Jayashri to present concert on Mirabai

Chennai: Noted carnatic vocalist Bombay Jayashri is all set to present an exclusive concert on the life of saint-poet Mirabai in the city next month."I am delighted to do the concert on the life of Mirabai who is a symbol of inspiration. This will be the first for me to do an exclusive concert that tells the story of her" Jayashri told reporters here.

The concert titled `Bhaire Baanvari` depicts Mirabai`s life and poetry that would feature an entire range of songs by the 16th century poet, also a devotee of Lord Krishna, she said. Jayashri, a disciple of veteran musician Lalgudi G Jayaraman, said the title was taken from the famous words of Mira `Log Kahe Meera Bhaire Baanvari`. The renditions of the bhajans would be performed by Jayasrhi while the narration (in English) would be made by Gowri Ramnarayanan during the concert to be held on March 7. The concert`s proceeds would go to NGO Sankalp supporting children with learning disabilities and autism. Jayashri said they have planned to conduct similar events in Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Bangalore over the next few months. PTI