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 "After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music" -  Aldous Huxley

This week has been a particularly sad one because of the unfortunate events of violence in the Connecticut elementary school. Our heart goes for the victims and their families. Our deepest condolences. 

In today’s show let us soothe our souls and ponder over a little with the life and music of sitar maestro Pt. Ravi Shankar.

Pt. Ravi Shankar has been attributed with introducing Indian classical music to the western world. He created great music with stalwarts of Indian music  Ustad Allah Rakha Khan, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and many more. He also collaborated with and inspired great western musicians like Yehudi Menuhin, George Harrison, Philip Glass and John Coltrane. He left behind a legacy of music which will be cherished and remembered by the generations to come. May his soul rest in peace.

Music for the soul: Pt. Ravi Shankar - Dec 16, 2012

"Dhun" by Hariprasad Chaurasia (from album Living Legend of Bansuri Live Vol. 1)

What an absolute blissful afternoon it was at the Stanford campus, immersed in the vibrant world of Nautanki—the rich folk theater tradition of North India. It was an honor to spend time with not just great artists, but also remarkable human beings who are preserving and innovating this beautiful art form.
We had the privilege of engaging with Padma Shri Pandit Ram Dayal Sharma Ji, a living legend and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee, whose dedication to keeping Nautanki alive is awe-inspiring. Adding to this enriching experience was his son, Professor Dr. Devendra Sharma, a prolific artist and scholar in his own right, and Shubhra Prakash, a familiar voice on Chai Time and a celebrated theater artist from the Bay Area, now making waves in New York.
Don’t miss this special episode of Chai Time, where we dive deep into the world of Nautanki, exploring its timeless charm, evolving narratives, and the passion that fuels these extraordinary artists.

Nautanki - The rich folk theater tradition of north India

Raag Marva by Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia from the album 'Written On The Wind'

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia ~ Raag Marva

Hariprasad Chaurasia - Daylight Ragas

Hariprasad Chaurasia in IISc

Hariprasad Chaurasia - Gandharva Veda - flute - India - Inde - Maharishi - 01

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.

Music for the soul: Pt. Ravi Shankar - Dec 16, 2012

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