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Nayan Ghosh's sitar style has been influenced principally by Vilayat Khan. Nayan says " I regard Ustad Vilayat Khan's music as my model and this is the dominant style on the concert platform today...

This artist is widely respected for his technical prowess & intellectual approach to the tabla & it's music - he is distinguished for his systematic treatment of compositions & thorough exploration...

Female vocalist brings a romantic flavor to the Agra Gharana style - she sings "Raga Devgiri Bilawal", evoking a peaceful, loving atmosphere; she follows w. 2 compositions by D.T. Joshi, backed-up w...

An extensive & definitive performance of a rare raga by sarod player - he plays in a unique style accenting the rhythmic & percussive aspects of his instrument, and is considered a "musician's...

Sarod player, who learned from the venerable Radhika Mohan Moitra of Calcutta, plays in the style of layakiri, or "polyrhythmic improvisation" w. Samar Saha on tabla.1. Raga Jhinjhoti: Alap, Jor and...

Buddhadev Das Gupta presents raga Kafi through seven different gats, each with a distinctive mood and character. Melodically and rhythmically intriguing gats are the hallmark of the Md. Amir Khan...

Ulhas Kashalkar's music is a blend of stylistic influences, having structural soundness, melodic richness, rhythmic dexterity, and a transparency of communicative intent. This CD, dedicated to...

Abdul Lateef is one of India's foremost sarangi artists. His style is distinguished by excellent intonation, the sophistication of his touch, the purity of his raga imaging, and the tranquility and...

Ali Ahmad might well be the last of the great shehnai players. His stature and popularity rest on his equal mastery over art-music and the traditional semi-classical and folk music repertoire of the...

Celebrated sarod artist demonstrates the dhrupad & thumri "Raga Bhimpalaski" w. Abhuit Banerjee on tabla.1. Raga Bhimpalasi: Alap, Jor ; Jhala - Amjad Ali Khan 2. Raga Bhimpalasi: Vilambit Gat in...

Leading young performer on the surbahar (bass sitar) & son of Ustad Imrat Khan interprets "Raga Jansanmohini" w. a lively mood.1. Raga Jansanmohini: Alap 2. Raga Jansanmohini: Jor ; Jhala

Mashkoor Ali Khan sings in the style of the Kirana Gharana, characterized by it's melody-dominant approach to music-making. Kirana vocalists specialize in the systematic and encyclopedic exploration...