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Hamara Forums _ Raag Rang _ Dhrupad

Posted by: nandi Aug 12 2010, 08:13 PM

This is probably the oldest method of Hindustani Classical music. Originally sung in temples and royal courts, it lost its eminent position to the Khayal style of singing about 2 centuries ago. Some families like the Dagars have been singing this for many generations and have preserved this style of singing.
Please post as many of these as you have on this thread.
There is a nice informative article at this url http://www.dhrupad.info/.
The Dagar Brothers
Rag Kambhoji
01_Rag Kambhoji Alap
mp3 62.0mb 45:07 192kbps
The size of this file is daunting and will require 2 posts.


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Posted by: nandi Aug 16 2010, 09:27 PM

The Dagar Brothers
Rag Kambhoji
01_Rag Kambhoji Alap
mp3 62.0mb 45:07 192kbps
The size of this file is daunting and will require 2 posts.
(continued)

Posted by: nandi Aug 16 2010, 09:44 PM

The Dagar Brothers
02_Rag Kambhoji - Dhrupad in praise of Krishna

mp3 24.57mb 17:53 192kbps
4 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Sep 3 2010, 11:57 PM

Premkumar Mallik
In Praise of the Goddess
01 - Durga
mp3 16.14mb 11:45 192kbps
3 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Sep 4 2010, 12:24 AM

Premkumar Mallik
In Praise of the Goddess
02 - Gurjari Todi
mp3 36.47mb 26:33 192kbps
6 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Sep 4 2010, 12:38 AM

Premkumar Mallik
In Praise of the Goddess
03 - Bilaskhani Todi
mp3 18.3mb 13:22 192kbps
3 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Sep 4 2010, 12:50 AM

Premkumar Mallik
In Praise of the Goddess
Adana
mp3 14.01mb 10:12 192kbps
2 RAR files



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Posted by: nandi Sep 4 2010, 01:03 AM

Premkumar Mallik
In Praise of the Goddess
05 - Bhairavi Bhajan
mp3 14.92mb 10:51 192kbps
2 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Sep 8 2010, 10:16 PM

Umakant & Ramakant Gundecha
Tears on a Lotus
01 - Gavati, Alap I
mp3 28.5mb 20m47s 192kbps
4 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Sep 8 2010, 10:25 PM

Umakant & Ramakant Gundecha
Tears on a Lotus
02 - Gavati, Alap II
mp3 11.9mb 8:39 192kbps
2 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Sep 8 2010, 11:08 PM

Umakant & Ramakant Gundecha
Tears on a Lotus
03 - Gavati, Alap III
mp3 13.3mb 9:43 192kbps
2 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Sep 8 2010, 11:14 PM

Umakant & Ramakant Gundecha
Tears on a Lotus
04 - Gavati, Alap IV
mp3 7.60mb 5:32 192kbps
1 RAR file


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Posted by: nandi Sep 8 2010, 11:24 PM

Umakant & Ramakant Gundecha
Tears on a Lotus
05 - Gavati, Dhrupad
mp3 19.49mb 14:11 192kbps
3 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Sep 8 2010, 11:29 PM

Umakant & Ramakant Gundecha
Tears on a Lotus
06 - Shivranjani, Alap
mp3 6.66mb 4:51 192kbps



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Posted by: nandi Sep 8 2010, 11:35 PM

Umakant & Ramakant Gundecha
Tears on a Lotus
07 - Shivranjani, Dhrupad
mp3 11.5mb 8:22 192kbps

Posted by: bibhas Sep 9 2010, 10:45 PM

Thanks Nandi. Any chance you have a "4shared" link for these as well?

Posted by: nandi Sep 9 2010, 10:54 PM

QUOTE(bibhas @ Sep 9 2010, 10:45 PM) *

Thanks Nandi. Any chance you have a "4shared" link for these as well?

I will do that. I think the depth of Dhrupad is very calming and satisfying. The rhythms are also so different maybe because of the use of Pakhawaj instead of Tabla. As for how soon I can do this, please stay tuned.
nandi

Posted by: nandi Sep 10 2010, 09:14 AM

N. Zahiruddin Dagar & F. Wasifuddin Dagar
01 - Raga Behag - Alap
mp3 81.94mb 59:40 192kbps
11 RAR files
Posted in 2 parts
[/b]outside link:http://www.4shared.com/dir/nAIiFZb3/Dhrupad.html


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Posted by: nandi Sep 10 2010, 09:19 AM

N. Zahiruddin Dagar & F. Wasifuddin Dagar
01 - Raga Behag - Alap
mp3 81.94mb 59:40 192kbps
11 RAR files
Posted in 2 parts
outside link:http://www.4shared.com/dir/nAIiFZb3/Dhrupad.html

continuation

Posted by: nandi Sep 10 2010, 09:26 AM

N. Zahiruddin Dagar & F. Wasifuddin Dagar
02 - Raga Behag - Dhrupad
mp3 21.25mb 15:28 192kbps
3 RAR files
outside link:http://www.4shared.com/dir/nAIiFZb3/Dhrupad.html

Posted by: nandi Sep 10 2010, 09:45 AM

QUOTE(nandi @ Sep 9 2010, 10:54 PM) *

QUOTE(bibhas @ Sep 9 2010, 10:45 PM) *

Thanks Nandi. Any chance you have a "4shared" link for these as well?

I will do that. I think the depth of Dhrupad is very calming and satisfying. The rhythms are also so different maybe because of the use of Pakhawaj instead of Tabla. As for how soon I can do this, please stay tuned.
nandi

Outside link in this folder for the Dhrupad I have posted

outside link:http://www.4shared.com/dir/nAIiFZb3/Dhrupad.html

Posted by: bibhas Sep 13 2010, 08:54 PM

QUOTE(nandi @ Sep 10 2010, 12:15 AM) *

QUOTE(nandi @ Sep 9 2010, 10:54 PM) *

QUOTE(bibhas @ Sep 9 2010, 10:45 PM) *

Thanks Nandi. Any chance you have a "4shared" link for these as well?

I will do that. I think the depth of Dhrupad is very calming and satisfying. The rhythms are also so different maybe because of the use of Pakhawaj instead of Tabla. As for how soon I can do this, please stay tuned.
nandi

Outside link in this folder for the Dhrupad I have posted

outside link:http://www.4shared.com/dir/nAIiFZb3/Dhrupad.html

Thank you very much Nandi. Dhrupad is indeed very calming and yet invigorating at the same time. If one wanted to learn the intricacies of raga structure, there is no better place than the long complex Dhrupad alaps. If you have anything by Uday Bhawalkar, do post. Amongst the younger generation, I find his style very appealing.

