SRINAGAR, Aug. 25 -- The classical music festival, organised by the Sopori Academy of Music & Performing Arts (SaMaPa) in collaboration with 'Benu Heritage', concluded at the Pandit Bhajan Sopori Auditorium here today.

The programme celebrated the heritage of Indian classical music with performances by acclaimed artists and carried a strong message of cultural revival from Kashmir.

Speaking after his performance, Santoor maestro Pt. Abhay Rustum Sopori said, "Our aim is to bring classical music closer to the younger generation. We also wish to facilitate interaction of music students with renowned musicians. Through this initiative, we want to spread a message of inviting people to visit Kashmir after the unfortunate Pahalgam terror inc...