ABU DHABI — The Cultural Wing of the Embassy of India here and the Indian Consulate in Dubai will jointly present ghazal concerts by Charanjit Soni and Fareed Ahmad Khan in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
While the programme in Dubai will be held at the Indian Consulate Auditorium from 7.45pm today, the concert in Abu Dhabi will be held at the Indian Embassy Auditorium from 7.30pm tomorrow.
Charanjit is a regular performer on radio and television, and has done many successful concerts in different parts of India, a press release from the Indian Embassy said on Thursday.
She is also on the panel of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.
Fareed Ahmad, ghazal singer and composer, is one of the foremost representatives of a legendary musical heritage known as Kiraaana Gharana of Khayal Gayaki. This genre of ghazal is known for its stalwarts Ustad Abdul Karim Khan and Ustad Abdul Waheed Khan, the release said. Both the programmes are open to the public.