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Mumbai, on song
Updated On: 19 June, 2020 08:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Prachi Sibal
On World Music Day, a Byculla museum, inspired by exhibits from its collection, pays tribute to Mumbai with a playlist.

VT Station in Monsoon by PA Dhond, watercolour on paper, 1958, from the museum's permanent collection
Ever since the lockdown, city museums have found several innovative ways of engaging enthusiasts with their existing collections virtually. From their take on memes to social distancing messages and online exhibitions, there's so much on offer. This time, Dr Bhau Daji Lad City Museum is curating its second Spotify playlist as a tribute to the city, to be launched on World Music Day (June 21).
"The playlist attempts to capture the essence of the city, its relationship with and contribution to the various musical styles that developed against the backdrop of the city including the Bhendi Bazaar Gharana that included Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey and Begum Akhtar, who represented the golden age of Mumbai's cinema music industry. The playlist includes contemporary music that draws its inspiration from the city and its people," reveals Tasneem Mehta, managing trustee and director.


