MUMBAI: Civil society and military organisation are often perceived to be two distinct, though interrelated, elements of modern existence. On Independence Day, the twain shall meet after flowing through distinct streams of music. Songs of Freedom, a joint staging by the Navy and the National Centre for the Performing Arts, will celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav by charting the country’s unique journey through music.
Musically directed by pianist and composer Merlin Dsouza, it will feature the Orchestra of the Armed Forces and civilian musicians, including vocalists, rappers, leading instrumentalists of various genres and also a ventriloquist. The Navy says the event will be a perfect mingling of the martial sounds of trumpets, trombones, bagpipes and drums, with civilian tunes from the guitar, violin and piano.