Posted by: nandi Sep 21 2010, 06:06 PM

01 - F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 1
Track 1
Raga Lalit - Alap Dhrupad
mp3 73.47mb 53:29 192kbps
10 RAR files
Upped in 2 posts
Outside link:http://www.4shared.com/audio/oAM2K-AJ/01_-_F_Wasifuddin_Dagar_-_The_.html

Posted by: nandi Sep 21 2010, 06:13 PM

01 - F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 1
Track 1
Raga Lalit - Alap Dhrupad

mp3 73.47mb 53:29 192kbps
10 RAR files
Upped in 2 posts
Outside link:http://www.4shared.com/audio/oAM2K-AJ/01_-_F_Wasifuddin_Dagar_-_The_.html
(continued)

Posted by: nandi Sep 21 2010, 06:27 PM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 1
Track 2
Raga Lalit - Dhrupad in Chautal
mp3 17.36mb 12:38 192kbps
3 RAR files
Outside link: http://www.4shared.com/audio/rrnXMJ5Z/02_-_F_Wasifuddin_Dagar_-_The_.html

Posted by: nandi Sep 21 2010, 06:31 PM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 1
Track 3
Raga Lalit - Dhrupad in Sultal
mp3 14.31mb 10:25 192kbps
Outside Link:http://www.4shared.com/audio/SRRKfBMR/03_-_F_Wasifuddin_Dagar_-_The_.html

Posted by: nandi Sep 23 2010, 12:44 AM

Ram Chatur Mallick
North Indian Classical Chant
01 - Dhrupad and Dhamar
Raga Darbari Kanhra

mp3 36.08mb 26:16 192kbps
Outside Link:http://www.4shared.com/audio/t4urxZaW/01_-_Ram_Chatur_Mallick_-_Nort.html



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Posted by: nandi Sep 23 2010, 01:04 AM

Ram Chatur Mallick
North Indian Classical Chant
02 - Dhrupad and Dhamar - Raga Multani
mp3 37.85mb 27:33 192kbps
5 RAR files
Outside Link:http://www.4shared.com/audio/ZT2GgR0R/02_-_Ram_Chatur_Mallick_-_Nort.html



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Posted by: nandi Sep 23 2010, 05:49 PM

Falguni Mitra
Mood, Melody & Rhythm
01 - Jaijaivanti
mp3 61,74mb 44:57 192kbps
Upped in 2 posts
Outside link:http://www.4shared.com/audio/GAeq0aqh/01_-_Falguni_Mitra_-_Mood_Melo.html



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Posted by: nandi Sep 23 2010, 06:08 PM

Falguni Mitra
Mood, Melody & Rhythm
01 - Jaijaivanti
mp3 61,74mb 44:57 192kbps
Upped in 2 posts
Outside link:http://www.4shared.com/audio/GAeq0aqh/01_-_Falguni_Mitra_-_Mood_Melo.html
(contd.)

Posted by: nandi Sep 23 2010, 06:13 PM

Falguni Mitra
Mood, Melody & Rhythm
02 - Desi
25.47mb 18:32 mp3 192kbps
4 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Sep 23 2010, 06:15 PM

Falguni Mitra
Mood, Melody & Rhythm
03 - Bhairavi
mp3 12.0mb 8:44 192kbps


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Posted by: nandi Sep 27 2010, 09:13 PM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 2
Track 1
Raga Hindol - Alap
mp3 36.34mb 26:27 192kbps
5 RAR files
Outside link:http://www.4shared.com/audio/wz3juWB_/01_-_F_Wasifuddin_Dagar_-_The_.html



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Posted by: nandi Sep 27 2010, 11:06 PM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 2
Track 2
Raga Hindol - Dhamar
mp3 16.03 11:40 192kbps
3 RAR files
Outside link:http://www.4shared.com/audio/8LVLORs0/02_-_F_Wasifuddin_Dagar_-_The_.html



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Posted by: nandi Sep 28 2010, 07:15 PM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 2
Track 3ap
Raga Shudh Sarang - Alap
mp3 30.16mb 21:57 192kbps
4 RAR files
Outside Link:http://www.4shared.com/audio/aJWMANYW/03_-_F_Wasifuddin_Dagar_-_The_.html

Posted by: nandi Sep 28 2010, 07:22 PM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 2
Track 4
Raga Shudh Sarang - Dhrupad
mp3 19.95mb 14:31 192kbps
3 RAR files
Outside Link:http://www.4shared.com/audio/BowPTmJf/04_-_F_Wasifuddin_Dagar_-_The_.html

Posted by: nandi Oct 3 2010, 08:40 AM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 3
Track 1- Raga Pooriya - Alap
mp3 35.8mb 26:04 192kbps
5 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Oct 3 2010, 08:42 AM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 3
Track 2 - Raga Pooriya - Dhrupad
mp3 16.12mb 11:44 192kbps
3 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Oct 3 2010, 08:47 AM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 3
Track 3 - Raga Eman - Alap
mp3 35.87mb 26:06 192kbps
6 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Oct 3 2010, 08:50 AM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 3
Track 4 - Raga Eman - Dhrupad
mp3 16.61mb 12:05 192kbps
3 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Oct 4 2010, 08:18 AM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 4
Track 1 Raga Chandrakauns - Alap
mp3 81.35mb 59:14 192kbps
12 RAR files
(upped in 2 posts)

Posted by: nandi Oct 4 2010, 08:24 AM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 4
Track 1 Raga Chandrakauns - Alap
mp3 81.35mb 59:14 192kbps
12 RAR files
(upped in 2 posts)
continued
Outside Link:http://www.4shared.com/audio/1ktyaHBk/01_-_F_Wasifuddin_Dagar_-_The_.html

Posted by: nandi Oct 4 2010, 08:29 AM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 4
Track 2 - Raga Chandrakauns - Dhrupad
mp3 20.96mb 15:15 192kbps
3 RAR files
Outside link:http://www.4shared.com/audio/N9izZYlN/02_-_F_Wasifuddin_Dagar_-_The_.html

Posted by: nandi Oct 5 2010, 09:19 AM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 5
Track 1 Raga Darbari Kanada Alap
mp3 49.57mb 36:05 192kbps
7 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Oct 5 2010, 09:25 AM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 5
Track 2 - Raga Darbari Kanada - Dhrupad
mp3 15.84mb 11:31 192kbps
3 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Oct 5 2010, 09:28 AM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 5
Track 3 Raga Adana Dhrupad
mp3 10.53mb 7:40 192kbps
2 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Oct 5 2010, 09:31 AM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 5
Track 4 Raga Sohni Alap
mp3 20.39mb 14:50 192kbps
3 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Oct 5 2010, 09:33 AM

F. Wasifuddin Dagar
The Art of Dagarvani Dhrupad CD 5
Track 5 Raga Sohni Dhrupad
mp3 7.7mb 5:36 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Oct 6 2010, 09:02 PM

N. Zahiruddin Dagar & N. Faiyazuddin Dagar
Dhrupad
01 - Bairagi, Alap
mp3 33.7mb 24:32 192kbps
5 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Oct 11 2010, 11:15 PM

N. Zahiruddin Dagar & N. Faiyazuddin Dagar
Dhrupad
2 - Bairagi - Dhamar
6.26mb 4:33 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Oct 11 2010, 11:27 PM

N. Zahiruddin Dagar & N. Faiyazuddin Dagar
Dhrupad
03 - Chandrakosh ka Prakar, Alap
mp3 28.68mb 20:52mb 192kbps
4 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Oct 11 2010, 11:34 PM

