Santoor player and Mohinyattam dancer creating new genre

[Kamlesh Barjati]

MUMBAI: Kolkata-based Santoor player and a Mohinyattam dancer are trying to create a new genre of music and dance by blending electronic with ethnic music forms.

Talented classical dancer Mom Ganguly and Santoor player Kunal Saha have come up with ''Ishtara-The Genesis'' which has the characteristics of Mohinyattam, Kathak and Mayurbhanj Chhau creating a unique blend of music and dance that is contemporary yet traditional.

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