London based singer Bhavik Haria’s campaign to keep bhajans alive has raised £15,000 in only 14 days through crowdfunding. This has been done in order to produce a 7 track fusion Bhajan album, bringing together musical elements from both traditional Indian and western cultures.
Bhavik is known for his versatility of performing Bhajans, Bollywood songs and Ghazals with equal love and passion. Bhavik has travelled around the world performing at various events, both private and public to audiences ranging from 50 – 40,000.
After building overwhelming anticipation and performing a number of online virtual concerts during the 3 month lockdown for people around the world and private communities, Bhavik has brought together people from all corners of the world which has, in turn, created this social family.
Bhavik’s devotional bhajans have the power to support a post-pandemic world restore its sense of normality and peace, and they’re not just for the religious minded. There are a number of rewards which supporters can get in return, from signed CDs, to handmade tote bags and private performances. Bhavik said, “When I started out many years ago, I didn’t know what all the bhajans meant either as they can be quite complex, but I’ve grown to understand and appreciate what they mean and how they impact people. Seeing my friends now, who, growing up, didn’t understand or enjoy them, come to my events and really get into it is really rewarding!”
Area Director South East for Arts Council England, Hedley Swain, said: “It’s lovely this incredible Indian Art and Heritage be brought to contemporary audiences and fused with contemporary work.”
Along with the album announcement, Bhavik is also planning a series of launch concerts across the UK in early 2021 which will also support multiple charities including CAREducation Trust, a UK based charity that helps educate and
empower underprivileged children in India, Africa and Nepal.