The 150th Shree Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan in Jalandhar celebrated Hindustani classical music traditions. The event featured artists from various gharanas, including vocalist Malini Awasthi, who emphasized the importance of folk music alongside classical forms. Awasthi highlighted the rich traditions of Benaras and Purab Ang, stressing that folk music is as revered as classical genres and will endure through reinterpretation and performance.