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Raag Hamsadhwani - part deux exploring romance as a theme
This one is very special. I get to nerd out with my inspiration over a music piece. An exclusive recording of a hamsadhwani bandish being taught to a…
Raag Hamsadhwani - from Vataapi to Hindustani classical music
Borrowed from the Carnatic school, this raag is now a mainstay in the Hindustani tradition. Its unique signature and melody make it unforgettable to the…
Raag Kaushik Dhwani a.k.a Nusrat Saab's crazy thaan at the end of Afreen Afreen
There are iconic songs and in rare cases, they even have sections that are iconic. This was my first introduction to Kaushik Dhwani, then came YouTube.
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Sangeethaamsha hosted its first baithak of 2025 in Belmont, and we witnessed a je ne sais quoi in the truest sense.
Mast Qalandar: Lyrics, meaning and significance
13th-century Sufi poem attributed to Amir Khusrow and later modified by Baba Bulleh Shah, celebrates the unifying figure of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, a…
Kun Faya Kun - meaning and the philosophy behind the lyrics
From its Quranic origins to A.R. Rahman's soul-stirring composition. Learn how this divine phrase meaning 'Be, and it becomes' transformed into a…
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Origin story of the Sarod, and its influence on Hindustani Classical music
Discover the Sarod: A fretless wonder that bridges Afghan and Indian classical music. From its fascinating origin story to its divine sound, learn why…
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Understanding Raag Malkauns
Or Raag Malkos, this pentatonic scale and melody has haunted India for at least five centuries, including leaving a visual record of it. Perfect as it's…
Jasrangi Jugalbandi: a vocal Kaleidoscope created & popularized by Pt Jasraj
Thankgiving 2024 was magical in Hyderabad. I experienced a spellbinding Jasrangi in two of my favorite raags. Melody across musical boundaries…
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