Abhangrang by Rewa Natu

The Bhakti tradition that took root in Maharashtra four hundred years ago continues unbroken till today not only through the teachings of saints and through pilgrimages and rituals but also through Abhangs or devotional songs sung in the praise of the Lord.

Written by Sant Shreshti as of Maharashtra like Sant Dnyaneshwar, Sant Tukaram and Sant Namdev to name a few, they have also been sung and presented by the best of India’s Classical music pantheon. Abhangrang presents a few of these gems, made famous by Pr. Bhimsen Joshi. Pt. Vasantrao Deshpande, Pr. Jitendra Abhisheki, Smt. Kirshori Amonkar and other doyens of Indian classical music.

Dr. Rewa Natu (eminent Classical vocalist) will present a repertoire of soulful Abhangs that will immerse the audience in Bhakti rasa and the magic of swar and taal .

The experience will be further enriched by a compilation of beautiful visuals related to the theme

Rewa Natu was inspired and initiated into Hindustani classical singing by her father Pandit Vinayak Phatak,  himself a renowned tabla artist.  Rewa had an early privilege of hearing and meeting renowned maestros,  whom her father accompanied at recitals.  Rewa started learning music at the age of twelve,  from late Shri.  Dattopant Agashebua of Gwalior Gharana.  She was further groomed by late Pandit Sharad Gokhale and Dr.  Digvijay Vaidya.  Having earned a Masters degree in music from the SNDT University,  Pune and empanelled with the All India Radio,  Rewa has performed in various parts of the country and also abroad and is a regular performer on All India Radio.  During her studies at SNDT University she was fortunate to get the guidance of Vidushi Dr.  Veena Sahasrabuddhe.  She completed her doctoral research (Sangeetaacharya) under Dr.  Digvijay Vaidya and completed Sangeetaacharya from the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. 

 

Rewa has developed her own distinctive style by imbibing the quintessence of all her Gurus.  Rewa has been trained extensively on the various aspects of taals and their application in Bandishes.  Apart from khyaal singing,  Rewa also presents allied forms such as tarana,  thumris and also semi classical forms such as Natyageets and bhajans.  Rewa has also composed and presented thematic programs such as ‘Shakti’,  ‘Shyam Ghana Chayyo’.  In these programs Rewa presents classical as well as semi classical forms of music which relate to the theme.  These programs have received lot of applause from the masses.