N. Zahiruddin Dagar & N. Faiyazuddin Dagar
Dhrupad
04 - Chandrakosh ka Prakar, Dhrupad
mp3 14.31mb 10:24 192kbps
2 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Oct 13 2010, 03:29 AM

01 - Bidur Mallik
The Fast Side of Dhrupad
Rag Bhairav
mp3 16025mb 11:50 192kbps
3 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Oct 13 2010, 03:41 AM

Bidur Mallik
The Fast Side of Dhrupad
02 Rag Ramkali
mp3 15.94mb 11:36 192kbps
3 RAR files



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Posted by: nandi Oct 13 2010, 05:05 PM

Bidur Mallik
The Fast Side of Dhrupad
03 - Rag Asavari
mp3 13.7mb 9:58 192kbps
3 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Oct 13 2010, 05:07 PM

Bidur Mallik
The Fast Side of Dhrupad
04 - Rag Puriya Dhanashri
mp3 14.13mb 10:17 192kbps
2 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Oct 13 2010, 05:12 PM

Bidur Mallik
The Fast Side of Dhrupad
05 - Rag Bhimpalasi
mp3 15.9mb 11:34 192kbps
3 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Oct 13 2010, 05:14 PM

Bidur Mallik
The Fast Side of Dhrupad
06 - Rag Multani
mp3 12.96mb 9:25 192kbps
2 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Oct 13 2010, 05:16 PM

Bidur Mallik
The Fast Side of Dhrupad
07 - Rag Adana
mp3 16.51 12:01 192kbps
3 RAR files


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Posted by: nandi Oct 18 2010, 05:28 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 1
01 - Bhairav, Alap
mp3 46.54mb 33:53 192kbps
6 RAR files

(There is a Board problem which isn't allowing attachments to be posted. Will post these later)

10/20/2010: Still unable to attach files.


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Posted by: nandi Oct 28 2010, 09:00 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 1
02 - Bhairav, Dhrupad
mp3 13.4mb 9:47 192kbps
2 RAR files

The CD is posted on an outside link:
http://www.4shared.com/audio/N3_-e096/04_-_The_Mallik_Family_-_Darbh.html
http://www.4shared.com/audio/gKALMExJ/01_-_The_Mallik_Family_-_Darbh.html
http://www.4shared.com/audio/aEsYGS6b/02_-_The_Mallik_Family_-_Darbh.html
http://www.4shared.com/audio/4wYaxuU_/03_-_The_Mallik_Family_-_Darbh.html

Posted by: nandi Oct 28 2010, 10:12 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 1
03 - Ramkali, Alap & Dhamar
mp3 29.1mb 21:14 192kbps
4 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Nov 4 2010, 01:25 AM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 2
01 - Malkauns, Alap
mp3 44.3mb 32:16 192kbps
6 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Nov 4 2010, 01:32 AM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 2
02 - Malkauns, Dhrupad
mp3 20.11mb 14:38 192 kbps
3 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Nov 4 2010, 01:35 AM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 2
03 -Malkauns, Dhamar & Sul
mp3 16.56mb 12:03 192kbps
3 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Nov 5 2010, 05:50 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 3
01 - Megh, Calan
1.89mb 1:22 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 5 2010, 05:53 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 3
02 -Megh, Alap
mp3 20.37mb 14:50 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 5 2010, 05:54 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 3
03 - Megh, Bol
2.02mb 1:28 mp3 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 5 2010, 05:56 PM

04 - The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 3
04 - Megh, Dhamar
mp39.23mb 6:43 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 5 2010, 05:58 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 3
05 - Megh, Jhaptal
mp3 12.13mb 8:49 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 5 2010, 06:00 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 3
06 - Malhar, Intro
mp3 2.99mb 2:10 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 5 2010, 06:04 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad CollectionCD 3
07 - Malhar, Alap
mp3 28.29mb 20:35 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 5 2010, 06:06 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 3
08 - Malhar, Dhamar
mp3 14.92mb 10:51 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 7 2010, 06:08 PM

The Mallik Family -
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 4
01 - Shri, Intro
mp3 2.18mb 1:34 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 7 2010, 06:14 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 4
02 - Shri, Alap
mp3 45.8mb 33:22 192kbps
6 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Nov 7 2010, 06:16 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 4
03 - Shri, Bol
mp3 1.05mb 00:46 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 7 2010, 06:19 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 4
04 - Shri, Dhrupad
mp3 12.33mb 8:58 192kbps
2 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Nov 7 2010, 06:20 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 4
05 - Purvi, Intro
mp3 665kb 00:28 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 7 2010, 06:23 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 4
06 - Purvi, Alap
mp3 12.65mb 9:12 192kbps
2 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Nov 7 2010, 06:25 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 4
07 - Purvi, Dhamar
mp3 10.76mb 7:50 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 7 2010, 06:27 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 4
08 - Purvi, Jhaptal
mp3 6.89mb 5:00 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 9 2010, 08:03 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 5
02 - Hindol, Alap
mp3 17.97mb 13:05 192kbps
3 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Nov 9 2010, 08:06 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 5
03 - Hindol, Dhrupad

Posted by: nandi Nov 9 2010, 08:10 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 5
01 - Hindol, Intro
mp3 3.40mb 2:28 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 9 2010, 08:11 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 5
04 - Hindol, Jhaptal
8.01mb 5:49 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 9 2010, 08:13 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 5
05 - Vasant, Intro
4.09mb 2:58 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 9 2010, 08:16 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 5
06 - Vasant, Alap
mp3 18.36mb 13:22 192kbps
3 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Nov 9 2010, 08:18 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 5
07 - Vasant, Dhamar
mp3 11.53mb 8:23 192kbps
2 RAR Files

Posted by: nandi Nov 9 2010, 08:20 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 5
08 - Vasant, Jhaptal
mp3 7.76mb 5:39 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 29 2010, 03:20 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 6
01 - Dipak, Intro

Posted by: nandi Nov 29 2010, 03:24 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 6
02 - Dipak, Alap
mp3 20.2mb 14:44 192kbps
3 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Nov 29 2010, 03:27 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 6
03 - Dipak, Dhrupad
mp3 8.23mb 5:59 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 29 2010, 03:29 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 6
04 - Holi
10.4mb mp3 7:34 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 29 2010, 03:32 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 6
05 - Ragamala
mp3 12.8mb 9:00 192kbps
2 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Nov 29 2010, 03:40 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 6
06 - Dipak, Intro
665kb mp3 28.3sec 192kbps
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The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 6
07 - Dipak, Alap
mp3 27.06 19:42 192kbps
4 RAR files

Posted by: nandi Nov 29 2010, 03:45 PM

The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 6
08 - Dipak, Calan
mp3 1.61mb 1:10 192 kbps

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The Mallik Family
Darbhanga Dhrupad Collection CD 6
09 - Dipak, Dhrupad
mp3 8.37mb 6:06 192kbps

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Posted by: nandi Jan 22 2011, 03:16 AM

