A typical rendition of Hindustani raga involves two stages ... The alap is followed by a long slow-tempo improvisation in vocal music, or by the jod and jhala in instrumental music.

One of his most significant contributions was the introduction and refinement of several ragas that remain fundamental in ...

Paying attention to these nuances of nature, the Hindustani music constructed the tangible and intangible aspects of the ...

Hindustani classical music can be remedial as well. Some ragas help reduce stress, others energize you. Some ragas also help kids who may be a bit slow or specially-abled. Musicologist Madhvi ...

The classical guitarist offers a mesmerizing East meets West collision, teaming up with a family of Indian musicians who play the sarod, a darker-toned cousin of the sitar.

Two of the key ideas of Hindustani classical music (raga and tala) are found in the finale of Ravi Shankar’s Symphony. The sitar and orchestra play melodies based on a raga (a pattern or ...

His Symphony mixes Indian Hindustani sitar music with a western classical orchestra ... Bally Sagoo and Sazia Judge. This is the raga - the scale used in Shankar's Symphony.

A bansuri flute musician came to San Francisco State University to educate and entertain the audience with classical Indian music.

Hindustani Classical music can heal your body and mind and help you get rid of anxiety and stress. The Ragas (melodies) are based on the seasons, time of day and the atmosphere.