CWG: Indian Ocean, Hariharan to enthrall audiences

A number of popular rock bands including Indian Ocean and famed singers like Daler Mehndi and Hariharan are likely to spice up the excitement at the Delhi Games with a series of dazzling performances for over a week.

Rock n' roll band Them Clones is likely to perform on Monday followed by East India Company on Tuesday and Pentagram, led by Bollywood music composer Vishal Dadlani, the day after.

On October 7, Soul Mate will hit the stage while Mohit Chauhan of Masakali fame, singer Daler Mehndi and Palash Sen's Euphoria will perform October 8, 9 and 10.

Singer Hariharan and world famous percussionist Sivamani will mesmerize the audiences on October 12. Grammy Award nominated film composer and jazz musician Louiz Banks will also perform on the same day.

Meanwhile, Indian Ocean, a contemporary fusion music band from Delhi, will cast its spell in the amphitheater in New Delhi on October 13.

These cultural programmes are a part of Delhi Celebrates, planned out by both the state and central governments to showcase the wonders of India's music during the Commonwealth Games.

"Delhi Celebrates will bring together more than 5,000 artists and performers from all over the country and across the Commonwealth in what shall be Delhi's most exhilarating festival of art and culture," Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said.

Many cultural events will be showcased at INA, Connaught Place, Kamani and FICCI Auditorium, Qutub Minar Complex besides others. A festival of Mushairas, Ghazals and Qawallis Jashn-e-Delhi will also be organised from Monday right through to October 7 at Town Hall Lawn, Chandni Chowk in New Delhi.

The sporting extravaganza will end on October 14.