Shamsuddin Faridi Desai
01 - Raga Puriya
Alap, Jor & Jhala
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mp3 80.7mb 58.48 192kbps
In 12 RAR files
Upped in 2 posts


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Posted by: nandi Jan 22 2011, 03:36 AM

Shamsuddin Faridi Desai
01 - Raga Puriya
Alap, Jor & Jhala[size=4]

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Posted by: nandi Jan 29 2011, 01:37 AM

Shamsuddin Faridi Desai
02 - Raga Puriya - Dhrupad In Chautal
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Posted by: nandi Feb 3 2011, 10:49 PM

Falguni Mitra
Music for the Soul
01 - Bageshri
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Posted by: nandi Feb 3 2011, 11:00 PM

Falguni Mitra
Music for the Soul
01 - Bageshri
mp3 66.72mb 48:35 192kbps
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(continuation from above)

Posted by: nandi Feb 3 2011, 11:17 PM

Falguni Mitra
Music for the Soul
02 - Adana
mp3 12.67mb 9:13 192kbps
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Posted by: nandi Feb 4 2011, 12:21 AM

Falguni Mitra
Music for the Soul
03 - Shankara
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Posted by: nandi May 26 2011, 12:57 AM

Dagar Brothers
( Zahiruddin & Faiyyazuddin )

Raga Miyan Ki Malhar - Dhrupad Alap, Char Taal
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Posted by: nandi May 26 2011, 01:15 AM

Dagar Brothers
( Zahiruddin & Faiyyazuddin )

Raga Miyan Ki Malhar - Dhrupad Alap, Char Taal
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Posted by: nandi Aug 2 2011, 06:32 PM

GundechaBros
Tribute ToTansen
04 Raga Gurjari Todi - Tero Bal Pratap
mp3 10.24mb 7:27 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Aug 2 2011, 06:35 PM

GundechaBros
Tribute ToTansen
03 Raga Madhmad Sarang - Tum Rab, Tu
mp3 15.28mb 11:07 192kbps
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Posted by: nandi Aug 2 2011, 06:38 PM

GundechaBros
Tribute TrToTansen
02 Raga Bihag - Mahakaal Mahadev
mp3 13.27mb 9:39 192kbps
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Posted by: nandi Aug 2 2011, 06:41 PM

GundechaBros
TributeToTansen
01 Raga Malkauns - Poojan Chali Mahadev
mp3 14.48mb 10:32 192kbps
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Posted by: nandi Aug 2 2011, 06:44 PM

GundechaBros
Tribute ToTansen
05 Raga Megh - Prabal Dal Saaj Jag
mp3 17.12mb 12:28 192kbps
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Posted by: nandi Aug 2 2011, 06:47 PM

GundechaBros
Tribute To Tansen
06 Raga Suha - Shubh Mahurat Subh Ghadi Din
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Posted by: nandi Aug 2 2011, 06:52 PM

GundechaBros
TrToTansen
07_Raga Bhairav - Sagan Bana Chhayo
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Posted by: nandi Aug 25 2011, 08:17 AM

Royal Collection Dhrupad
Dagar Brothers of Udaipur
Ustad Nasir Moinuddin Dagar
Ustad Nasir Aminuddin Dagar

04 Bageshree - Taraana
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Posted by: nandi Aug 25 2011, 08:23 AM

Royal Collection Dhrupad
Dagar Brothers of Udaipur
Ustad Nasir Moinuddin Dagar
Ustad Nasir Aminuddin Dagar

03 Bageshree -
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02 Bageshree - Dhrupad
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Posted by: nandi Aug 25 2011, 08:25 AM

Royal Collection Dhrupad
Dagar Brothers of Udaipur
Ustad Nasir Moinuddin Dagar
Ustad Nasir Aminuddin Dagar

01 Bageshree - Alaap
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Posted by: nandi Oct 25 2011, 07:19 PM

Amelia Cuni
Dhrupad
01 - Alap in Raga Shuddh Todi
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Posted by: nandi Oct 25 2011, 07:24 PM

Amelia Cuni
Dhrupad
02 - Intro Verse to Chantal Raga Shuddh Todi
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Amelia Cuni
Dhrupad
03 - Chantal In Raga Shuddh Todi
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Posted by: nandi Oct 25 2011, 07:26 PM

Amelia Cuni
Dhrupad
04 - Dhamar In Raga Shuddh Todi
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Posted by: nandi Oct 25 2011, 07:31 PM

Amelia Cuni
Dhrupad
05 - Alap in Raga Nat Bhairav
mp3 32.64mb 23:46 192kbps
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Posted by: nandi Oct 25 2011, 07:36 PM

Amelia Cuni
Dhrupad
06 - Intro Verse to Chantal Raga Nat Bhairav
mp3 639kb 0:27 192kbps


Amelia Cuni
Dhrupad
07 - Chantal In Raga Nat Bhairav
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Posted by: nandi Oct 28 2011, 10:40 PM

Pandit Vidur Mallick
1. Rag Beiragi Bhaira - Alap
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Posted by: nandi Oct 28 2011, 11:05 PM

Pandit Vidur Mallick
2. Rag Beiragi Bhaira - Dhrupad
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3. Rag Beiragi Bhaira - Dhamar
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4. Rag Beiragi Bhaira - Sulfatal
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Posted by: nandi Oct 29 2011, 12:16 AM

Pandit Vidur Mallick
5. Rag Nand - Dhamar
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Posted by: nandi Oct 29 2011, 12:25 AM

Pandit Vidur Mallick[size=3]
6. Rag Shahana Kanra - Dhamar
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Posted by: nandi Oct 29 2011, 12:45 AM

Pandit Vidur Mallick
7. Rag Bhairavi - Jhaptal
mp3 8.67mb 6:19 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 3 2011, 12:03 AM

Uday Bhawalkar
Dagarvani

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Posted by: nandi Nov 3 2011, 12:15 AM

Uday Bhawalkar
Dagarvani

2. Rag Vibhas - Chautal
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Posted by: nandi Nov 3 2011, 12:19 AM

Uday Bhawalkar
Dagarvani

Raga Suha
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Posted by: nandi Nov 3 2011, 12:30 AM

Uday Bhawalkar
Dagarvani

4. Rag Suha - Jhaptal
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Posted by: nandi Nov 3 2011, 11:11 PM

Indra Kishore Mishra
Nauhar & Khandar Vani
Rag Bageshri - Alap
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Posted by: nandi Nov 4 2011, 11:55 PM

Indra Kishore Mishra
Nauhar & Khandar Vani

2. Rag Bageshri - Dhrupad - Chautal
mp3 10.08mb 7:20 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 5 2011, 12:02 AM

Indra Kishore Mishra
Nauhar & Khandar Vani
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3. Rag Bageshri - Dhrupad - Jhaptal
mp3 11.18mb 8:08 192kbps
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Posted by: nandi Nov 5 2011, 12:12 AM

Indra Kishore Mishra
Nauhar & Khandar Vani

4. Rag Bageshri - Dhrupad - Sultal
mp3 6.77mb 4:55 192kbps


5. Rag Bageshri - Tarana - Adi Tal
mp3 6.88mb 5:00 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 5 2011, 12:25 AM

