Besides Dhamaar and Jhumra, cycles of 14 matras or time units that have been discussed in previous episodes (here and here), we also have deepchandi, a taal commonly used to accompany bol banaav ...
The first two episodes of our series on Kahervaa, a taal containing eight matras or time-units, had focused on the use of this taal by qawwals, and musicians from the Langa and Manganiar communities ...
At first glance itself, Vidya Rao seems a perfect match for the grace and femininity of the thumri, one of the most beautiful genres of Hindustani classical music. Wrapped in a handloom sari, she ...
The ITC-Sangeet Research Academy (SRA) and the Indian Musicological Society (IMS) in collaboration with the Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA), National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) and the Music Forum, ...
Living in the digital age has it own perks, especially for women, who have found their voice on social media, which has now become a platform for advocacy and change. But turn back the clock to the ...
Thumri, originating in Lucknow under Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, is a semi-classical music form known for its expressive lyrics and improvisational style. The Lucknow gharana emphasized 'bol-banav,' ...
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