Stories written by
Ashok Ranade
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How Bade Ghulam Ali Khan left a lasting mark on Indian music, despite having a limited repertoire
He never addressed the connoisseur. His unspoken faith was that if you can move the layman, the learned will also be moved.
Ashok Ranade
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How the ghazal lost its rigidity to become a popular expression of love and longing
In this archival article, ethnomusicologist Ashok Ranade traces ghazal’s journey across centuries.
Ashok Ranade