Indra Kishore Mishra
Nauhar & Khandar Vani

6. Rag Pancham - Alap
mp3 15.18mb 11:03 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 5 2011, 01:17 AM

Indra Kishore Mishra
Nauhar & Khandar Vani

7. Rag Pancham - Chaturang - Tal Tivra
mp3 17.96mb 13:04 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Nov 7 2011, 10:34 PM

RitwickSanyal
Dr Ritwik Sanyal - Dagarvani

1. Rag Bilaskhani Todi - Alap
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Posted by: nandi Nov 7 2011, 10:35 PM

RitwickSanyal
Dr Ritwik Sanyal - Dagarvani

1. Rag Bilaskhani Todi - Alap
mp3 59.82mb 43:33 192kbps
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Posted by: nandi Nov 7 2011, 11:34 PM

Dr Ritwik Sanyal
Dagarvani

2. Rag Bilaskhani Todi - Dhrupad - Chautal

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Posted by: sunildutta Nov 22 2011, 12:49 AM

QUOTE(nandi @ Aug 12 2010, 08:13 PM) *

This is probably the oldest method of Hindustani Classical music. Originally sung in temples and royal courts, it lost its eminent position to the Khayal style of singing about 2 centuries ago. Some families like the Dagars have been singing this for many generations and have preserved this style of singing.
Please post as many of these as you have on this thread.
There is a nice informative article at this url http://www.dhrupad.info/.
The Dagar Brothers
Rag Kambhoji
01_Rag Kambhoji Alap
mp3 62.0mb 45:07 192kbps
The size of this file is daunting and will require 2 posts.


Here is an old writeup I did for Raga Records which needs some serious updating but does provide some background on dhrupad:

http://www.raga.com/text/221dhrupad_text.html

DHRUPAD: AN ANCIENT TRADITION

by Sunil Dutta

The History

Dhrupad is the oldest existing form of North Indian classical music. The dhrupad tradition is a major heritage of Indian culture. The origin of this music is linked to the recitation of Sama Veda, the sacred Sanskrit text. Dhrupad is the oldest vocal and instrumental style, and the form from which Indian classical music originated. The continuity of dhrupad, a contemplative and meditative form, has been sustained by traditions of devotional music and worship. Indeed, the leading dhrupad maestros remark that rather than to entertain the audience, dhrupad's purpose is aradhana (worship). The nature of dhrupad music is spiritual, seeking not to entertain but to induce deep feelings of peace and contemplation in the listener.

The word dhrupad is derived from dhruva (fixed, steadfast) and pada (word, composition). Dhrupad probably evolved from the earlier chanting of om, the sacred syllable which is claimed in Hindu canon to be the source of all creation. Om is said to have a spiritually purifying effect on the person chanting it. Later, the rhythmic chanting of the Vedic scriptures evolved into singing of chhanda and prabandha, some time in the first millennium AD. Dhrupad is said to have emerged from prabandha. One significant characteristic of dhrupad is the emphasis on maintaining purity of the ragas and the swaras (notes). According to some accounts, dhrupad was sung in temples, the singer facing the divinity. The compositions were prayers addressed to Hindu gods. Later, dhrupad evolved into a highly sophisticated and complex musical form, while still retaining its sacred character. The language of composition also changed from Sanskrit to Brijbhasha, over the period between the 12th and the 16th centuries. A major part of the compositions being sung nowadays were written in the 16th century and later. About six centuries ago, dhrupad music came to be patronized by the royal courts and its complex rendering was directed to highly sophisticated royal audiences. Among other topics, a number of compositions were written in praise of emperors. However, the sacred nature of dhrupad survived and even in the 20th century we are fortunate enough to hear this majestic form of music as performed more than 500 years ago in the royal courts of the emperors and kings of India.

The Music

Dhrupad music has two major parts (each of the two parts is further subdivided into several), alap and dhrupad. Alap is sung without words and dhrupad (also called bandeesh, the fixed composition part) is sung with the accompaniment of a pakhawaj, a two-headed barrel-shaped drum. A vocal dhrupad performance begins with a meditative alap in which the artist develops the raga, note-by-note, without any instrumental accompaniment except the drone of the tanpura. The emphasis is on developing each note with purity and clarity. To quote Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar: "Alap entails the search to get the most perfect pitch of every note. It takes you into a sort of meditation in which you are lost in the waves of sound and forget everything. There remains only sound."

The alap begins very slowly and the tempo gradually increases. The alap comprises the major part of the performance. It uncovers the personality of the raga. The contemplative music surrounds and absorbs the audience. The alap evokes a mood in the audience that coincides with the mood of the raga that is chosen.The singer uses certain syllables (om, num, re, ri, na, ta, tom) that have a peaceful and meditative effect. These syllables are taken from a mantra and denote various Hindu gods. The philosophy behind not using words is that words may distract and thus lessen the chance of floating in a spiritual plane. Without the distraction caused by words, what one hears in the alap is the sound of pure music, ideally leading to divine fusion. The artist concludes the alap after exploring the three octaves and the limits of the raga being sung through improvisation. Then follows the bandeesh, a traditional composition set to a Brijbhasha text followed by composed and improvised variations, accompanied by pakhawaj.

Generally the dhrupad compositions are sung in chautal (a 12 beat rhythm cycle). Other tala cycles that are used are sula tala (10) and tivra tala (7 beats), and dhamar (14 beats). The meaning of text in composition is very important and the artists must pay careful attention to the enunciation of words. Even during improvisation, care is taken not to mispronounce the words. The singer and pakhawaj player engage in a lively dialogue, but do not attempt to compete with each other.

The Guru-Shishya Parampara of Oral Teaching

The teaching of dhrupad is very closely tied to the ancient system of guru-shishya parampara (the teacher-disciple tradition). This is an oral tradition that dates back thousands of years. The students lived in the home of their guru and devoted themselves to riyaz (practice) of music. The lives of students were focused on learning music and helping with the household chores of their teacher. The teacher could supervise the students all the time and provide guidance. The music was taught orally, with teacher singing a phrase and students repeating it until they perfected it. The learning of dhrupad music does not involve transcribing the teaching. The leading dhrupad teachers strongly believe, as did their ancestors, that learning of music is not possible through text books.

Due to its strict adherence to purity, learning dhrupad is very difficult. It takes years of rigorous and painstaking practice, involving many hours (8 to 12) of singing every day, before a dhrupad student can reach a stage when he will be ready to perform competently. These early years of total devotion to learning also mean total financial dependence, as the student does not have the time to earn a living. In the past, the teacher took care of the needs of students, so that they could commit themselves completely to the study of music. The guru, in turn, was provided for by the royal court. This royal patronage led to the preservation of guru-shishya parampara for centuries, until the abolition of the princely states in India in 1947. In effect, the disappearance of the royal system also led to a decline in the support for dhrupad music. Great artists were suddenly faced with financial hardship and were left with no support. The guru-shishya parampara was severely impacted by this turn of events. The central and state governments in India are belatedly making limited efforts to revive this tradition. The Dhrupad Kendra in Bhopal, based on this ancient tradition, has produced several outstanding vocalists. However, much additional work needs to be done to ensure the survival of this ancient tradition, an intrinsic part of the culture of India. As the guru-shisya parampara depends upon oral transmission of information, if there is no one to transfer the information, the musical tradition, that is thousands of years old, might simply disappear.

