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Bangalore Singer Aabha Hanjura Bridges Kashmir and Rajasthan in Women’s Celebration
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 11:04 AM
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Bangalore-based vocalist Aabha Hanjura has launched a musical initiative that brings together artists from Kashmir and Rajasthan to honour women, as reported by The New Indian Express.
Bangalore singer Aabha Hanjura announced a collaborative project that unites musicians from the Kashmir valley and Rajasthan to celebrate the role of women in Indian society. The initiative, titled "Songs of Sakhis," features folk melodies and contemporary arrangements that draw on the distinct cultural traditions of the two regions.
According to The New Indian Express, the project aims to highlight shared narratives of resilience and empowerment among women, using music as a bridge across linguistic and geographic divides. Hanjura, known for her work in folk and indie genres, curated a lineup of singers and instrumentalists from both states, ensuring authentic representation of each locale's musical heritage.
The first performance is slated to take place later this month, with a live audience in Bangalore and a simultaneous broadcast to venues in Srinagar and Jaipur. Organisers hope the event will foster greater cultural exchange and inspire similar collaborations that foreground women's stories across India.
The venture has drawn attention from cultural bodies and women's groups, who view it as a timely tribute amid ongoing discussions about gender equity. Hanjura emphasized that the project is a celebration rather than a political statement, focusing on artistic solidarity.
Further details about the program schedule and participating artists will be released in the coming weeks.
According to The New Indian Express, the project aims to highlight shared narratives of resilience and empowerment among women, using music as a bridge across linguistic and geographic divides. Hanjura, known for her work in folk and indie genres, curated a lineup of singers and instrumentalists from both states, ensuring authentic representation of each locale's musical heritage.
The first performance is slated to take place later this month, with a live audience in Bangalore and a simultaneous broadcast to venues in Srinagar and Jaipur. Organisers hope the event will foster greater cultural exchange and inspire similar collaborations that foreground women's stories across India.
The venture has drawn attention from cultural bodies and women's groups, who view it as a timely tribute amid ongoing discussions about gender equity. Hanjura emphasized that the project is a celebration rather than a political statement, focusing on artistic solidarity.
Further details about the program schedule and participating artists will be released in the coming weeks.