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Indian classical music
Why Rabindranath Tagore bestowed the title Surashri on Kesarbai Kerkar
Durga Bhavat
· Nov 05, 2017 · 11:30 am
Bade Ghulam Ali Khan’s definitive rendition of ‘Yaad Piya ki Aaye’ and four other versions
Aneesh Pradhan
· Oct 28, 2017 · 06:00 am
Videos: Listen to these performances by Girija Devi. There will not be another like her
Scroll Staff
· Oct 25, 2017 · 05:00 pm
The immeasurable contribution of Abdul Karim Khan to the Kirana gharana
K D Dixit
· Oct 22, 2017 · 11:30 am
Listen: Interpretations of the rare raag Deepak that was closely associated with the magic of Tansen
Aneesh Pradhan
· Oct 21, 2017 · 06:00 am
How Bade Ghulam Ali Khan left a lasting mark on Indian music, despite having a limited repertoire
Ashok Ranade
· Oct 15, 2017 · 11:30 am
Listen: Renditions of Chaita Gauri and Tiruvan Gauri celebrate the glorious diversity of this raag
Aneesh Pradhan
· Oct 14, 2017 · 07:00 am
Who really was Miyan Tansen, the singer who could ‘start a fire with his music’?
Moti Chandra
· Oct 08, 2017 · 11:30 am
How the ghazal lost its rigidity to become a popular expression of love and longing
Ashok Ranade
· Oct 01, 2017 · 11:30 am
Punjab’s pakhawaj is the ideal percussion instrument – so why did it lose out to the tabla?
Vandana Shukla
· Sep 29, 2017 · 11:30 am
Is the violin really Western? A Carnatic performer explains how GST will damage Indian music
Anil Srinivasan
· Sep 15, 2017 · 08:00 am
Take in the joys of monsoon with these four masterclasses in Ramdasi Malhar
Aneesh Pradhan
· Sep 09, 2017 · 06:00 am
Monsoon melodies: Kajri songs of love and yearning by Girija Devi, Shobha Gurtu and more
Aneesh Pradhan
· Aug 05, 2017 · 05:30 am
From singing to composition and music education, these videos show the many talents of Ashok Ranade
Aneesh Pradhan
· Jul 29, 2017 · 06:00 am
Sitar maestros demonstrate how the mizrab is more than just a tool with which to strike strings
Aneesh Pradhan
· Jun 17, 2017 · 07:00 am
In these turbulent times, we must learn the value of arts from an 18th century Tamil musical legend
Anil Srinivasan
· Mar 05, 2017 · 03:30 pm
Listen: DV Paluskar exploring the contours of raag Bhupali is a treat for music lovers
Aneesh Pradhan
· Jan 21, 2017 · 06:00 am
Amir Khan sings raags Nand Kalyan and Rageshree in his inimitable style
Aneesh Pradhan
· Jan 07, 2017 · 07:00 am
Revisiting the magic of AIR's National Programme of Music
Aneesh Pradhan
· Dec 24, 2016 · 07:30 pm
Listen: Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussein and others display the versatility of the Punjab gharana
Aneesh Pradhan
· Dec 10, 2016 · 06:00 am
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