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Retelling Ramayan's timeless lessons on Trust

A truism that I learned listening to the inimitable Pt DV Paluskar's song in Raag Jaunpuri.

Aug 30

April 2023

Philosophy of music & the South Asian theory

Why do we make music? I spent 2 passive decades thinking about this as I soaked up new musical styles like Blues, R&B, Country, etc. Stuff I did not…

Apr 9

March 2023

Experiments with AI and Indian classical music

"Colorless green ideas sleep furiously" - Chomsky. Some thoughts and personal opinions from experiments using AI tools for music.

Mar 7

November 2022

Hamari Tumhari Raajan - Raag Charukeshi

Pt Ramashreya Jha's (Ramrang/Raamrang) beautiful composition in Raag Charkeshi broken down and explained for musicians and the musically curious.

Nov 26, 2022

September 2022

Understanding Raag Charukeshi

Charukeshi is melodious, romantic, and at times poignant. Here's a beautiful composition in the raag explained with western sheet music.

Sep 2, 2022

February 2021

Origins of classical music in India

A quick non-comprehensive overview of how we got to the current state.

Feb 8, 2021

November 2020

Let's start talking about Indian classical music

As I learn how to sing better, I learn by listening to and breaking down the greats. I explain what I know, draw from the crowd, and throw in a bit of…

Nov 27, 2020

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