Rare gems of Indian classical music, by Manoj Govindraj Manoj Govindraj
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Podcast series about Indian/Hindustani classical music featuring uncommon ragas and compositions based on them rendered by well known though not often remembered musicians of their times. Presented by Manoj Govindraj accompanied by his expert commentary and analyses.
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Ustad Rashid Khan
This episode is a humble tribute to the legendary vocal maestro Ustad Rashid Khan, whose untimely passing away is a real shock to the music world. His tonal quality and the emotional appeal in his music will continue to inspire music students and music lovers till eternity.
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Pandit Vishwamohan Bhat
This episode delves deep into the contribution of maestro Pandit Vishwamohan Bhat, who modified the slide guitar by incorporating several enhancements and created a new instrument, the Mohan Veena.
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Vidushi Shubhra Guha
This episode discusses the contribution of Vidushi Shubhra Guha, both as a performer who belonged to the male dominated Agra Gharana but still managed to establish herself as a singer of repute. She also taught many students both in India and abroad.
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Pandit Mukul Shivputra
This episode brings to light the lively yet meditative nature of the vocal style of Pandit Mukul Shivputraji. Despite being the son of the legendary vocal maestro Pandit Kumar Gandharvaji, Mukulji has carved his own nich in Hindustani classical music and he is now in search of the true source of all the Raags.
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Ustad rais Khan
In this episode, we take a look at Sitar maestro Ustad Rais Khan, who was a master not just in pure classical music, but his sitar tunes are part of many of the most popular songs in Indian Bollywood music.
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Vidushi Lakshmi Shankar
This episode describes the work of Vidushi Lakshmi Shankar,who with her powerful yet melodeous voice, popularized multiple genres of Indian music, ranging from pure classical to devotional and popular music.
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I have been a student of Indian classical music for 20+ years all thanks to my father and do indeed listen to just a handful of artists Pt Kumar Gandharva, Malika Arjun Mansoor, Kishori Amonkar, Gangubai Hangal, gundecha brothers Dagar brothers, Ali Akbar Khan, Ram Narayan
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