Global Peace Secretariat marks October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Global Peace Secretariat marked October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a conversation with world renowned violinist Mrs. Sunita Bhuyan who uses music as therapy for healing and women and children's empowerment.

See YouTube link for the program - https://youtu.be/IfvLUzbXwts

Sunita Bhuyan is an acclaimed Indian Indo-fusion violinist, music therapist, and pioneering Human Resource professional. Born in Shillong, Meghalaya, she is widely recognized as the first violinist in India to adapt Assamese folk music to the classical violin, frequently fusing Hindustani classical frameworks with Scottish, Irish, and world folk melodies. 

Mrs. Bhuyan was initially trained in the Hindustani classical style by her mother, Minoti Khaund (a renowned Assamese violinist), and later completed advanced training under the legendary violin maestro Pandit V. G. Jog. Her notable album, Bihu Strings (released by Times Music), is celebrated as India's first album dedicated entirely to folk music played on the violin. 

See Mrs. Bhuyan's performance in Zubaan: Culture of Peace  Festival of the Northeast 2021 -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p2cJ8M4nZU

* Secretary General Kumu Gupta is a former President's Citizens Medal candidate ( under President Obama) for volunteer work helping domestic violence victims. Her song 'STOP' ( Acapella style) on domestic violence was an entry for Grammy Award Best Song For Social Change in 2024.

**Miss Gupta is a former Board (3 yrs) and Guild (2 yrs) member of  Quincy Symphony Orchestra.