This post is a dedication to two legends of Hindustani classical music that passed away recently.
Ali Akbar Khan was the son of Allaudin Khan of Maihar Gharana. Allaudin Khan can be considered one of pioneers for rejuvenating hindustani classical music in modern India. Besides Ali Akbar Khan, he was also the Guru of legends like Ravi Shankar and Nikhil Banerjee. In my opinion Ali Akbar Khan was probably the greatest of Sarod players of post-independence India and his jugalbandis with Ravi Shankar are some of the best music ever produced (in all forms!!). He spent his last days running a music school in California, United States. Here is a Raga Bhairavi rendition from Ali Akbar Khan. Bhairavi (another name for the consort of Lord Shiva) is one of the most popular ragas in Hindustani music. To me it represents joy and celebration of life. It is usual for masters to end a night long recital by playing Raga Bhairavi.
Raga Bhairavi on Sarod by Ali Akbar Khan
Here is an Bharavi based song from film Gaman. Bhairavi adds a richness and colour to this beautiful song of remembrance.
-->Bhairavi Song in Film Gaman<-- a="">
Gangubhai Hangal was the one of the foremost disciple of Sawai Gandharwa (Rambhau Kundgolkar) of Kirana Gharana. Her co-students included such famous names as Bhimsen Joshi and Feroze Dastur. Her voice is unique and powerful with a very low pitch. Her rendition of Khayal in serious ragas is one of the most beautiful experiences in listening to Hindustani music. Here is one of the best vocal renditions of Raga Bhairav I have come across. In this recording her daughter, Krishna Hangal, accompanies her with her slightly higher pitched voice. Raga Bhairav (Literally Lord Shiva), is a deeply meditative raga. To me it always gives a feeling of space and other-worldliness.
-->Raga Bhairav by Gangubai Hangal<-- a="">
Here is a Raga Bhairav based song from film Jagte Raho. This raga of silence, as I like calling it, puts in a sense of austerity and grace in this song.
-->Bhairav Song in Film Jaagte Raho<-- a="">
Ali Akbar Khan was the son of Allaudin Khan of Maihar Gharana. Allaudin Khan can be considered one of pioneers for rejuvenating hindustani classical music in modern India. Besides Ali Akbar Khan, he was also the Guru of legends like Ravi Shankar and Nikhil Banerjee. In my opinion Ali Akbar Khan was probably the greatest of Sarod players of post-independence India and his jugalbandis with Ravi Shankar are some of the best music ever produced (in all forms!!). He spent his last days running a music school in California, United States. Here is a Raga Bhairavi rendition from Ali Akbar Khan. Bhairavi (another name for the consort of Lord Shiva) is one of the most popular ragas in Hindustani music. To me it represents joy and celebration of life. It is usual for masters to end a night long recital by playing Raga Bhairavi.
Raga Bhairavi on Sarod by Ali Akbar Khan
Here is an Bharavi based song from film Gaman. Bhairavi adds a richness and colour to this beautiful song of remembrance.
-->Bhairavi Song in Film Gaman<-- a="">
Gangubhai Hangal was the one of the foremost disciple of Sawai Gandharwa (Rambhau Kundgolkar) of Kirana Gharana. Her co-students included such famous names as Bhimsen Joshi and Feroze Dastur. Her voice is unique and powerful with a very low pitch. Her rendition of Khayal in serious ragas is one of the most beautiful experiences in listening to Hindustani music. Here is one of the best vocal renditions of Raga Bhairav I have come across. In this recording her daughter, Krishna Hangal, accompanies her with her slightly higher pitched voice. Raga Bhairav (Literally Lord Shiva), is a deeply meditative raga. To me it always gives a feeling of space and other-worldliness.
-->Raga Bhairav by Gangubai Hangal<-- a="">
Here is a Raga Bhairav based song from film Jagte Raho. This raga of silence, as I like calling it, puts in a sense of austerity and grace in this song.
-->Bhairav Song in Film Jaagte Raho<-- a="">
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The living legend just gone away in memories RIP BhimSen Joshi.
The actual voice in Mele Mera Sur Tumhara" is now 'silence'...
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