Every year, artists, musicians and poets from East London contribute generously to the Grahamstown Arts Festival - and this year is no exception. One of the must-see shows from our shores is a collection of love poems by renowned writer and physician Dr Amitabh Mitra. This is what he has in mind for you…

A seasoned writer, Mitra will perform poems from his DVD and CD entitled “A Slow Train to Gwalior”. It’s a collection of love poems, which takes you on a sentimental journey back in time to Mitra’s childhood in India, filled with old family homes, forts and palaces and places where he grew up.His poetry will be accompanied by the guitar of Louis Viljoen.

Listening to Mitra’s gentle lines and voice is the artistic equivalent of slowly savouring a sweet lassi - a favourite traditional Indian milkshake… It’s highly recommended.

Or, if you’re just having a stressed out day, listen to one of Mitra’s soothing poems here.

So folks, let’s get out there and show a fellow East Londoner our support!

Mitra and Viljoen will be performing on Thursday, June 9 at the Nun’s Chapel in Grahamstown at 3.30pm.

Source: Dispacth Now 24/7