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 the Future of Classical … Read more

Delhi Gharana of Indian Classical Music ( Oldest Khayal Gharana) Delhi Gharana of Indian Classical Music is the oldest Khayal gharana as its Master musician was none other than Niamat Shah Sadarang, the Court musician of Mohammad Shah, Emperor of Delhi. His Khayal compositions contain references to Mohammad Shah “Rangile” and he used his famous pen … Read more

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 Dhrupad singer and Rudra Bin player … Read more

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 was shaped by the Gwalior gharana. A … Read more

Right To Freedom In Indian Constitution The rights to freedom are the most important fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution of India. It is the prevalence of these freedoms that make democracy meaningful. The original constitution as adopted in 1949 guaranteed seven such freedoms. By the 44th amendment, the right to hold and dispose of property … Read more

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 interactions with our music, history testifies to massive and large scale interactions following … Read more

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 who are trained as good listeners from the past Those who are fans of specified … Read more

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 Banis were formalized long after the time of Haridas Swami, … Read more

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 have an element of family or ‘khandani’ pride. The … Read more