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Nepal quake brings together rock, folk and classical artists Shounak Ghosal,TNN | May 27, 2015, 08.43 PM IST KOLKATA: The earthquake that devastated Nepal has brought rock, classical and folk musicians on the same stage for a fundraiser. While a combination of any of the two genres is now not uncommon, a mix of all three is certainly unique. Top Bengali rock band Cactus, Taal Tatra led by tabla maestro Tanmoy Bose and folk music goup Arnob and Friends from Dhaka will raise funds for the quake victims on World Environment Day, June 5.

Cultural NGO Banglanatak, who in collaboration with Calcutta Rowing Club has organized the concert for a cause, said in a statement: "Nepal has been devastated by the recent earthquakes. UN has announced that 8 million people have been affected and over 1.4 million are still in need of food. Let us extend our hands for support to the people of Nepal."

The show is is a nonticketed show donations are requested from all. "Visual artists have also come forward to donate their work and you have an opportunity to collect the same. The entire money will be donated to the Consul General of Nepal at Kolkata to support relief efforts," said the organizers.

Consul General of Nepal at Kolkata, Chandra Kumar Ghimire and Moe Chiba, head of cultureUNESCO, New Delhi, are set to be the guests of honour.

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Nepal Quake Brings Together Rock, Folk and Classical Artists ­ the Times of India

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