Abhang Repost, however, plays these poems at music cafes, clubs, art and music festivals to a young crowd. Such has been the response to the fusion of abhangs by this Maharashtrian Indie folk fusion band that they have been featured by TEDx. Along with Piyush Acharya and Ajay Vavhal, they decided to blend abhangs with modern music, while preserving the essence and richness of the verses and its message. “We want to remember these saints of yore and their music for 365 days a year,” says Deorukhkar, the drummer and vocalist of the band. “Folk music is our passion.

Source: Indian Express June 29, 2019 19:07 UTC