Cultural Performance by Loknaad
The Gender Mela came to an end with the reflective and soulful music of the activist duo Charul and Vinay of Loknaad. Loknaad means 'people’s voice' in most Indian languages. The progressive music band provided a cultural space for reviving sensitivity and dignity, with lyrics of peace, dignity and democracy that spoke of the plight and power of common people.
Considered to be a one of its kind musical duo, the songs of Loknaad's two dreamers were tri-lingual (Gujarati, Punjabi and Hindi). Charul and Vinay, who created the songs of hope and life that they sang at the event based on their own field experiences, had simple lyrics, stirring compositions and minimal instrumentation which lent an earthy feel to their music. |
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