7th edition of Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Festival in March

Kasauli Feb 19 (IANS) The Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Festival will be back with its seventh edition during the Easter weekend of March 30-31 at Baikunth Resorts in Kasauli the organisers said.

The two-day festival organised by Genesis Foundation will feature bands and artistes including Rabbi Shergill Suraj Jagan Thermal and a Quarter When Chai Met Toast Parvaaz and Unplugged.

The festival draws people from across the country to Kasauli to aid the fund-raiser for underprivileged children suffering from heart disorders.

"Music is a powerful force that can bring people together breaking boundaries of caste colour religion and other superficial differences. I m very happy to be associated with Genesis Foundation and support the noble cause of saving little children who are critically ill and suffering from heart disorders " Jagan who will be performing on the first day of the festival said in a statement.

Shergill said the festival is more than just a musical endeavour for him. "It is with great excitement that I confirm my participation therein. Can t wait to rock once again " he added.

Sagar Founder Trustee Genesis Foundation finds it "really heartening to see how the festival has grown over the years".

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