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Tag: Indian classical music

Mashkoor Ali Khan
Artist Profiles

Eminent Indian Vocalist Mashkoor Ali Khan

Douglas Sanders August 30, 2023 No Comments IndiaIndian classical musicMashkoor Ali Khan

Mashkoor Ali Khan, born on February 27, 1957, is a distinguished Indian classical singer and instructor from the Kirana musical tradition. He is the grandson…

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Aditya Prakash
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Carnatic Music Maestro Aditya Prakash

Angel Romero August 26, 2023 No Comments Aditya PrakashCarnatic musicIndian classical musicworld fusionworld music

Aditya Prakash, an award-winning vocalist known for his powerful and emotive voice, was born and raised in Los Angeles. He grew up in an artistic…

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Madhuvanti Pal playing the rudra veena
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The Ancient Rudra Veena of India

Claudia Taylor August 23, 2023 1 Comment Indian classical musicJyoti HegdeMadhuvanti Palrudra veenaworld music

The Rudra Veena (also known as ruda vina and bin) is a large, plucked stick zither string instrument that takes center stage in Hindustani Music,…

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Aditya Prakash - Karnatik Roots
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Aditya Prakash’s Musical Alchemy Revitalizes Ancient Ragas with Modern Resonance”

Douglas Sanders August 21, 2023 No Comments Aditya PrakashCarnatic musicIndian classical musicragaworld music

Aditya Prakash – Karnatik Roots (Yarlung Records, 2023) Aditya Prakash, a highly talented musician hailing from India, masterfully unveils seven mesmerizing ragas on his album…

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Dr. Mustafa Raza
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The Ancient Vichitra Veena

admin August 19, 2023 No Comments Indian classical musicveenavichitra veenaworld music

By Dr. Mustafa Raza The veena or been is the oldest Indian classical music instrument. It was perfected in design in the 7th Century, but…

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Mridangam Maestro T. S. Nandakumar

Angel Romero August 19, 2023 No Comments Carnatic musicIndian classical musicmridangamT. S. Nandakumarworld music

T. Shankaranaryanan Nandakumar (T S Nandakumar), born on March 17, 1958, is a multitalented Indian Carnatic music percussionist celebrated for his mastery of the mridangam…

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Spruce Ritual with Lucian Kano Balmer - Spruce Ritual: The Way The Evening Speaks
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Western classical Encounters with North Indian classical music

Angel Romero June 29, 2023 No Comments Indian classical musicLucian Kano BalmerSpruce Ritualwestern classical musicworld fusionworld music

Spruce Ritual with Lucian Kano Balmer – Spruce Ritual: The Way The Evening Speaks (Ansonica Records, 2023) Spruce Ritual, in collaboration with Lucian Kano Balmer,…

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Robert Vijay Gupta & Badal Roy - Suryodaya
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Magnificent Violin and Tabla Interplay

Angel Romero May 19, 2023 No Comments Badal RoyIndian classical musicRobert Vijay Guptaworld fusionworld music

Robert Vijay Gupta & Badal Roy – Suryodaya (Yarlung Records, 2012) In Suryodaya, the late Badal Roy made a triumphant return with his signature Indian…

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Jasdeep Singh Degun - Live at Real World
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EP Release by Jasdeep Singh Degun: A Masterful Fusion of Indian Tradition and Innovation

World Music Central News Room May 17, 2023 No Comments Indian classical musicJasdeep Singh Degunworld music

Jasdeep Singh Degun, a virtuoso sitar player and composer, is set to embark on a highly anticipated tour in support of his groundbreaking debut album,…

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The Magnificent Artistry of Shujaat Ali Khan: A Prominent Eastern Classical Vocalist

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments Indian classical musicPakistanPakistani musicShujaat Ali Khanworld music

Shujaat Ali Khan, an eastern classical vocalist hailing from the illustrious Shaam Churasi gharana, based in Lahore, Pakistan, is one of the most promising classical…

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