On this third anniversary of Ramrang‘s passing, I present video excerpts from a recital given on June 27, 2007, at the Nehru Centre in Bombay. Aneesh Pradhan is on the tabla, Sudhir Nayak accompanies on the harmonium, Ram Shankar offers tanpura and vocal support. Raga Ramdasi Malhar Raga Tilak Malhar Videos courtesy…
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by Rajan P. Parrikar First published on SAWF on October 16, 2000 Namashkar. In this article we present a review of the book Raga Malhar Darshan by Dr. Geeta Banerjee. The material for this publication evolved from her doctoral work at Allahabad University completed under the supervision of her guru Pandit Ramashreya Jha “Ramrang.” Dr….
by Rajan P. Parrikar First published on SAWF on Jul 24, 2000 Namashkar. The Malhar group of ragas constitutes a major tributary of the Hindustani stream. These melodies have won their spurs through their intimate association with the seasonal and rustic elements of the land and have come to be firmly ensconced in the musical…
by Rajan P. Parrikar First published on SAWF on April 1, 2002 Namashkar. A couple of aprachalita Malhar prakars were discussed in an earlier feature, A Tale of Two Malhars. This note extends that discussion through a formal inquiry into the Malhar raganga, culminating in an exploration of its two most significant representatives: Gaud Malhar…