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| Swetambara, a journey of ceremonial Indian wedding songs: | | | April,11
Swetambara is a musical album consisting of Indian ceremonial wedding songs begins with an invocation to God and takes the listener through the journey of ceremonial Indian wedding songs like Banna, Batna…. Sung by talented Richa Issar.
Richa Issar is not only the name, but a movement who tries to revive light and classical music among the new generation which are influenced by the western culture. Richa believes that classical music is the real music as music is the only way which bring bonds together classical music in todays world is the best medicine for stress, tension and other related things. Music plays an important role in bringing people together irrespective of their language, religion, region, etc.
Richa, born in a reputed family in New Delhi, married to a promising businessman of the state, Sanjay Issar who is also a source of inspiration to her.
Richa in her conversation with ET correspondent Sandeep Bhat at her residence interacted about the release of her first music album “Swetambara” a medley of rich wedding melodies.
Some of the excerpts:
E. T.: Tell us briefly about your first album “Swetambara”?
Richa: Well, this is just a small beginning and Swetambara, which is the collection of rich wedding melodious songs of the country. This album has eight beautiful songs in Hindi with a touch of Rajasthani music. All the songs have been sung by myself and the music has been arranged by Sare-Ga-Ma fame music director Sanjay Vidyarthi. The lyrics and the music by Kamala Bakshi bring to life our rich traditions. The backing vocal is being given by Nupur Roy and is produced by Kajal Ghosh. Indian classic music and folk music were two different streams of music. Both these forms attract and bring together people from varied backgrounds. The need of songs and music in our everyday lives is of utmost importance and helps a great deal in reducing everyday stress. The proceeds from the albums would be used for a social cause.
E.T.: Would you like to give more details of this album?
Richa: Well, all the eight wedding songs are being composed beautifully. The first song “Suve Chol Laton Wale’ …. Is dedicated to Devi Maa, followed by Khelan Dayo Ganghar… which in Rajasthan has a significant place during Ganghar festival. The women folk in their traditional dress pray to Gauri Maa. Another song “Gehon Re Chana Ro Vbtan” ….. is being sung when bride gets ready for marriage.
“Lado Khele”….. Banna Hasti, Aao Sakhi Agwani, Aangana Padaro and Beti Mangna Ha So Maang are other wedding songs which truly will mesmerize the people.
E.T.: How you started singing any formal training from any guru?
Richa: I learned music from Gandharva Mahavidhyalaya, Delhi. Pt. Vinay Chander Mudgal, Shobha Mudgal and Madhu Mudgal are instrumental in my teachings, learned Sangeet Visharad from Salochana Brahaspati and light classic from Pt. Ram Saran Dass Ji.
E.T.: What are your future plans? Comment?
Richa: As I told you, this was my first album and more will be released in the time to come. People want good music to listen and in my other albums, I will continue to present our old rich culture and tradition Dogri and Kashmiri has a rich culture, to which I belong, am planning to give blend of these two old traditions. Let new generation should get good music. I will also do some bajans also. My options are open, Pt. Jaidev gave me a chance to sing in Bollywood movies. My first preference will be to give good music to my people. The response was tremendous in Delhi during the launch of my first, album “Swetambara” which was released by the chief minister, Sheela Dixit at her residence and hope the same response from the city of temples.
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