Rare gems of Indian classical music, by Manoj Govindraj

Vidushi Zarine Sharma 17.05.2022 59:14 ↓

This episode brings to light the journey of a relatively unknown legend, the sarod maestro Vidushi Zarine Sharmaji. She was not only a renowned classical artist but the only female sarod player to have played extensively in the popular genre of Bollywood music for 50 years.

Vidushi Saavni Shende 17.05.2022 59:54 ↓

This episode recognizes the contribution of Vidushi Saavni Shende, one of the most sort after contemporary artists in the field of Hindustani classical music. She is well known for her versatility across various genres of Indian music.

Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan 17.05.2022 1:02:21 ↓

This episode discusses the contribution of one of the legends of Hindustani classical music, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khansahab. His contribution was not just restricted to classical music, but it can also be seen in popular music, in which he not only sang some of the popular songs himself, but also taught some of the very well known contemporary singers of popular music.

Pandit Ulhas Bapat 17.05.2022 1:14:32 ↓

This episode explores the unique contribution of Pandit Ulhas Bapat, who introduced a whole lot of innovations in the musical instrument Santur. Inspite of having a very strong classical background, Ulhasji also excelled in playing the lighter genres of Indian music.

Vidushi Heerabai Badodekar 17.05.2022 1:02:23 ↓

This episode Talks about the legendary female vocalist Vidushi Hirabai Badodekar, who represented the Kirana Gharana and trained many of the contemporary stolvarts of Indian classical music.

Ustad Nazakat Ali Khan and Ustad Salamat Ali Khan 14.12.2021 1:01:45 ↓

This episode brings to light, the music of 2 brothers Ustad Nazakat Ali Khan and Ustad Salamat Ali Khan. They came into limelight in the early 1950s and enchanted audiances with their duet performances which was a rarity at that time.

Pandit Tulsidas Borkar 15.11.2021 1:03:12 ↓

This episode talks about harmonium maestro and a great guru Pandit Tulsidas Borkar, who inspired several well known contemporary harmonium players to take up harmonium playing as a full time profession.

Vidushi Pelva Naik 13.10.2021 54:40 ↓

This episode discusses the contribution of a female Dhrupad vocalist which is a rarity, Vidushi Pelva Naik. She is one of the youngest contemporary torch bearers of the Daagar style of Dhrupad which she believes is very much alive and thriving.

Bengali song-Raag Bhinna Shadaj 12.10.2021 5:21 ↓

Epar-Opar (worldly mind vs spiritual mind) – Where Should I Reside Sthai Epar (worldly mind) is telling to stay here few more days with me. Opar (spiritual mind) is telling as of today why you leave me alone.  Antara Although Epar is my temporary residence,  it is full filling many of my desires. How can I tell my mind?  to abandon everything what you have and dream to go to Opar.   Sanchari   My...

Pandit Raghunandan Panshikar 14.09.2021 1:05:37 ↓

This episode talks about a very popular contemporary vocalist Pandit Raghunandan Panshikar who symbolizes ultimate devotion and surrender to his guru Vidushi Kishori Amonkar. Raghudada as he is fondly called, served his guru till the very end and now propogates her teachings by way of performances and workshops.