The sarangi is a traditional stringed musical instrument that is commonly played in South Asia, particularly in India and Nepal. Transitioning to its physical characteristics,…
The Sarangi, the Ancient Bowed Instrument of South Asia
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Sarangi Maestro Lakha Khan Releases Live at Global
Lakha Khan, one of the greatest players of the Indian sarangi (bowed instrument) has released a live album recorded in Copenhagen. Live at Global (Amarrass…
Artist Profiles: Sultan Khan
Sultan Khan was known as one of the world’s most talented sarangi players. Sultan’s virtuosity on this difficult instrument was apparent in his eloquent phrasings…
Artist Profiles: Ram Narayan
Ram Narayan is one of India’s leading sarangi players and innovators. He developed the sarangi into a solo classical instrument in the North Indian repertoire.…
Artist Profiles: Dhruba Ghosh
Dhruba Ghosh was partly responsible for the renaissance of the sarangi in India. He was renowned for bringing out the sinuous and haunting melodic nature…
Artist Profiles: Sabir Khan
Sabir Khan, born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan (India), belongs to the Sikar gharana (school) of music that has introduced several influential figures to Indian classical music.…
Artist Profiles: Sabir Khan
Sabir Khan, born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan (India), belongs to the Sikar gharana (school) of music that has introduced several stalwarts to Indian classical music. He…