To awaken love and interest in classical music among classical music audience, we have to think of various strategies The most crucial is perhaps that of exposing the school going children to the basics and rudimentary concepts and practices of Indian classical musical system. In childhood, the … [Read more...]
Agra Gharana – Singers of Indian Classical Music
Agra Gharana – Singers of Indian Classical Music Alakhdas and Mulukdas were the first musician of Agra gharana of Indian classical music but a definite shape and form was given by Haji Sujan Khan, a junior contemporary of Mia Tansen. Later Gaghe Khuda bux, Ghulam Abbas Khan and Kallan khan took the … [Read more...]
Relevance of Traditional Indian Classical Music
Relevance of Traditional Indian Classical Music Let us attempt an assessment of the present relevance of Traditional Indian Classical—the richest heritage handed over to us by history. Before the advent of the British, the culture of traditional classical music was largely confined to royal courts … [Read more...]
Future of Traditional Classical Music
Future of Traditional Classical Music The present and past must intermingle and give birth to a future world of Indian classical music which combines both the earlier traditions and the innovations suited to present day conditions. It is in this direction that we must move to pave out the way for … [Read more...]
Khayal Gayaki - Khayal Music, Khayal Singers, Khyal Songs
Khayal ( Khyal) Music The great Indian tradition of classical music gradually blossomed into a new flower of many hues and great fragrance known as Khayal vocal music (or Khyal music) following the basics and path laid down by Dhrupad music. The metamorphosis was gradual. Niamat Sah "Sadarang" a … [Read more...]
Jaipur Gharana of Indian Classical Music
Jaipur Gharana of Indian Classical Music The Master figure of Jaipur Gharana of Indian classical Music was Mohammad Ali Khan ‘Manrang’, followed, by his descendents Mohammad Khan and Ashiqali Khan. There is a view that the Patiala gharana branched off from Jaipur gharana. Another view is that it … [Read more...]
Introduction to Indian Classical Music
Introduction to Indian Classical Music Indian art and its Classical music in particular have historically commanded international respect. Across history, many art lovers and important personalities came to India to study and enjoy its arts including music. Apart from such isolated individual … [Read more...]
Types of Music Listeners
Types of Music Listeners Along with phenomenal extension of concerts & conference opportunities, the types of music listeners also has expanded considerably. The various types of Music Listeners represents the following:- Those who just love to hear music and do not understand much Those … [Read more...]
Dhrupad Music | Information on Indian Classical Dhrupad Music
Dhrupad Music : Information on Indian Dhrupad Music The four Dhrupad Banis which are the precursors of Gharanas. Dhrupad Music, the Indian Classical Music, had its origin in the Vedas, temple music, religious invocations, padas, and gayans—all ragas based. Contrary to popular belief, the Dhrupad … [Read more...]
Gharanas of Indian Classical Music
Gharanas of Indian Classical Music ‘Gharana’, in common parlance, means a 'family', 'tradition', a group culture etc. In painting, we have certain 'schools' of painting. But there are no gharanas in literature. In music, gharanas are linked up, in the initial stages with a family or families and … [Read more...]