The Banis

During the seventh century, five geetis (styles of singing) were mentioned by Matang. These geetis, called Shuddha, Bhinna, Gauri, Vegswara, and Sadharani were supposed to have developed later into the four banis (or vani) of dhrupad: Gauhar, Khandar, Nauhar, and Dagarvani. Historians have not bee able to resolve the questions related to the genesis or even the existence of the banis, due to a lack of documentation.

The style of singing by Darbhanga and Talwandi Gharanas is said to be derived from khandar vani. Asad Ali Khan, the rudra vina maestro, states that his family practices Khandar vani. The family of Indra Kishore Mishra claims to be the practitioner of Nauhar and Khandar vani. The Dagar family practices Dagarvani bani.

Prominent Dhrupad Gharanas Today: The Dagar Family

The Dagar family claims lineage through Swami Haridas (fifteenth century), a renowned singer of that time. Besides Swami Haridas, Behram Khan (1753-1878) was the most renowned dhrupad artist in the Dagar clan. He was associated with the royal court of Jaipur. Other famous artists were Ustad Zakiruddin Khan (1840-1926) and Allabande Khan (1845-1927), well known for their jugalbandi (duet) performances. The famous Dagar brothers are the grandsons of Allabande Khan, whereas Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar and Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar are the grandsons of Zakiruddin Khan. The Dagarbani dhrupad rendition is characterized by meditative and leisurely development of alap. The purity of a raga is never compromised for the sake of showmanship, often observed in many other Hindustani music concerts in recent times. Even during the singing of the composition, with intricate rhythmic patterns, the music maintains its spiritual character.

The biographical details of the musicians of the past are very sketchy, partly due to the oral tradition of passing information. The available information is largely anecdotal and unauthenticated, especially when it comes to tracing the genealogy of the gharana (musical tradition) systems. The history of the Dagar family (Dagar Gharana, or tradition) can be authentically traced to the 1800s, although contemporary historians believe that Dagar family has been associated with Dhrupad for twenty unbroken generations. It is accepted universally that the Dagar family has contributed significantly to preservation and spreading of Dhrupad. They have helped keep this art alive, even though this music was losing popularity in a time of changing tastes. A unique and interesting fact about the Dagar Gharana is that unlike most of the gharanas of North Indian classical music, it claims no connection with the legendary Tansen.

Talwandi Gharana

The Talwandi tradition is associated with the western parts of India, specifically, Punjab. Presently, the tradition has very few singers, all living in Pakistan. Prominent singers of the tradition include Muhammad Hafiz Khan and Muhammad Afzal Khan. Hafiz Khan claims that the Talwandi gharana represents Khandar bani. Dilip Chandra Vedi, who learnt from Talwandi Gharana members in the 1920s, claimed that Nayak Chand Khan and Suraj Khan were the founders of Talwandi Gharana. Contrary to other opinions regarding dhrupad, Hafiz Khan places Islam at the center of dhrupad philosophy. The mantra sung by him during the alap is "nita tarana tarana Allah (Almighty in Islam) tero nam." The Talwandi Gharana appears to have similarities to the Darbhanga Gharana described below. A few recordings exist that show extremely fast concluding portions of the alap. The compositions display highly complex rhythmic variations.

Darbhanga Gharana

Darbhanga tradition is one of the two main living Dhrupad gharanas, besides the Dagar tradition. The Mallik family represents Darbhanga Gharana of dhrupad. Radha Krishna and Karta Ram, the court musicians for the Nawab of Darbhanga, are considered the founders of the tradition. A link to the musical line of Tansen is traced through Bhupat Khan, the teacher of the founders of the family. The performance of the Darbhanga Gharana of dhrupad singers can be distinguished mainly by the way compositions are sung after the alap. A major emphasis is placed on the rhythmic aspect of the singing. According to Abhaya Narayan Mallik, the Darbhanga tradition is associated with Gauhar Bani. The family has a rich stock of compositions to draw upon. Prominent singers include the late Ram Chatur Mallik, Vidur Mallik, Abhaya Narayan Mallik, and Prem Kumar Mallik.

Bettiah Gharana

According to Falguni Mitra, the main proponent of Bettiah Gharana, Bettiah Gharana has compositions available from all the Vanis, though more emphasis is placed on Khandar Vani. The ornamentations and rhythmic variations are strictly applied during the rendition of dhrupad. He states that the gharana originated in the royal state of Bettiah in Bihar. Pyar Khan of Seni Gharana and Haider Khan are considered to be the major influence on this gharana.

Dhrupad Music in the 20th Century and Beyond

During the early part of the 20th century, there was a loss of popularity for Dhrupad, and it appeared that this musical tradition and the part of Indian culture that it represents might die very soon. One of the reasons was the loss of royal patronage and the subsequent financial hardships faced by the artists. The alap singing and the improvisation involved in dhrupad requires enormous training, talent, imagination and creativity. This in turn requires dedication and focus on the part of the learner if he or she wants to become an accomplished artist. The great dhrupad singers emphasize that their arduous training lasting decades before they could master the art and its intricacies.

Dhrupad music has survived so far, due to the persistence and dedication of the masters who have not given up, despite financial hardships and adversity. This persistence seems to be coming to fruition now, as we see a new generation of dhrupad artists such as Wasifuddin Dagar, Bahauddin Dagar, Gundecha Brothers, Nancy Lesh, Uday Bhawalkar, Prem Kumar Mallik, and others. - © 1999 Sunil Dutta


Posted by: sunildutta Nov 22 2011, 08:57 AM

QUOTE(nandi @ Aug 16 2010, 09:44 PM) *

The Dagar Brothers
02_Rag Kambhoji - Dhrupad in praise of Krishna

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Here is an old writeup about dhrupad music:

http://www.raga.com/text/221dhrupad_text.html

I will attach a masterpiece by the elder Dagar Brothers (Moinuddin and Aminuddin Dagar) singing kamboji.

