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Understanding Indian Classical Scales: A Western Musician's Guide to Thaats, Raags, and Modes
Learn how Western modes like Dorian and Phrygian relate to Indian classical music scales (thaats). A practical guide for cross-cultural musicians, music…
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October 2024
Chaap Tilak: Origin, meaning, and legacy of this 13th century masterpiece
Known for its deep spiritual themes and cultural fusion, blending elements of Islamic and Indic traditions, this masterpiece heralded a new era of…
Oct 17
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Premium Content: Music, Playlists, and Writing
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August 2024
Songs for Krishna Janmashtami - Classical, bhajans, folk music, & Vrindavan
Indians celebrated Krishna Janmasthami last week, commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna. This year, I quizzed a few fellow musicians and my teacher…
Aug 31
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July 2024
The ultimate Raags, Raagas X Time ⏰ factsheet
Here's the full list of Raagas and their corresponding "time" of performance. Use it to pick what to listen to, for practice, or pick the right raag …
Jul 31
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Nainon mein badra chaaye ... in Raag Bheempalasi
This post explores this song unraveling the intricacies of Raag Bhimpalasi, and its impact on Indian music. I weave in some personal memories, insights…
Jul 27
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Which Indian classical musician or performance have you been listening to in 2024?
Please read the comments to see my list.
Jul 18
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Which Indian classical musician or performance have you been listening to in 2024?
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Sur Sangat from Me Vasanth Rao in Raag Tilak Kamod
Sur Sangat in Me Vasantrao is set to this magical raag. This combinatorial cousin of Raag Des has come back into the mainstream recently with…
Jul 11
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Sur Sangat from Me Vasanth Rao in Raag Tilak Kamod
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[Premium] Khayal singing & the different gharanas of Hindustani music
The best primer I've come across for what is Khayal singing, why it's unique, Amir Khusrow's Sufi influence, Miya Tansen, Sadarang, and the different…
Jul 1
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June 2024
Sakal Bana Saraso by Amir Khusro in Raag Bahaar (Lyrics, meaning, and more)
This song from Hiramandi has become famous and so has Raag Bahar. Here's the song and Amir Khusrow's poetry making magic
Jun 27
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Sakal Bana Saraso by Amir Khusro in Raag Bahaar (Lyrics, meaning, and more)
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May 2024
Welcoming Spring: Understanding Raag Basant (songs by Pt Basavaraja Rajguru)
Spring is here and I thought I'd share a Basant treat that's been on repeat the last week or two. Pt Basavaraj Rajguru's rendition of Nabi Ke Darbar and…
May 13
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April 2024
On Chechnya banning music considered too slow or too fast
Music bans are usually cultural bans and bans on symbolism, or anarchic forces. This time it's western techno music, but here lies an authoritarian…
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