(from left to proper) Kamakshi Khurana, Sonam Kapoor, Vishala Khurana on the ‘Jungle Jugalbandi’ ebook launch in Mumbai in April 2024. Photo: Courtesy of The Sound Space
Indian classical music coaching is usually began early in childhood and now, there’s a brand new ebook that may begin the journey even sooner. Jungle Jugalbandi is a kids’s ebook by author Ashmi Shah with musician siblings Kamakshi and Vishala Khurana, from the music group The Sound Space.
Over at The Sound Space, the Khuranas are sometimes creating modules, workshops, and interactive periods with music on the middle of all of it. Jungle Jugalbandi – a ebook that additionally comes with a title song performed by artists and children which may be scanned and performed by way of a QR code within the ebook – is including one other dimension to studying Indian classical music. The story, illustrated by Aayushi Shah, extols the magic that’s discovered when a jugalbandi comes collectively, following a koel that wanders by way of the jungle so as to add musicians enjoying completely different devices to her troupe.
While there was a live performance that includes performances college students from The Sound Space known as Jugalbandi on April seventh in Mumbai, the ebook additionally obtained a proper unveiling and launch by actor Sonam Kapoor throughout the identical month within the metropolis.
Kamakshi and Vishala Khurana mentioned in a press release on the time of the ebook launch, “We’ve always aspired to expand the horizons of Indian classical music, which inspired the founding of The Sound Space. Jungle Jugalbandi is our way of showing our love for Indian classical music and how important it is for the cognitive and emotional development of young learners.”
Kapoor mentioned on the occasion, “I’m truly honored to be part of this wonderful event and book launch. As a parent, I’ve witnessed firsthand the beautiful impact music has had on my child’s growth and development. Vishala and Kamakshi’s dedication to fostering a love for music and cultural understanding among children at The Sound Space is truly commendable.”
The Jungle Jugalbandi ebook launch occasion additionally included a efficiency of the six-minute title music by college students from The Sound Space. A press launch for the occasion provides, “Vishala and Kamakshi Khurana of The Sound Space have created this book to educate children about Hindustani music by introducing them to various Indian instruments and how they sound through an engaging jungle environment. Derived from the Hindi word for ‘entwined twins,’ this showcase celebrates the harmonious fusion of two distinct styles – be it vocal or instrumental.”