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Hindustani classical

  • Listen: Raag Khamaj finds an ideal showcase in these creative tappa compositions

    Listen: Raag Khamaj finds an ideal showcase in these creative tappa compositions

    Aneesh Pradhan
    · Jan 26, 2019 · 06:00 am
  • Listen: Folk and classical traditions blend in this dadra by Rasoolan Bai, accompanied by the dholak

    Listen: Folk and classical traditions blend in this dadra by Rasoolan Bai, accompanied by the dholak

    Aneesh Pradhan
    · Apr 08, 2017 · 07:00 am
  • Listen: A young Ravi Shankar playing in his brother's orchestra during a 1937 US tour

    Listen: A young Ravi Shankar playing in his brother's orchestra during a 1937 US tour

    Aneesh Pradhan
    · Apr 01, 2017 · 08:15 am
  • Listen: Begum Akhtar's captivating performances of dadras in raag Kafi

    Listen: Begum Akhtar's captivating performances of dadras in raag Kafi

    Aneesh Pradhan
    · Mar 25, 2017 · 06:00 am
  • Shamsuddin Faridi Desai's virtuosity is on display as he performs Raag Darbari on the rudra veena

    Shamsuddin Faridi Desai's virtuosity is on display as he performs Raag Darbari on the rudra veena

    Aneesh Pradhan
    · Jan 14, 2017 · 07:45 am
  • Listen: Sitar maestro Nikhil Banerjee's unconventional, immaculate rendition of raag Bhairav

    Listen: Sitar maestro Nikhil Banerjee's unconventional, immaculate rendition of raag Bhairav

    Aneesh Pradhan
    · Oct 01, 2016 · 07:30 am