Maestros Speak

Hindustani Clasical meastros speak about their musical journey

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Late Pt. ArjunSa Nakod - Divinity redefined

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I was on a visit to Hubli, for my regular lessons with Pt. Arjunsa Nakod when I decided to pop a few questions to the man of few words, doye...
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Late Pt. Rajabhau Sontakke - Keeping alive the rich tradition of bhava poorna gayaki

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“Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance,” a saying by Samuel Johnson,...

Ustad Irshad Khan - "Strings of the Soul"

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Ethereal extreme Speaking of his star-studded lineage he traces back his roots from his forefather ‘Khurramdaad’ (a title given by Shah Jaha...

Vidushi Dr. Aswini Bhide - “There is no alternative to being proficient”

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As I approached Ashwini Bhide Deshpande for a chat, the sounds of the soulful Bibhas (a late night raga) that I heard a couple of years ago,...
Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Newspaper links to articles written by me

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My guru Late Pandit Rajabhau Sontakke: http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/09/09/stories/2005090903860200.htm My guru Late Pt. Arjun...
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Smita Bellur is a trained Hindustani Classical and Sufi singer who has performed at more than 500 venues. Her deep engagement with mysticism and over twenty years of being immersed in the Khayal form of north Indian classical music has meant that her performances bring a profound humanity and an an easy access to the spiritual poetry of the sub continent - Nirguni, Bhakti, Sufi, Veerashaiva and Haridasa traditions dating back to the 12th century. With over 4.3M views on her Youtube channels and 235,000 streams on Spotify, Smita Rao Bellur's reach is growing among listeners who love her soulful singing. Her Hamari Atariya for the Netflix series “Ye Kaali Kaali aankhen” has been a great hit. She has lent her voice to the "Maanav Adhikar" song, commissioned by the National Human Rights Commission, Govt. of India. She regularly shares her music on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram, do connect with her to hear her soulful songs.
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