This track is from the album Indus Kaaveri Ganges and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/umakumar

Kesariya Balam (Rajasthani Folk) [Rajasthani]

Kabir Bhajan - Ghoonghat Ke Pat Khol

Kumar Gandharva

Pt. Kumar Gandharva: Raag Nand-Kedar (Nov. 04, 1976) - Live concert.

Pt. Kumar Gandharva: Raag Nand-Kedar (Live, Nov. 04, 1976)

Sahela Re Kishori Amonkar_low.m4a

Album : Kishori Amonkar-Special
Lyricist : Shanta SheLke
Music Director : Pan. Hridayanath Mangeshakar
Original Singer : Kishori Amonkar

A humble attempt by: swaravanshi

He shyam sunder rajasa manmohana
Vinavuni sanagte tuj, Jau de mala partuni ||

Gaav gokul door rahe door yamuna neer wahe ...(2)
Harwale mi kase maz, Chaalale kuthe ghanwani || 1 ||

Pawricha soor bhidla majasi maza visar padla ...(2)
Nakalata paaule mam, Rahili ithe thabakuni || 2 ||

Paan jali salasale ka? bhiwaviti re lakh shanka ...(2)
Tharathare baware man, Sangati sakhi nach kuni || 3 ||

He Shyam Sundar Raajasa - Marathi Bhavgeet (Pt. Hridaynath/Kishori Amonkar classic)

Rag Haunsdhwani "Aaj Sajan Sang"
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She was a performer of the classical genre khyal and the light classical genres thumri and bhajan. Amonkar trained under her mother, classical singer Mogubai Kurdikar of the Jaipur gharana (musical tradition of Jaipur), but experimented with a variety of vocal styles in her career.

Kishori Amonkar Rag Haunsdhwani "Aaj Sajan Sang"

Mahesha Ram sings 'Main Vaari Jaun Re' - Rajasthan Kabir Yatra, 2012

In this Chaitime we listen to the famous bhajan  "Chadariya Jheene Re Jheene" written by  15th-century Indian mystic poet, Sufi and saint, Kabir whose writings influenced basic Indian spirituality in the voice of some of the well known folk, classical and modern singers. We hear the same bhajan sung in their unique way by Prahlad Tipaniya, Kumar Gandharva, Mukhtiyar Ali, Pandit Jasraj, Indian Ocean and Kabir Cafe. This show captures the power of Kabir's bhajan and the versatility of Indian music.

Chadariya Jheene Re Jheene - One Kabir bhajan in various musical forms

The story of Kalbeliyas is an example of how the changes in society and culture influence traditional musicians and their lifestyle. From a region of Barmer in Rajasthan origins a nomad tribe of Gypsies called Kalbeliyas, which were traditionally known as snake charmers. They used to remove serpents from houses and trade snake venom. Women used to accompany men on their way of trade from house to house, as they begged for alms while dancing and singing. They used to give public shows as well, which included various snake tricks. Indian Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 brought a ban on snake performances so Kalbeliyas had to transform their shows – girls replaced snakes.
Mohini Devi group – representative of nowadays Kalbeliyas is an ensemble of about seven musicians who did not receive any formal education, but were instead learning music from an early age from their guru Kalunath Kalbeliya. They have gained international recognition and many of the dancers lived, performed and even taught this style abroad. In India Kalbeliyas are invited mostly for weddings, cultural programs and festivals. Mohini Devi group is also proficient at many other dances like Bhavai, Chari, Ghummar, Terah Taali and add on elements of fire shows and acrobatics in their performance.
Spheres of Kalbeliyas act are divided: men plays instruments and women dance. The main instrument is Been – an Indian woodwind instrument originally used to hypnotize snakes. It’s both plaintive and seductive tones are accompanied by beats of Dhap and Dafli, creating very energetic and compelling rhythms. Dancers wear traditional black ankle-length skirt and top. Both are richly embellished with colorful strips and complemented with beautiful jewelry made from tiny pearls and silver hangings. Outfit completes a dupatta – a long loose flowing stole pinned to dancers’ heads. Kalbeliya dancers spinning fast, swaying their hips, swirling tassels and shawl can mesmerize viewer for long hours

Mohini Devi Kalbeliya -Rupiya

Pandit Hariparsad Ch.   Shivkumar Sh.

Chai Time is a weekly program in Hindi and English, on Stanford Radio, KSZU 90.1 FM. The program explores current events and issues relevant to South Asian literature, culture and music. The program is hosted by Pranjali Sirasao who teaches in Department of South & Southeast Asian Studies, UC Berkeley. In the past she has taught in Stanford University and UC Davis. The program is heard in more than 100 countries around the world.

Chadariya Jheene Re Jheene - One Kabir bhajan in various musical forms

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