Posted by: nandi Nov 23 2011, 10:22 PM

Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

01. Rag Bhairav - Manla Charan
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Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

02. Rag Bhairav - Stuti - Adital
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Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

03. Rag Vibhas - Dhrupad - Vilambit Chautal
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Posted by: nandi Nov 23 2011, 10:40 PM

Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

04. Rag Asavari - Dhamar
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Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

05. Rag Bilawal - Dhamar
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Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

06. Rag Malkauns - Charchari Tal
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Posted by: nandi Nov 30 2011, 03:56 AM

Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

07. Raag Sarang_Vilambit Chautal
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Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

08. Rag Gauri - Adi Tal
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Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

09. Rag Kedar - Ras - Madhyalay Chau Tal
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Posted by: nandi Nov 30 2011, 04:12 AM

Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

10. Rag Hindol - Hori - Charchari Tal
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Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

11. Rag Malav - Ras - Adital
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Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

12. Rag Shuddh Kalyan - Dhamar
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Posted by: nandi Nov 30 2011, 04:20 AM

Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

10. Rag Hindol - Hori - Charchari Tal
mp3 7.56mb 5:30 192kbps
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Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

11. Rag Malav - Ras - Adital
mp3 9.77mb 7:06 192kbps
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Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

12. Rag Shuddh Kalyan - Dhamar
mp3 7.24mb 5:16 192kbps
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Girish Karia
Nathdwara Haveli Dhrupad

13. Rag Adana - Dhrupad - Vilambit Chautal
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Posted by: nandi Dec 3 2011, 12:27 AM

Uday Bhavalkar
Dagarvani

1. Rag Gurjari Todi - Alap
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Posted by: nandi Dec 3 2011, 12:36 AM

Uday Bhavalkar
Dagarvani

2. Rag Gurjari Todi - Jor
mp3 14.63mb 10:39 192kbps
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This is an extremely compelling performance, with powerful command and a wide range of nuance. It was quite eye-opening to me, and shows some of the ideas of Uday Bhawalkar's teacher Z.M. Dagar, yet in an overall style beginning to take on its own originality. Although not a Dagar per se, Bhawalkar (taught by Z. Fariduddin Dagar after Z.M. Dagar's death) is extremely impressive here.
Uday Bhawalkar (b.1966) certainly makes one feel confident in the future of dhrupad, as he is obviously blessed with great talent.

Born in 1966 at Jaora (M. P.) in family of musicians, Uday Bhawalkar has studied classical singing since he was 8 years old. After the cursus of the music school of Ujjain, he received the Allauddin Khan Sangeet Academi Grant and became the student of Fariduddin Dagar in Bhopal. Since 1985 and until his death, the great master Zia Mohiuddin Dagar (rudraveena) has taught him the dhrupad of the Dagarvani. In 1987 he received the National Grant for Dhrupad, then the Gold Medal of Dhrupad from the hands of Aminuddin Dagar (The Dagar Brothers). He gave his first concert in Bhopal in 1985. He has toured a lot in India in very famous festivals ("Tansen Samaroh" of Gwalior, "Dhrupad Samaroh" of Bhopal, "Amir Khan Samaroh" of Indore...) and in Europe ("Masters of the Raga" in Holland "Otono Music Festival" in Spain, "Sangeet Parampara Festival" in Berlin). In 1988 he became an artist of All India radio.

Manik Munde (pakhwaj), born in 1960, has studied pakhwaj from a very great master : Pt Amarnath Mishra from Benares. He is a known instrumentist in India.

1. Rag Gurjari Todi - Alap
2. Rag Gurjari Todi - Jor
3. Rag Gurjari Todi - Jhala
4. Rag Gurjari Todi - Dhrupad - Sul Tal
5. Rag Gurjari Todi - Dhrupad - Tivra Tal

Uday Bhawalkar - vocals
Manik Munde - pakhawaj

Posted by: nandi Dec 3 2011, 12:46 AM

Uday Bhavalkar
Dagarvani

3. Rag Gurjari Todi - Jhala
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Posted by: nandi Dec 3 2011, 01:00 AM

Uday Bhavalkar
Dagarvani

4. Rag Gurjari Todi - Dhrupad - Sul Tal
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Posted by: nandi Dec 3 2011, 01:07 AM

Uday Bhavalkar
Dagarvani

5. Rag Gurjari Todi - Dhrupad - Tivra Tal
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Posted by: nandi Dec 3 2011, 01:19 AM

QUOTE(sunildutta @ Nov 22 2011, 12:49 AM) *

QUOTE(nandi @ Aug 12 2010, 08:13 PM) *

This is probably the oldest method of Hindustani Classical music. Originally sung in temples and royal courts, it lost its eminent position to the Khayal style of singing about 2 centuries ago. Some families like the Dagars have been singing this for many generations and have preserved this style of singing.
Please post as many of these as you have on this thread.
There is a nice informative article at this url http://www.dhrupad.info/.
The Dagar Brothers
Rag Kambhoji
01_Rag Kambhoji Alap
mp3 62.0mb 45:07 192kbps
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Here is an old writeup I did for Raga Records which needs some serious updating but does provide some background on dhrupad:

http://www.raga.com/text/221dhrupad_text.html

DHRUPAD: AN ANCIENT TRADITION

by Sunil Dutta

The History

Dhrupad is the oldest existing form of North Indian classical music. The dhrupad tradition is a major heritage of Indian culture. The origin of this music is linked to the recitation of Sama Veda, the sacred Sanskrit text. Dhrupad is the oldest vocal and instrumental style, and the form from which Indian classical music originated. The continuity of dhrupad, a contemplative and meditative form, has been sustained by traditions of devotional music and worship. Indeed, the leading dhrupad maestros remark that rather than to entertain the audience, dhrupad's purpose is aradhana (worship). The nature of dhrupad music is spiritual, seeking not to entertain but to induce deep feelings of peace and contemplation in the listener.

The word dhrupad is derived from dhruva (fixed, steadfast) and pada (word, composition). Dhrupad probably evolved from the earlier chanting of om, the sacred syllable which is claimed in Hindu canon to be the source of all creation. Om is said to have a spiritually purifying effect on the person chanting it. Later, the rhythmic chanting of the Vedic scriptures evolved into singing of chhanda and prabandha, some time in the first millennium AD. Dhrupad is said to have emerged from prabandha. One significant characteristic of dhrupad is the emphasis on maintaining purity of the ragas and the swaras (notes). According to some accounts, dhrupad was sung in temples, the singer facing the divinity. The compositions were prayers addressed to Hindu gods. Later, dhrupad evolved into a highly sophisticated and complex musical form, while still retaining its sacred character. The language of composition also changed from Sanskrit to Brijbhasha, over the period between the 12th and the 16th centuries. A major part of the compositions being sung nowadays were written in the 16th century and later. About six centuries ago, dhrupad music came to be patronized by the royal courts and its complex rendering was directed to highly sophisticated royal audiences. Among other topics, a number of compositions were written in praise of emperors. However, the sacred nature of dhrupad survived and even in the 20th century we are fortunate enough to hear this majestic form of music as performed more than 500 years ago in the royal courts of the emperors and kings of India.

The Music

Dhrupad music has two major parts (each of the two parts is further subdivided into several), alap and dhrupad. Alap is sung without words and dhrupad (also called bandeesh, the fixed composition part) is sung with the accompaniment of a pakhawaj, a two-headed barrel-shaped drum. A vocal dhrupad performance begins with a meditative alap in which the artist develops the raga, note-by-note, without any instrumental accompaniment except the drone of the tanpura. The emphasis is on developing each note with purity and clarity. To quote Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar: "Alap entails the search to get the most perfect pitch of every note. It takes you into a sort of meditation in which you are lost in the waves of sound and forget everything. There remains only sound."

