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Monika Soni to perform at Naad Vatika

Chandigarh, 26 February, 2016: As per the endeavour of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Chandigarh Administration to augment classical music, and providing a Cultural Soul to city beautiful activities like - “Naad Vatika” Culture in the Parks shows had been initiated.
Adding to this chain is now classical vocal singer Monika Soni will perform on this Saturday that is on 27.02.2016 at Rose Garden, Sector 16 Chandigarh, from 4:00 PM onward.
Monika Soni, a budding Hindustani classical vocalist has been blessed with a melodious voice, brilliant mind and innovative thoughtfulness. Hailing from the Brass City Rewari, Haryana monika  is pursuing ‘doctoral degree’ (PhD) in Music.

Monika started singing at a tender age of 6. She began the journey with bhajans, film songs and patriotic songs taught to her by her father Sh. Gyan Chand Soni who used to write them for her on his own. He is also a good composer. Monika started learning the initials of Indian Classical Music under Pt. Ramgopal Tripathi of Banares. Later she went to Banasthali University and learnt under the auspicious guidance of Dr. Chetna Banawat, a senior disciple of Padma Vibhushan Dr. Prabha Atre. Monika has been a scholar at Dr. Gangubai Hangal Gurukul, Hubli in Karnataka for 4 years. Now she is learning the minutiae of Hindustnai Classical Music under the tutelage of the Kirana Gharana maestro Pt. Mani Prasadji.


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