By turns affable and amusing, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt isn't what one would imagine a classical musician to be. Equally jovial is his son Salil, a newer face to the world of the Mohan Veena. Inheriting this unique tradition from father Salil is his 11-year-old son Satvik. And, we discover, there is more to this family than their music that keeps their energy level so high.
*Records for being able to recognise as many as 45 ragas. What music do you enjoy listening to? * *VMB:* My favourites are Ustad Aamir Khan and Pandit Ravi Shankar. I also appreciate new age music. I love A R Rehman, in fact one of my favourites of his is "Radha Kaise na Jale". And Britney Spears, too! And of course in my free time, I thoroughly enjoy Bollywood films. *SB:** *Kishoreji's [Kishore Kumar's] voice is unparalleled. New voices in the industry, like Shilpa Rao and Sunidhi Chauhan are also commendable. I also listen to Jerry Douglas and Eric Clapton and some of the banjo players. An instrument that fascinated me was the African harp. It has such an interesting construction, shaped like a small Christmas tree. http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/two-to-tango/00/09/344478/ -- regards, Vithur
