At TEDxAnant National University Ravice Rashid Wathori the acclaimed Kashmiri artist and passionate environmentalist known by his stage name Rayees Wathori delivered a breathtaking performance that left hearts stirred and minds awakened.
Performing under the soft lights of MP Hall, Ravice's voice rose like a prayer over Dal Lake’s troubled waters. His evocative lyrics and haunting melodies painted a vivid picture of a paradise under threat calling for an urgent end to pollution, the eradication of polythene, and a return to sustainable living.
Rayees Wathori is a Theatre and Cultural Activist, an artist whose work bridges Art, culture and social activism. His art is deeply rooted in the rich traditions of Kashmir while giving voice to the pressing issues of today. Through his performances, he carries the spirit, struggles, and dreams of his people to wider audiences, sparking conversations around heritage, environment, and identity.
This was more than music. It was a soulful cry for help, a love letter to Kashmir, and a powerful spark urging each listener to become a guardian of nature’s beauty.
Currently serving as an Artist-in-Residence at Anant National University, Ravice Rashid continues to use his art as a tool for transformation blending storytelling, activism, and melody into a clarion call for action.