Goa’s first Sitarist Pt. Ravi Chary to perform Swaryogi 2026 on May 14 in tribute to Pt. Yograj Naik at Panjim

Goa Khabar : The Pt. Yograj Naik Pratisthan, in association with the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, is set to host Swaryogi 2026, a soulful musical tribute in memory of the revered musician Pt. Yograj Naik, on Thursday, 14th May 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Multipurpose Hall, Sanskruti Bhavan, Department of Art and Culture, Patto, Panaji.

The event will be graced by Dr. Pradip Sarmokadam, Member Secretary, Goa State Biodiversity Board, as the Chief Guest, and Vivek Naik, Director, Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, as the Guest of Honour, underscoring the state’s commitment to preserving and promoting Goa’s rich musical heritage. In keeping with Pt. Yograj Naik Pratisthan’s vision of nurturing the next generation of musicians, Swaryogi 2026 will also feature a special Student Felicitation segment honouring promising young artists Devanshi Harmalkar on Sitar and Kaustubh Chari on Tabla, recognising their dedication and excellence in classical music.

The evening will be showcased by Pt. Ravi Chary — Goa’s first and foremost Sitarist. He is now based in Mumbai and is coming to his home state especially to perform for this prestigious tribute. A torchbearer of Goa’s classical legacy, Pt. Ravi Chary has taken the Goan tradition of Music to national and international stages. His homecoming performance for Swaryogi 2026 holds deep emotional significance for Goa’s music community.

An artist of rare calibre, Pt. Ravi Chary has shared the stage with legendary musicians & singers like Gaan Saraswati Kishori Amonkar, Padmashri Ustad Allarakha, Padmavibhushan Ustad Zakir Husain, Trilok Gurtu, Ranjit Barot, sivamani, Taufiq Qureshi, Fazal Qureshi, Louiz Banks to name a few. He collaborated with the late Asha Bhosle, on one of her last songs featuring her grand daughter Zanaai. The video for the same has gone viral.

He has also collaborated with some of the most renowned names in Indian music across genres. With a career spanning decades, he has performed at major festivals in India and abroad, blending technical brilliance with soulful expression. Known for his innovative approach to the Sitar, Pt. Chary has been instrumental in popularising Indian classical music among younger audiences while staying rooted in tradition. His journey from Goa to the global stage stands as an inspiration for emerging musicians not just in the state but also all over India.