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Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar presents a lyrical, plaintive vocal rendition of the early morning raga Ahir Bhairav, which mixes the austerity of raga Bhairav with the tender sadness of Ahiri folk songs...

Energetic & soulful vocalist mixes features of the Agra & Gwalior gharanas, presenting an intense & haunting raga steeped in legend.1. Raga Bilaskhani Todi: Vilambit Bandish in Ektal 2. Raga...

Anand Badamikar presents a loosely structured, relaxed, and informal performance on the tabla of the rhythm cycle tintal, as if he were playing for a group of close friends rather than a formal...

Sanjoy Bandopadhyay, with a combination of exceptional talent, eclecticism, and breathtaking command over the sitar, is well on his way to spearheading the post-modernist movement in sitar music...

Indian guitarist plays the early-morning "Raga Ahir Bhairav", combining the elements of this austere raga w. The sorrow of Ahiri folk melodies, inc. Samir Chatterjee on tabla.1. Raga Ahir Bhairav:...

Debashish Bhattacharya plays the Hindustani Slide Guitar. In a display of dazzling artistry and technique, he presents an extensive exploration of raga Pahadi Jhinjhoti. A combination of the light...

Santur & tabla players perform "Raga Gujari Todi" w. a disciplined exhuberance in melodic & rhythmic interplay reflecting the influences of their gurus Ravi Shankar & Shivkumar Sharma.1. Raga Gujari...

Tarun Bhattacharya creates a rich, diverse acoustic experience, often treating the santur as a harp or slide-guitar. The morning raga Basant Mukhari is a vivid display of Tarun's virtuosity. Mishra...

Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande belongs to the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana and is a brilliant original interpreting the gharana legacy. Ashwini is noted for her systematic deployment of musical ideas and the...

Sitarist Netai is a disciple of Mushtaq Ali Khan, one of the foremost exponents of the Seniya sitar tradition, with a sitar tone reminiscent of the rudra bin & dhrupad-based playing style emphasizing...

Vocalist is joined w. sarangi & tabla players, singing a khayal in "Raga Khamaj", a raga usually sung in the light thumri style.1. Raga Khamaj: Vilambit Bandish in Ektal 2. Raga Khamaj: Madhya...

In the tradition of the great Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Ajoy sings the poignant and majestic "Raga Malkauns" & others w. Samar Saha on tabla.1. Raga Malkauns: Bara Khayal in Ektal/Chota Khayal in...