When the winter chill fades, and the Tesu flowers turn the forests into a sea of orange, "masti" creeps into the air. For an Indian classical music lover, Holi is a "Mahaul" (atmosphere) preserved for centuries through Ragas, Talas, and legendary voices, far beyond just a date on the calendar.

More at https://kalasudha.com/article/decoding-ragas-and-rhythms-indian-holi-season

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Decoding the Ragas and Rhythms of the Indian Holi Season

Explore the soul of Holi through its classical Ragas and folk rhythms. From Kafi and Dhamar to the raw energy of Jogira, this is a look at how music and tradition sync in the heart of Bihar.

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Looking into the internal field of Indian classical music, we find it like a great river that, through the sheer force of history and geography, branched into two mighty distributaries. To the uninitiated to these long traditional forms of music genre, the differences may seem subtle, but for the connoisseur, they represent two entirely distinct philosophies of time, space, and sound.

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Two Streams, One Source: Deciphering the Dialects of Indian Classical Music

Hindustani and Carnatic music diverged from one root into atmospheric glides and rhythmic architecture. KalaSudha, with its concert and academy, now bridges these distinct paths to evoke a shared, truly transcendent Rasa.

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In Western discourse, the term "classical" commonly means a fixed notion, a masterpiece preserved in time and performed as the composer originally intended. In contrast, classical Indian music works differently.

Full article at https://kalasudha.com/article/eternal-heartbeat-discovering-soul-indian-classical-music

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The Eternal Heartbeat: Discovering the Soul of Indian Classical Music

The atmosphere in a silent auditorium, as a performer closes their eyes before the first note, evokes a clear sense of mystery. In the absence of turning sheet…

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For a very enjoyable melding of jazz, funk, and Indian classical music:

https://adityaprakashensemble.bandcamp.com/album/the-hidden-2

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The Hidden, by Aditya Prakash Ensemble

5 track album

Aditya Prakash Ensemble

Kartik Trivedi - Aochar (brief Alap) followed by the Gat (a fixed composition) in the Tala (rhythm) of sixteen beats, Teental (1980)
https://youtu.be/QDICN4WKVnY

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Kartik Trivedi ~ Basanti - Aochar, Gat In Teent

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They should update the name of the Apple Music Classical app to Apple Music Bowie Narrations.
INDIAN TALKING MACHINE part two: INSTRUMENTAL GEMS FROM THE 78rpm ERA, by Sublime Frequencies

26 track album

Sublime Frequencies

Free download codes:

Joel Veena - Cardinal

"Cardinal is a sonic journey from original to traditional, played on the 20-stringed Hindustani slide guitar and accompanied by percussion, beats and poetry."

https://getmusic.fm/l/xFHZrZ

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Joel Veena - Cardinal

"Played on the 20-stringed Hindustani slide guitar and accompanied by percussion, beats and poetry."

#bandcampcodes #beats #world #fusion #poetry #hindustani #indianclassical #spokenword #music

getmusic.fm/l/jDm4zW

Free download codes:

Joel Veena - Cardinal

"Cardinal is a sonic journey from original to traditional, played on the 20-stringed Hindustani slide guitar and accompanied by percussion, beats and poetry."

https://getmusic.fm/l/R0JYNg

#bandcampcodes #beats #world #fusion #poetry #hindustani #indianclassical #spokenword #music