November 23, 2010 at 6:44 pm (hindustani classical music)
Tags: channulal mishra, girija devi, munawar ali khan, raza ali khan, shobha gurtu
No guesses for what the title of the post is all about. Listen to the songs and enjoy the Shringar Rasa dripping from the poetry.
Girija Devi – Bhairavi Dadra – Nayan Ki Mat Maro Talwariya : 
Channulal Mishra – Dadra – Tore Naina Khilade Katar Sajani :
Shobha Gurtu – Dadra – Baan Nainon Ka :
Munawar Ali Khan & Raza Ali Khan – Tirchi Najaria Ke Baan :
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March 13, 2010 at 7:25 pm (hindustani classical music)
Tags: chaiti, channulal mishra, girija devi, rasoolan bai, shobha gurtu
As we all know, Indian classical music is mostly based on the seasons of the year and even fine tuned to the hour of the day. Chaiti is sung in the month of Chait that falls in March or April as per the Hindu calendar. The Chaiti is a musical form derived from folk songs and its theme mostly revolves around romanticism and mood of love. These are certainly season specific songs. The Chaiti songs, like Kajri, have a place in semi classical form also. Most of the songs have wordings like Ho Rama or Are Rama. The lyrics are normally in the Purabi dialect, spoken in eastern Uttar Pradesh and parts of Bihar.
Rasoolan Bai – Chaiti – Chait Ki Nindiya :
Girija Devi – Chaiti – Raat Hum Dekhli :
Shobha Gurtu – Chaiti – Piya Milan Hum Jaibe :
Channulal Mishra – Chaiti – Sejia Se Saiyan Rooth Gaye :
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February 21, 2010 at 3:27 pm (hindustani classical music)
Tags: ajoy chakrabarty, anita sen, channulal mishra, ghulam mustafa khan, girija devi, holi, hori, shobha gurtu
No festival of India is such an important constituent of our traditional classical and folk music as Holi. This festival of colors, is one that adorns our lives with the synergy of celebrative air and music. This joyous festival is in tune with the gaiety of the spring season when this festival is held. The windswept, withering, winter scene is truly dabbed away with the vibrant colors of blossoming flowers heralding spring, a time for the earth to rejuvenate. The refreshing southern breeze successfully chases out the chilly northern wind, in the Hindu month of ‘Phalgun‘. The fervor, fun and frolic of the festival reflect the essence of harvest and hope.
Ajoy Chakrabarty – Aaj Phagua Mein Hori Machi Hai :
Girija Devi & Shobha Gurtu – Bhijoyi Mori Chunari :
Ghulam Mustafa Khan – Piya Sang Khelun Hori :
Channulal Mishra – Barjori Karo Na Mose Hori Mein :
Anita Sen – Nand Ke Lalan Ke Rang Darungi :
Enjoy!
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June 17, 2009 at 11:35 am (hindustani classical music)
Tags: channulal mishra, kaushiki chakrabarty, my choice, rashid khan, sawani shende
Yet another installment of a few songs of my choice :
Channulal Mishra – Raga Maru Bihag : (Download)
Kaushiki Chakrabarty – Raga Pilu Thumri : (Download)
Rashid Khan – Raga Jaijaiwanti : (Download)
Sawani Shende – Raga Durga : (Download)
QUIZ : Give me the names of the male and female singers and the name of the Album/Film, and I will send you this rare song + a bestseller e-book (in Microsoft Reader .lit format) by email. Answer the questions in the comments to this post, and please don’t forget to mention your email address.
Quiz Song : 4
http://cdn.saavn.com/audios/mp3/saregama/HINDI_OHF/INH109244290Comments are welcome.
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June 5, 2009 at 3:14 pm (hindustani classical music)
Tags: ajay pohankar, ashwini bhide deshpande, channulal mishra, monsoon, sanjeev abhyankar
The monsoon is knocking at our doorstep. While the southern part of India is already drenched with heavy rainfall, the northern part of the country still awaits the sweet smell, that emanates from the first drop of rain falling on the sun baked earth. The rains have always been unpredictable, the science of meteorology notwithstanding. However, some things have remained steadfast down the centuries, and one of these is India’s concept of monsoon music. Ragas that bring out the romance of rain are a part of our heritage.
Sanjeev Abhyankar – Barkha Ritu Aayi : (Download)
Ashwini Bhide – Jhamak Jhuki Aayi Badariya : (Download)
Channulal Mishra – Sawan Jhar Lagela : (Download)
Ajay Pohankar – Garaje Ghata Ghan : (Download)
QUIZ : Give me the names of the male and female singers and the name of the Album/Film, and I will send you this rare song + a bestseller e-book (in Microsoft Reader .lit format) by email. Answer the questions in the comments to this post, and please don’t forget to mention your email address.
Quiz Song : 3
Comments are welcome.
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