Bansuri Utsav | |
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Genre | Indian classical music (Hindustani, Ghazals etc.) |
Location(s) | Mumbai, India |
Years active | 2007–present |
Founders | Vivek Sonar |
Website | Bansuri Utsav |
The Bansuri Utsav is a two-day musical festival which is especially dedicated to flutes. The 8th Bansuri Utsav was held in Mumbai in Ravindra Natya Mandir. The festival is held annually and till 2015 it was held in Thane in Maharashtra.[1]
The Bansuri Utsav, literally translating as 'flute festival' was started in 2007 by Shri Vivek Sonar. It is the only music festival in the world dedicated to the flute. Over the years, the festival has expanded to explore musical genres beyond classical. The festival now includes solo and group performances, fusion performances and jugalbandis.