'I don't come only for races' - Jagjit Singh
17 Aug, 2006
In town recently, ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh spoke to us about his passion for racing...and music of course.
The ghazal maestro weaved his magic for the crowd at Ganesh Kala Krida Manch. But, before the musical journey took off, we caught up with Jagjit Singh.
It's been many years since Singh performed in Pune last, so much so that even he can't remember the exact year. "I think it was for a cancer-related cause,"says he.
The racing season is on, and Singh is passionate about races. "Yes, I have four horses and they participate in the races,"he says.
Is this the reason why Pune is special for him? "No, I have had a long association with the city of Sawai Gandharva. People have taste for classical music here, which is why I have special fondness for the city,"he says.
But we have been seeing the ace singer almost every year during the racing season. "That might be true. I love races. But I don't come only for races. For instance, I came today for my show. I could have come yesterday and gone to the races. But I didn't. It depends on my mood. I don't know whether I will go to the race tomorrow or not, even though I am in Pune,"explains Jagjit.
But yes, his horses are special to him. "They are very dear to me. Unfortunately, I can't give too much time to them."
Singh is a little perturbed by the kind of 'mechanical music, which is in vogue.' "A lot of garbage is being played. A number of DJs and RJs who have no knowledge of music are mixing songs.
But I am sure enough that this trend will go away. Classical music will make a comeback,"he observes. Ghulam Ali, another legendary ghazal singer, was in Pune recently.
Say Singh, "Ali is an artist par excellence. He is exceptionally talented. I met him some time back at a concert in Bangalore. We met and discussed old times,"he says.
Having been in the industry for over 30 years, Singh's principle in life is to continue with the hard work. "You should never think that you know too much. Hard work and quest for knowledge are two most important things in life,"says he before getting ready to mesmerise his fans.
In town recently, ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh spoke to us about his passion for racing...and music of course.
The ghazal maestro weaved his magic for the crowd at Ganesh Kala Krida Manch. But, before the musical journey took off, we caught up with Jagjit Singh.
It's been many years since Singh performed in Pune last, so much so that even he can't remember the exact year. "I think it was for a cancer-related cause,"says he.
The racing season is on, and Singh is passionate about races. "Yes, I have four horses and they participate in the races,"he says.
Is this the reason why Pune is special for him? "No, I have had a long association with the city of Sawai Gandharva. People have taste for classical music here, which is why I have special fondness for the city,"he says.
But we have been seeing the ace singer almost every year during the racing season. "That might be true. I love races. But I don't come only for races. For instance, I came today for my show. I could have come yesterday and gone to the races. But I didn't. It depends on my mood. I don't know whether I will go to the race tomorrow or not, even though I am in Pune,"explains Jagjit.
But yes, his horses are special to him. "They are very dear to me. Unfortunately, I can't give too much time to them."
Singh is a little perturbed by the kind of 'mechanical music, which is in vogue.' "A lot of garbage is being played. A number of DJs and RJs who have no knowledge of music are mixing songs.
But I am sure enough that this trend will go away. Classical music will make a comeback,"he observes. Ghulam Ali, another legendary ghazal singer, was in Pune recently.
Say Singh, "Ali is an artist par excellence. He is exceptionally talented. I met him some time back at a concert in Bangalore. We met and discussed old times,"he says.
Having been in the industry for over 30 years, Singh's principle in life is to continue with the hard work. "You should never think that you know too much. Hard work and quest for knowledge are two most important things in life,"says he before getting ready to mesmerise his fans.
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