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An overview of the history, genres, and forms of Indian music, from ancient to modern times. Learn about the classical, folk, popular, and regional music of India, as well as its instruments, festivals, and media.
Learn about the history, traditions, and elements of Indian classical music, the ancient and diverse musical art form of the Indian subcontinent. Explore the differences and similarities between Hindustani, Carnatic, and Odissi music, and their roots in Vedic literature and Natyashastra.
Tamang Selo is a musical genre of the Tamang people and widely popular amongst the Nepali speaking community in India and around the world. It is usually accompanied by Tamang instruments, the Damphu, Madal and Tungna. although modern instruments have found their way into the compositions these days [1] A Selo could be very catchy, attractive and lively or slow and melodious and is usually ...
Carnatic music is a system of music associated with South India, derived from ancient Hindu texts and traditions. It is one of two main subgenres of Indian classical music, along with Hindustani music, and emphasizes vocal music, improvisation and composition.
The Sounds of India is an album by Ravi Shankar which introduces and explains Hindustani classical music to Western audiences. Released by Columbia Records in 1957, it was influenced by Ali Akbar Khan 's The Sounds of India , [ 1 ] and recorded and produced by George Avakian in 1957 at Columbia's New York studio.
Hindustani Music is primarily found in the Northern areas of India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The oral nature of North Indian Music allows for expressive communication between the performers and audience. [5] Raga and Dhrupad are the two main forms of Hindustani classical music and form the prominent structure of Indian Classical Music. [6]
Raga is a melodic mode for improvisation in Indian classical music, with emotional and symbolic associations. Learn about the history, terminology, structure and types of raga in Hindustani and Carnatic traditions.
A comprehensive list of various ragas in Hindustani classical music, organized alphabetically. Learn about the names, characteristics, and origins of each raga, as well as related terms and concepts.