“An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.”
— James McNeill Whistler
In current times to the COVID-19 pandemic, artists across in our country the arts spectrum are suffering from difficulties arising due to loss of livelihood and no means of sustenance.
#SavetheArtist, is an initiative, which is conducting a series of online interactions with the eminent artists of Indian Classical Music, Dance, Folk dance, tribe Arts and Craft, Media, Culture, Theater and Literature on the challenges they are facing during this COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainties that surround their art forms. It is founded by eminent Educationist and cultural evangelist, Suman Doonga, who has inspired thousands of students over the years through her result oriented inspiring work also as Media Director of SPIC MACAY, a global volunteer movement promoting Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth.
In these trying times for artists, #SaveTheArtist has started its latest initiative, The ‘Meet & Greet Series’ for supporting the artists across the country. This initiative has received wide support by eminent persons from across the arts and media industry.
globalbihari.com is proud to get associated with the cause and serialise the efforts to save the artists.
Also see: Save the Artist Campaign – 14
Meet & Greet Series
Abhijeet Sukhdane, Eminent Dhrupad Maestro
A true Dagarvani maestro, Abhijeet Sukhdane devoted himself to Dhrupad style from 1993 after being inspired by Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar. A true artist, Abhijeet Sukhadane is an accomplished artist who is lauded for his efforts in preserving the culture of our nation through various platforms like Sanskar Bharti, Bharat Vikas Parishad, Maharashtra Samaj and Swami Vivekanand among others. He has been carrying forward the guru-shishya parampara with utmost respect and responsibility as a great artist should, and inspiring many to do the same.
– global bihari bureau
