Classical Sangeet

Indian Classical

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Nirali Kartik a Hindustani Classical vocalist and leading vocalist of the band Maatibaani. Nirali’s versatility lies in her understanding the various genres of music and treating them in her own unique style.

Listen to her more songs at www.songdew.com/niralikartik

Nadaan Hiyra by Nirali Kartik

Albela Saajan Aayo Re by Nirali Kartik

Raag Bhairavi by Jagjit Singh

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Alif Allah Chambay Di Booti

Indian classical raga (Kosh Pal Ji on raag Puria dhanashree)

Raag Basant - Sarangi - Tabla - Peaceful Meditation Contemplation Divine

Pelva Naik, is a Dhrupad practitioner and performer.

Born in 1986, in India- Ahmedabad -Gujarat, Pelva was brought up in a family of artists, art lovers and connoisseurs; where she was nurtured amid affluent virtues of Indian culture, literature, art and music.

Pelva has been trained in the Dhrupad style of vocal music under the eminent Dagar Gharana of Indian classical Music. She is a disciple of legendry Dhrupad maestro Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar. She has also received proficient guidance from Rudraveena maestro Ustad Mohi Bahauddin Dagar.

The prime forte of the Dagar school of Music is creation of exceptional refinement of ‘Alaapchaari’, gentle renderings of ‘meend’, great adherence towards the maintenance of the purity of the ‘Raag- Swaroop’, reaching out to the finest ‘shruti bhed’ in a note, free flowing complex cross rhythms of ‘Jhala’ and distinctive  rhythmic improvisations of the ancient poetic verses- ‘pada’.

Adding the unique instrumental aspect of Rudra Veena to the Alaap of Dhrupad; the musical discipline of Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar- The Rudraveena maestro and Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar- The vocalist maestro, evolved the art of Dhrupad to the most exclusive order of elegance and splendor.

Pelva, in her music, endeavors to adhere sincerely to these traditional elements- so complete in themselves; at the same time, with the help of the great liberty that the discipline of dhrupad offers, she strives to cultivate fresh characteristics that are personal and distinct.

As a solo Dhrupad vocalist, she believes, that even though performance of this unique art form is a central aspect of her ‘being’ as an artist; teaching and edification of Dhrupad must remain the most integral element for a practitioner. Teaching and sharing the nuances of the art of Dhrupad is an integral part of her life and practice. Since the year 2009, Pelva has been performing, teaching and designing introductory as well as advanced workshops on Dhrupad.

Pelva Alap Yaman

I bow to the noble, radiant Guru, who is Brahmā, Viṣṇu and Maheśvara, the direct Parabrahmā, the Supreme Reality. 


Guru Vandana

Ode to Saraswati, Goddess of Wisdom and Music. 
For full description, lyrics and translation go to: https://youtu.be/WeVdVSexPxo

Saraswati Stotram

Virginia sings Raga Jaunpuri, Alap Jor Jhala,

Virginia - voice
Igino Giovanni - tampura

Rag Jaunpuri - Alap, jor and jhala - Dhrupad Vocal

The credit of this beautiful sound goes to my dear friend (student) Brian D'Oliveira. This was a blissful experience singing in his studio in Montreal, Canada.

Raga Malkauns Dhrupad Alaap

Raags by Ildar Khabibullin

Raga Purya Dhanashri

Raga Lalit

Beautiful Sitar instrumental by the best Sitar players; Pandit Ravi Shankar & his dauter; Anoushka Shankar.

[HQ] Pandit Ravi Shankar   Anoushka Shankar Live (BBC) - Raag Khamaj - YouTube

Hazrat Inayat Khan of Baroda recorded these songs in 1909, most of his own creation. 
Some are Hindu, some Muslim, and others are Parsee

Dhrupad Khammach: 

All attachment is aimed at Thee alone. Arise o Lord!
We are remembering Thee. 
Thou who givest hope to the sinners,
Thou along art the Saviour.
Thou art with the faithful, 
To the drowning Thou givest Thine hand,
Ideal Lord of Thy devotees.

Thou alone art to be depended upon.
Thou givest courage to the broken ones.
In grief, Thou art the only refuge.
It is Thou who makest the weeping into smiles again.
Upon Thee depends all subsistence.

All the world stands in need of Thee. 
Throughout the universe runs Thy rule,
Thou guardest the honour of the trustful Inayat
Let your dedication now be expressed in song!

Translation: Harunnisa Khanim Maula Bakhsh

Raga Malkauns Dhrupad Alaap

Chintan Upadhyay