Gharanas — Main Gharanas Of Indian Classical Vocal

October 19, 2011

In the context of Indian classical music, Gharanas indicate a comprehensive musicological ideology which directly affects the thinking, teaching, performance and appreciation of music. This ideology sometimes changes substantially from one gharana to another. And as a result different gharanas tend to have different ways of performing particular ragas although the essential nature of the [...]

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Gharanas: An Introduction To Gharanas In Indian Classical Form

October 17, 2011

In Hindustani music, a gharānā is a system of social organization linking musicians or dancers by lineage and/or apprenticeship, and by adherence to a particular musical style. A gharana also indicates a comprehensive musicological ideology. This ideology sometimes changes substantially from one gharana to another. It directly affects the thinking, teaching, performance and appreciation of [...]

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Genres Of Hindustani Classical Music

October 13, 2011

Hindustani Classical Music or Shāstriya Sangeet as it is commonly referred to as binds in itself the heritage of Indian music. Traditionally originated in vedic ritual chants, it has evolved over time and stands diversified in several forms and categories — depending on its formal structure, alap and beats. The beauty of Indian classical music [...]

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Zakir Hussain

April 25, 2010

I found a series of wonderful documentaries on Zakir Hussain while researching on tabla . Here’s the first video and you should be able to get the other videos in the series in the sidebar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3lXOSZLc-Q

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Two rare and beautiful songs for you

February 25, 2010

Sometimes I just wish there were no copyright at all. May be the entire copyright system is just flawed. Nevertheless, here are two songs for you: Tum Paas Aa Rahe Ho and Desh Ki Mitti. These are two songs which define the beauty of music. Enjoy!

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We’ve Moved

July 3, 2009

While the domain has been dormant for quite a while, please understand that this isn’t anything more than an expression of my personal dedication to Indian music. We’ve moved from music.binaryturf.com to http://www.musicwith.in. A domain is difficult to find these days but musicwith.in  reflects upon the basic idea of the foundation of this site. There [...]

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Duniya Dilwalon Ki – By A.R. Rahman

December 12, 2008

Many wouldn’t be able to recall this name. I immensely admire the work of A.R. Rahman. When Duniya Dilwalon Ki was released, I was in hostel. I didn’t have a music system or even a walkman. The songs “mustafa mustafa” and “hello doctor” were doing the rounds those days. “Duniya Dilwalon Ki” is a Tamil [...]

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Happy Diwali

October 28, 2008

It’s holiday season here and I’ve moved to my home town. Have been busy but not so much so to be absconding now. Wishing you all a very prosperous and happy Diwali.

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Guru by A.R. Rehman

October 12, 2008

No popular musical reference would be complete without the mention of the legendary A.R. Rehman. I share a very special connection with Rehman’s music touches some never reached corners of the heart and expresses and draws out emotion like none other. As a run follower I also find it in order to mention that all [...]

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When Time Stood Still – Ustad Vilayat Khan Pt. Kishan Maharaj

September 1, 2008

Sometimes you are able to appreciate art through respect than only by interest. If one doesn’t have the ear or the understanding to appreciate a performance, respect is one virtue which shall enable you to enjoy the ‘rasa‘ of the art. Something similar happens when I witness a performance by classical maestros. Though I didn’t [...]

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