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Russian and Indian songs were performed at the concert of the folk Ladafolk band, TASS reports. The Russian-speaking band uniting musicians from Russia and other CIS countries performed in New Delhi. The band took to the stage of the Indian International Center, where there were no empty seats left.
According to the head of the band, Ksenia Marvari, the musicians named the show ''Sangam,'' which means ''merger'' in Hindi. She noted that she wanted to show the unity of two cultures. Art unites souls, Ksenia Marvari is sure.
The performance consisted of three parts. The first featured Russian folk songs, the second one a combination of Russian folk melodies with Indian mantras. They also performed the ''Sangam'' composition, written by Ksenia Marvari specifically for this performance. It combines the ''Hail, Virgin Mary'' prayer and the Hindu Gayatri mantra. In the final part, popular melodies from different countries were performed. All performances were received very warmly by the public.
Many spectators noted that they were already familiar with Russian culture, they enjoyed attending the concert and would look forward to the next performances.
The show was organized by the Russian House Foundation, a charitable foundation that works to popularize Russian culture. Members of the Ladafolk band acted as volunteers.
Russkiy Mir
