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Kashmir
has many aspects other than militancy: Abhay Sopori
Monday, October 18, 2010 04:59:23 PM,
IANS
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New Delhi:
Santoor maestro Abhay Rustam Sopori says he is tired of Kashmir
being projected only as a militancy-infested region and insists
his state has lots to offer in terms of sights, culture and music.
"This discussion has reached its peak, the projection of the state
has been a shame. Kashmir is not just militancy-infested, there
lies a lot of richness within," said Sopori.
The 31-year-old says music has the power to mend differences
between nations.
"Music has a huge power, I have seen people dropping guns and
turning to music," said Sopori, who learnt instrumental and vocal
music from his grandfather Pandit Shamboo Nath Sopori.
"Sufism makes Kashmiri music even more rich," Sopori told IANS in
an interview.
"The poetic language is very balanced - it never aims at any
individual or issue directly, but puts it across in a neutral
manner, which hits the listeners in the right spirit," he added.
Sopori reveals he has also composed songs to raise funds for the
victims of the Kashmir earthquake in 2005.
"The songs are an attempt to raise funds for Kashmir earthquake
victims. It talks about harmony and showcases the state in
positive light," he said.
Sopori, who is a graduate in management and computers, reveals
that his family has played a very important role in popularising
music in Kashmir.
"Our family has made a huge contribution to this field. My father
and grandfather have tried to popularise music in the state,
considered a taboo earlier," he said.
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