Mumbai On Wax
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Mimicry and comic songs from the dawn of the recording era in India
Between 1902 to 1908, European recording companies scoured India looking for interesting sounds and songs.
Suresh Chandvankar
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Rare early 20th century recordings of the lilting tunes of Mohammed Hussain Naginawale
The expert singer and master harmonium player was in great demand with the public and recording companies.
Suresh Chandvankar
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The many moods of Chanda Karwarkarin, a sparkling voice lost to history
These recordings reveal the huge talent of this singer, who lived during the golden age of Hindustani music in Mumbai yet sank into oblivion for unknown reasons.
Suresh Chandvankar
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