Given the current socio-political situation in India, where discussions on displacement, borders, and the search for belonging feel more urgent than ever, Songs of Migration, a performance by Debojyoti Mishra, was deeply relevant. The evening began, quite appropriately, with “O alor pothojatri” as a tribute to Salil Chowdhury, marking his birth centennial. “Barir kache Arshinagar”, fusing Indian folk-tunes with Western elements, was a sombre folk song paired with the violin. Despite the poor soundproofing and repeated disturbances from the other side of the floor, the musical transitions were seamless. ADVERTISEMENTThe evening also highlighted the Partition pathos, particularly in Bengal and Punjab, which experienced the horrors of migration in particular.

Source: The Telegraph January 03, 2026 03:54 UTC