The LADAKH CONFULENCE is a product of a group of music enthusiasts who dared to dream lofty. At 11,500 feet, on the banks of the Indus, this festival offers music on a celestial platter. It merges and celebrates music, art, heritage, culture and nature in a place whose beauty can only be seen to be believed.
According to the event's website, ‘The Confluence is aimed at finding new solutions to old issues, and to help Ladakh develop a sustainable future while preserving its ancient culture and traditions. With the Ladakhi Government, the Confluence intends to implement systems to reduce emissions and noise pollution at the festival site’. The event is managed with the support of Jammu and Kashmir ministry. Inaugurated in 2009, the Ladakh Confluence is creating a flutter across the globe. With a remarkable line up of global musicians playing percussion, folk, fusion, acoustic and experimental styles, as well as workshops and cultural events. With activities by children along with a strong focus on environmental awareness and sustainability; this is the place to be at.
The eagerly awaited, second edition of India’s first music festival amidst the mountains, The Ladakh Confluence, has been announced to take place from July 15 - 18, 2010. The theme of the festival remains the same as last year - ‘Percussion’. A four day affair, this scenic festival promises to be bigger and better. Uniting musicians and artists from all over the world in this stunning mountain kingdom promises an incredible cultural experience. The event will showcase live music and performances by Manu Delago, Christoph Pepe Auer, Karsh Kale, Vikku Vinayakram, Rajasthan Roots, and Young Musicians of the World, Something Relevant, Jamie Catto and The Supersonics. The organisers will be adding more artists to this impressive line-up. Workshops, films and conversations with a focus on nature and local ecology are also scheduled during the event.
So, mark your dates, pack your bags, tune your musical ear and immerse in this exuberant affair.
-Priyanka Wali, Bespoken Words Team
3 comments:
Reading this makes me want to go for the confluence...I think we should all head for it!!! :)
If you have never seen a Monk play electric guitar, if your musical sensibilities need a jolt... hell, if you yourself need an out of this world jolt to shove you out of your mundane routine... head for the Confluence. It will be an experience of a life time!!!
I like the way you coined it 'music enthusiasts who dared to dream lofty'... very apt!
Second Riffman... Went there last year... quite an experience :)
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