Atul Prasad Sen: The Voice That Enriched Bengali Music

26/08/2026

The legacy of Atul Prasad Sen remains deeply woven into the history of Bengali literature and music. A poet, lyricist, composer and singer, Sen gave Bengali songs a distinctive emotional character, bringing together patriotism, devotion, love, longing and an enduring affection for the Bengali language. Among his best-known creations is the celebrated song beginning, “Moder […]

Remembering Gauhar Jaan: India’s First Recording Superstar

26/06/2026

Today marks the birth anniversary of Gauhar Jaan, a legendary figure in Indian classical music who pioneered the transition of traditional arts into the modern recording era. Born on 26 June 1873, she was an extraordinary artist whose voice, exceptional showmanship, and forward-thinking approach secured her an immortal place in the cultural history of the […]

Jnan Prakash Ghosh Birth Anniversary

08/05/2026

Today, 8 May marks the birth anniversary of the noted musicologist and tabla player Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh. Born in 1909, he is recognised in the history of Indian classical music for his contributions to tabla performance, khayal, thumri, and music education. From an early age, Jnan Prakash Ghosh became involved in the practice of […]

Kazi Nazrul Islam: The “Highest-Paid Superstar” of Pre-Partition India

08/04/2026

In the 1930s, across the cultural and commercial landscape of undivided India, Kazi Nazrul Islam was far more than a rebel poet or a composer; he was the most expensive and influential ‘brand’ in the music industry. In the terminology of the modern market economy, he was what we would call a ‘Highest-Paid Celebrity’—a status […]

Tribute to the Legendary Vocalist Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

02/04/2026

The final months of 1947 marked a turbulent chapter in the subcontinent’s history. The partition had left fresh scars on the land and its people. Amid this backdrop, the legendary vocalist Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, born in what became Pakistan, charted a musical journey driven not by religion, but by history itself. Early Journey […]

Why Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata Still Breaks Hearts

30/12/2025

Some pieces of music announce themselves with force, boldly demanding the listener’s attention. Others wait—quietly, patiently—until the listener is ready to lean in and truly listen. The first movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor belongs unmistakably to the latter. Known to the world as the Moonlight Sonata, this opening […]

Tribute on the Death Anniversary of Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan Sahib

28/12/2025

In the history of Indian classical music, Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan Sahib occupies a unique and exalted place—an artist who endowed the sarod with vocal-like emotion, radiant clarity, and regal dignity. On his death anniversary today, Music Gurukul remembers this legendary maestro with deep reverence and gratitude. His lifelong dedication and artistic legacy continue to […]

Timeless Hindi Film Melodies in C Major

20/12/2025

At Music Gurukul, GOLN, we celebrate the rich heritage of Indian music, blending classical roots with Bollywood’s golden era. The C major scale—known as Raga Bilawal in Hindustani classical music—forms the foundation of many uplifting, joyful melodies. This scale uses only white keys on a piano (C D E F G A B C) with […]

Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: The Departure of a Luminous Star in Indian Classical Music

02/10/2025

In the early hours of 2 October 2025, a radiant flame of Indian classical music was extinguished in Varanasi. Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, an unparalleled maestro of the Banaras gharana and one of the finest exponents of the Purab Ang of Thumri, passed away at the age of 89. His death marks the end of an […]

Thumri: A Journey Through Emotion and Melody

01/01/2024

Thumri is a cherished genre of North Indian classical music, celebrated for its light, romantic, and deeply emotional tone. Known for its lyrical beauty and melodic grace, Thumri emerged from an intimate cultural space—historically performed in elegant gatherings, often associated with the courtesan tradition of North India. It is a musical form that captivates the […]

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Author: Sufi Faruq Ibne Abubakar

Atul Prasad Sen: The Voice That Enriched Bengali Music

Remembering Gauhar Jaan: India’s First Recording Superstar

Jnan Prakash Ghosh Birth Anniversary

Kazi Nazrul Islam: The “Highest-Paid Superstar” of Pre-Partition India

Tribute to the Legendary Vocalist Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

Why Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata Still Breaks Hearts

Tribute on the Death Anniversary of Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan Sahib

Timeless Hindi Film Melodies in C Major

Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: The Departure of a Luminous Star in Indian Classical Music

Thumri: A Journey Through Emotion and Melody

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