Indian classical music
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Listen: Classic dhamaar performances by the Dagar brothers, Faiyaz Khan
Aneesh Pradhan
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Why Rabindranath Tagore bestowed the title Surashri on Kesarbai Kerkar
Durga Bhavat
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Bade Ghulam Ali Khan’s definitive rendition of ‘Yaad Piya ki Aaye’ and four other versions
Aneesh Pradhan
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Videos: Listen to these performances by Girija Devi. There will not be another like her
Scroll Staff
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The immeasurable contribution of Abdul Karim Khan to the Kirana gharana
K D Dixit
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Listen: Interpretations of the rare raag Deepak that was closely associated with the magic of Tansen
Aneesh Pradhan
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How Bade Ghulam Ali Khan left a lasting mark on Indian music, despite having a limited repertoire
Ashok Ranade
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Listen: Renditions of Chaita Gauri and Tiruvan Gauri celebrate the glorious diversity of this raag
Aneesh Pradhan
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Who really was Miyan Tansen, the singer who could ‘start a fire with his music’?
Moti Chandra
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How the ghazal lost its rigidity to become a popular expression of love and longing
Ashok Ranade
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Punjab’s pakhawaj is the ideal percussion instrument – so why did it lose out to the tabla?
Vandana Shukla
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Is the violin really Western? A Carnatic performer explains how GST will damage Indian music
Anil Srinivasan
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Take in the joys of monsoon with these four masterclasses in Ramdasi Malhar
Aneesh Pradhan
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Monsoon melodies: Kajri songs of love and yearning by Girija Devi, Shobha Gurtu and more
Aneesh Pradhan
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From singing to composition and music education, these videos show the many talents of Ashok Ranade
Aneesh Pradhan
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Sitar maestros demonstrate how the mizrab is more than just a tool with which to strike strings
Aneesh Pradhan
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In these turbulent times, we must learn the value of arts from an 18th century Tamil musical legend
Anil Srinivasan
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Listen: DV Paluskar exploring the contours of raag Bhupali is a treat for music lovers
Aneesh Pradhan
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Amir Khan sings raags Nand Kalyan and Rageshree in his inimitable style
Aneesh Pradhan
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Revisiting the magic of AIR's National Programme of Music
Aneesh Pradhan