I have added English subtitles to an audio recording of Pandit Ravishankar’s 1982 lecture demonstration at Rabindra Bharati University. He covers a wide range of topics. On the sarod is (probably) Ud Ashish Khan. The tabla player remains unidentified This is part of my effort to bring such material in Indian languages to those who speak English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YlF6ezGtNk Continue reading Pandit Ravishankar Lecture Demonstration

After watching a lot of videos on the internet where Raags (mispronounced as Ragaas) were constantly compared to scales and modes, I decided to post a short video on the origins of the raag, the philosophy and framework behind the raag and how notes etc fit into the raag structure   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-r-ijzEeAc Continue reading Why Ragas Are Not Scales or Modes

Happy New Year everyone… We start off this year by looking at the beautiful raag Jaijaiwanti…   Continue reading Added page for Raga Jaijaiwanti

Just created a page to discuss these rarely ragas on the sarod these days: Rare Ragas: Chhaya, Chhyanat and Nat Continue reading Rare Ragas: Chhaya, Chhayanat and Nat

I’ve created a page for the exquisite and lesser heard morning raga: Bilaskhani Todi, including the legend behind it’s creation: Morning Serenity: Raga Bilaskhani Todi Continue reading New Morning Raga: Bilaskhani Todi

Added a page for the calm and serene morning raga Jaunpuri… Raga Jaunpuri- A morning prayer       Continue reading New morning ragas – Jaunpuri

It was Guru Purnima – the auspicious date when students pay respects to their teachers. I gratefully acknowledge my teachers Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Ustad Shahid Parvez and Pandit Sugato Nag for their guidance in my musical journey. Continue reading Salutations to my teachers (Gurus)

Can be found here… http://sarod.com.au/some-selected-ragas-on-the-sarod/a-rare-find-raga-gaoti-gawatigavati-gavti/ Off overseas for some time… Continue reading First installment on Raga Gaoti

In the coming weeks, I’ll put together the material for this delightful, energetic and beautiful raga… from the Khamaj family… often usually heard on  the sitar. Continue reading Starting on Raga Gaoti (Gavati)

Following a concert performance, I’ve created a page on the wonderful melody Pilu   http://sarod.com.au/some-selected-ragas-on-the-sarod/raga-pilu-the-music-of-love/     Continue reading Created Page on Raga Pilu