunes in its rendition maintaining a classical touch as well.
Avinash Vyas has been instrumental in being the pioneer and perpetuator of Sugam Sangeet or light classical music. The Gujarati light music, written and tuned by him creates an aura of peace and serenity when performed. Sugam Sangeet in Gujarat owes a lot to the likes of Kshemu Divetia, Rasiklal Bhojak, Bhailal Barot, Raasbihari Desai, Gaurang Vyas and Kaumudi Munshi who have been contributing extensively to the genre over the years.
Sugam Sangeet, a different kind of musical interpretation is a “must listen to” for any traveler on Tour to Gujarat. It specifically calms the mind and soul with the power of wonderful poetic verses and the lyrical quality of its pieces.
