Sawani: A Semi-Classical Celebration of the Monsoon

01/11/2023

Sawani is a graceful and evocative semi-classical musical form rooted in the rich cultural traditions of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, particularly flourishing in the regions of Benaras (Varanasi), Mirzapur, Mathura, Allahabad, and the Bhojpuri-speaking districts of Bihar. This genre is part of a vibrant seasonal song tradition and is typically performed during the monsoon months, […]

Hori: The Folk Songs of Holi in the Braj Region

01/11/2023

Hori is a traditional genre of folk songs rendered in Braj Bhasha, the classical language of the Braj region in Uttar Pradesh, India. These vibrant compositions are intrinsically associated with the festival of Holi, and they play a central role in the musical and cultural celebrations surrounding this joyous occasion. Cultural and Regional Roots […]

Chaiti: The Semi-Classical Songs of the Bhojpuri Region

01/11/2023

Chaiti, also known as Chaita, is a semi-classical genre of song deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the Bhojpuri region, which spans parts of northern India, particularly Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. These melodious songs are intrinsically linked to the lunar month of Chait in the Hindu calendar, corresponding roughly to March and April in […]

Sadra: A Vocal Genre of Hindustani Classical Music

01/11/2023

Sadra is a distinct vocal genre within the Hindustani classical music tradition, which originated and developed in the Indian subcontinent. Although it is not as widely practised today as other classical forms such as Khayal or Dhrupad, Sadra remains an important part of the musical heritage due to its unique rhythmic structure and melodic style. […]

The English Folk Canon: 15 Essential Songs and the Stories Behind Them

05/09/2023

The English folk tradition is one of the most expressive, resilient, and socially revealing musical archives in Western heritage. Long before songs were etched onto wax cylinders or printed on sheet music, these melodies circulated orally through village greens, dimly lit alehouses, coastal ports, and industrial cotton mills. They served as news dispatches, emotional outlets, […]

Raga Kalavati

01/01/2023

In the domain of Hindustani classical music, Raga Kalavati is a delightfully sweet, buoyant, and captivating pentatonic (Audav-Audav) raga. Originally adopted into the North Indian classical tradition from the South Indian (Carnatic) system, it is classified under the Khammaj thaat in the Hindustani framework due to its omission of Rishabh and Madhyam, along with its […]

Raga Chandrakauns

01/01/2023

In the domain of Hindustani classical music, Raga Chandrakosh (also known as Chandrakauns) occupies a unique and captivating position among the deep, profound late-night ragas. It is essentially an exquisite, artistic variation of the ancient and renowned “Raga Malkauns”. In the quietude of midnight, the melodic expansion of this raga wraps the listener in an […]

Raga Darbari Kanada

01/01/2023

In the pantheon of Hindustani classical music, Raga Darbari Kanada (often referred to simply as Darbari) is not merely a specific permutation of notes; it represents the pinnacle of solemnity, royal grandeur, and deep spiritual contemplation. Often revered as the ‘King of Ragas’ or a ‘royal raga’, it occupies a unique position in the historical […]

Nirmalendu Chowdhury । Bengali musician, composer, lyricist and singer

22/12/2022

Nirmalendu Chowdhury was a Bengali musician, composer, lyricist and singer, who contributed significantly to the folk music of Eastern India, particularly of Bengal and Assam. Nirmalendu Chowdhury । Bengali musician, composer, lyricist and singer Early life Nirmalendu Chowdhury was born in his maternal house in the village of Shukhair, in Dharampasha, […]

Narasimhan Ravikiran । Indian slide instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and orator

22/12/2022

Narasimhan Ravikiran is an Indian slide instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and orator, who created the concept of melharmony. He is the son of gottuvadhyam player Chitravina Narasimhan and the grandson of Narayan Iyengar, who was also a Carnatic musician. Narasimhan Ravikiran । Indian slide instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and orator Early life Narasimhan Ravikiran was […]

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Author: Sufi Faruq Ibne Abubakar

Sawani: A Semi-Classical Celebration of the Monsoon

Hori: The Folk Songs of Holi in the Braj Region

Chaiti: The Semi-Classical Songs of the Bhojpuri Region

Sadra: A Vocal Genre of Hindustani Classical Music

The English Folk Canon: 15 Essential Songs and the Stories Behind Them

Raga Kalavati

Raga Chandrakauns

Raga Darbari Kanada

Nirmalendu Chowdhury । Bengali musician, composer, lyricist and singer

Narasimhan Ravikiran । Indian slide instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and orator

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