An instant occurence! Didnt plan on playing a bollywood song on the Sarod, but, here it is!

Tum Hi Ho - On the Sarod - by Abhishek Borkar

Vaishnava Janato - Sarod, Violin, Surtarang,  Rabab, Guitar. (Instrumental)

It’s captivating, it’s fascinating - it’s the mitti that since ages stands as the most invigorating inspiration for music compositions across the world. Why not? Whether it’s the enthralling whiff of soil in the rainy season, or its nostalgic colour in scorching heat or its celebrative mood in spring, the earth stands tall in all its beauty, grandeur and magnificence. The album 'mitti' too is the outcome of this inspiration. With six compositions interwoven around a range of ragas – yaman, maand, pahari, kirwani, simendra madhyam and bhairavi, it brings alive the mesmerizing interplay of classical and folk music. Whether it is the beautiful meera bhajan or kesariya balma or babul mora, all renditions weave a fine tapestry of love, yearning and celebration creating a soothing milieu for the listener only to be infused with serenity. But words are too shallow to let you experience the bliss this album emanates. Listening does...

06 Babul Mora - Raga Bhairavi

Unmixed/Raw Track of Thumri in Raag Ahir Bhairav played on piano.
Inspired by : Ut.Rashid Khan ji
Piano Improvised by: Durgesh mehta

Classical Piano thumri "Albela Sajan aayo ri" (Raag: Ahir Bhairav)

Kabir Bhajan - Ghoonghat Ke Pat Khol

Mile Sur Mera Tumhara based on Raaga Bhairavi. Improvied on violin and piano.
Violin: Ankur Chakravorty
Piano: Kushal Chheda

Mile Sur Fusion (Raag Bhairavi)- Violin & Piano

This is an Indian Classical Jugalbandi - Tabla played by Ankita Boruah and Flute by Jnyaandeep Gogoi . Music Arranged by Nayan Barman

Hindustani Classical - Tabla and Flute

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"

Zakir Hussain & Rakesh Chaurasia (64  Kbps)

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

Zakir Hussain & Rakesh Chaurasia (64 Kbps)

Kandahar 2018 Minnesota