Tag Archives: Hindustani

Classical Indic Music II: History of Sangeeta

July 12, 2017UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Carnatic, High Culture, Hindustani, Identity, Music, SubcontinentN.R.I.pathi

In the preliminary article in our Series on Classical Indic Music, we re-asserted the native canon of Saastriya Sangeeta and its historical Pan-India nature. The next installment will discuss the history of Sangeeta itself, and how the various regional notes … Read the rest

Classical Indic Music I: Saastriya Sangeeta Tradition

March 27, 2017UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Carnatic, High Culture, Hindustani, Music, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Music is quite possibly the most powerful medium to not only communicate sentiments and feelings, but even ideas and philosophies. The spirituality inherent in the music of India, from the august sangeeta sabhas of Chennai to the lively village songs … Read the rest