Swar Ganga The Musical Hub is more than a music institute. It transforms one’s musical journey, irrespective of their age, ability or background. Here, students learn a diverse variety of vocal forms such as Indian Classical music, folk music, light music, devotional music and bollywood. Over 100 students, aged 4 to 65, are part of this music academy, and partake in weekly classes and regular performances.
Not only is music taught in Swar Ganga, but also the art of performing. This is manifested through performances themselves as well as the focus on stage presentation, voice projection and sound checks. Another valuable learning opportunity is playback singing which Swar Ganga students get the privilege of experiencing too. With the accompaniment of professional studio equipment and excellent music direction, these students are able to effectively home in on their singing skills.
In July, Swar Ganga showcased its 5th annual Talent Show which comprised around 20 performances, each with intricate melodies and captivating tunes. This year’s Talent Show also marked the inauguration of the long-awaited Parampara launch.
This Parampara project incorporates the Guru-Shishya Parampara, a traditional system of learning music where a teacher (guru) personally trains a student (shishya) through a close, unique relationship. This ideology, passed down from generation to generation, is the essence of Swar Ganga, despite living away from its originating country, India. Over there, the guru imparts not only musical techniques but also cultural stories and emotions behind the music through direct demonstration and oral teaching, along with written materials. This method is integral to Indian classical traditions, helping to preserve and maintain musical techniques, cultural values, and philosophical insights.
This audio and vocal recording has been done in Swar Ganga’s own studio; almost 90 students participated and recorded their voices for this project. Swar Ganga students enriched their musical repertoire by singing songs from Raag Yaman. This raag (melodic framework) serves as one of the important raag a student learns, with its defining quality being happiness, devotion and peace.
The songs performed were Aali ri mori tore darbar – Classical Bandish (Guru Shree Pandit Kamal Bandopadhyay), Payoji meine (originally sung by Lata Mangeshkar), Jab deep Jale aana (movie: Chitchor), Yaadein (movie: Yaadein) and Tarana (composed by Krunal Parmar).
This Parampara project video shoot was filmed at Kripasindhu Saibaba Temple which was beautifully decorated by Reema Vyas (Diva Events). Parampra saw the hard work and dedication of over 10 selfless individuals with concept and design by Bhagirathi Bhatt, production by Hardik Bhatt, music and programming by Krunal Parmar, rhythm by Rajesh Limbachiya, mixing mastering by Rakesh Desai, videography & editing by Vishaal Kumar, direction by Viral Hathi, coordination by Neeta Galchar, Deepa Bhandari, Tanu Singh and Riddhi Pandya.
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