| The Blues come to Kasauli to assist a nobel cause |
6th Apr 2013
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Desert Funk: Barmer Musicians performing with Neel and the Lightbulbs
he Kasauli Rhythm and Blues Festival, organised by the Genesis Foundation annually in the emerald-green hills of Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, strives to raise funds to treat 10 critically-ill children suffering from heart disorders, cancer, thalassemia, organ failure, and extreme deformities between and the age group of 20-months to 16 years.
Initiated in 2012, the first edition of the festival was an instant hit. This year's festival was also a success for the foundation as nearly 400 guests participated from different parts of the country, including Punjab, Delhi, and Chandigarh and contributed through donor cards.
This year's fundraiser festival was scheduled over the Easter weekend — March 29-31. Live music, amazingly done lightning, barbecue under the blue sky and the grand bar by Jack Daniel's was a surprise beyond expectations for first timers. While speaking to Guardian20 about the event, Prema Sagar, the founder trustee of Genesis says, "In its second year the Rhythm and Blues Festival has grown substantially. More guests and donors have voluntarily come forward to be a part of this cause. People have certainly received well the idea to organise this event amidst the peaceful and serene hills of Kasauli and that's why there was a great number of inquiries this year."
Eight solo performers and bands, including the Raghu Dixit project, Big Bang Blues, Mrigya, Papon & The East India Company, AnkurTewari and The Ghalat Family, Desert Funk: Barmer Musicians with Neel & the Light Bulbs, Peter Cat Recording Company and Sridhar/Thayil, enthralled music-lovers during the three-day festival and covered a diverse mix of contemporary music and genres.
"It feels great to be associated with this festival as principal sponsors. We have pledged already for the next edition of the festival and I am sure the innovative things that we are planning for 2014 will add more charm to this event", says Amrit Kiran Singh, Asia-pacific Vice-President and Area Director of Jack Daniel's.
Mohit Sharma, a software professional participating for the first time, says, "I really liked the uniqueness of this initiative. Though 5500 is a huge amount for most youngsters, but I have planned to save 500 every month now on to buy this pass, which eventually and indirectly will go in the noble cause of treating ill children."
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