The alap begins very slowly and the tempo gradually increases. The alap comprises the major part of the performance. It uncovers the personality of the raga. The contemplative music surrounds and absorbs the audience. The alap evokes a mood in the audience that coincides with the mood of the raga that is chosen.The singer uses certain syllables (om, num, re, ri, na, ta, tom) that have a peaceful and meditative effect. These syllables are taken from a mantra and denote various Hindu gods. The philosophy behind not using words is that words may distract and thus lessen the chance of floating in a spiritual plane. Without the distraction caused by words, what one hears in the alap is the sound of pure music, ideally leading to divine fusion. The artist concludes the alap after exploring the three octaves and the limits of the raga being sung through improvisation. Then follows the bandeesh, a traditional composition set to a Brijbhasha text followed by composed and improvised variations, accompanied by pakhawaj.

Generally the dhrupad compositions are sung in chautal (a 12 beat rhythm cycle). Other tala cycles that are used are sula tala (10) and tivra tala (7 beats), and dhamar (14 beats). The meaning of text in composition is very important and the artists must pay careful attention to the enunciation of words. Even during improvisation, care is taken not to mispronounce the words. The singer and pakhawaj player engage in a lively dialogue, but do not attempt to compete with each other.

The Guru-Shishya Parampara of Oral Teaching

The teaching of dhrupad is very closely tied to the ancient system of guru-shishya parampara (the teacher-disciple tradition). This is an oral tradition that dates back thousands of years. The students lived in the home of their guru and devoted themselves to riyaz (practice) of music. The lives of students were focused on learning music and helping with the household chores of their teacher. The teacher could supervise the students all the time and provide guidance. The music was taught orally, with teacher singing a phrase and students repeating it until they perfected it. The learning of dhrupad music does not involve transcribing the teaching. The leading dhrupad teachers strongly believe, as did their ancestors, that learning of music is not possible through text books.

Due to its strict adherence to purity, learning dhrupad is very difficult. It takes years of rigorous and painstaking practice, involving many hours (8 to 12) of singing every day, before a dhrupad student can reach a stage when he will be ready to perform competently. These early years of total devotion to learning also mean total financial dependence, as the student does not have the time to earn a living. In the past, the teacher took care of the needs of students, so that they could commit themselves completely to the study of music. The guru, in turn, was provided for by the royal court. This royal patronage led to the preservation of guru-shishya parampara for centuries, until the abolition of the princely states in India in 1947. In effect, the disappearance of the royal system also led to a decline in the support for dhrupad music. Great artists were suddenly faced with financial hardship and were left with no support. The guru-shishya parampara was severely impacted by this turn of events. The central and state governments in India are belatedly making limited efforts to revive this tradition. The Dhrupad Kendra in Bhopal, based on this ancient tradition, has produced several outstanding vocalists. However, much additional work needs to be done to ensure the survival of this ancient tradition, an intrinsic part of the culture of India. As the guru-shisya parampara depends upon oral transmission of information, if there is no one to transfer the information, the musical tradition, that is thousands of years old, might simply disappear.

The Banis

During the seventh century, five geetis (styles of singing) were mentioned by Matang. These geetis, called Shuddha, Bhinna, Gauri, Vegswara, and Sadharani were supposed to have developed later into the four banis (or vani) of dhrupad: Gauhar, Khandar, Nauhar, and Dagarvani. Historians have not bee able to resolve the questions related to the genesis or even the existence of the banis, due to a lack of documentation.

The style of singing by Darbhanga and Talwandi Gharanas is said to be derived from khandar vani. Asad Ali Khan, the rudra vina maestro, states that his family practices Khandar vani. The family of Indra Kishore Mishra claims to be the practitioner of Nauhar and Khandar vani. The Dagar family practices Dagarvani bani.

Prominent Dhrupad Gharanas Today: The Dagar Family

The Dagar family claims lineage through Swami Haridas (fifteenth century), a renowned singer of that time. Besides Swami Haridas, Behram Khan (1753-1878) was the most renowned dhrupad artist in the Dagar clan. He was associated with the royal court of Jaipur. Other famous artists were Ustad Zakiruddin Khan (1840-1926) and Allabande Khan (1845-1927), well known for their jugalbandi (duet) performances. The famous Dagar brothers are the grandsons of Allabande Khan, whereas Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar and Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar are the grandsons of Zakiruddin Khan. The Dagarbani dhrupad rendition is characterized by meditative and leisurely development of alap. The purity of a raga is never compromised for the sake of showmanship, often observed in many other Hindustani music concerts in recent times. Even during the singing of the composition, with intricate rhythmic patterns, the music maintains its spiritual character.

The biographical details of the musicians of the past are very sketchy, partly due to the oral tradition of passing information. The available information is largely anecdotal and unauthenticated, especially when it comes to tracing the genealogy of the gharana (musical tradition) systems. The history of the Dagar family (Dagar Gharana, or tradition) can be authentically traced to the 1800s, although contemporary historians believe that Dagar family has been associated with Dhrupad for twenty unbroken generations. It is accepted universally that the Dagar family has contributed significantly to preservation and spreading of Dhrupad. They have helped keep this art alive, even though this music was losing popularity in a time of changing tastes. A unique and interesting fact about the Dagar Gharana is that unlike most of the gharanas of North Indian classical music, it claims no connection with the legendary Tansen.

Talwandi Gharana

The Talwandi tradition is associated with the western parts of India, specifically, Punjab. Presently, the tradition has very few singers, all living in Pakistan. Prominent singers of the tradition include Muhammad Hafiz Khan and Muhammad Afzal Khan. Hafiz Khan claims that the Talwandi gharana represents Khandar bani. Dilip Chandra Vedi, who learnt from Talwandi Gharana members in the 1920s, claimed that Nayak Chand Khan and Suraj Khan were the founders of Talwandi Gharana. Contrary to other opinions regarding dhrupad, Hafiz Khan places Islam at the center of dhrupad philosophy. The mantra sung by him during the alap is "nita tarana tarana Allah (Almighty in Islam) tero nam." The Talwandi Gharana appears to have similarities to the Darbhanga Gharana described below. A few recordings exist that show extremely fast concluding portions of the alap. The compositions display highly complex rhythmic variations.

Darbhanga Gharana

Darbhanga tradition is one of the two main living Dhrupad gharanas, besides the Dagar tradition. The Mallik family represents Darbhanga Gharana of dhrupad. Radha Krishna and Karta Ram, the court musicians for the Nawab of Darbhanga, are considered the founders of the tradition. A link to the musical line of Tansen is traced through Bhupat Khan, the teacher of the founders of the family. The performance of the Darbhanga Gharana of dhrupad singers can be distinguished mainly by the way compositions are sung after the alap. A major emphasis is placed on the rhythmic aspect of the singing. According to Abhaya Narayan Mallik, the Darbhanga tradition is associated with Gauhar Bani. The family has a rich stock of compositions to draw upon. Prominent singers include the late Ram Chatur Mallik, Vidur Mallik, Abhaya Narayan Mallik, and Prem Kumar Mallik.

Bettiah Gharana

According to Falguni Mitra, the main proponent of Bettiah Gharana, Bettiah Gharana has compositions available from all the Vanis, though more emphasis is placed on Khandar Vani. The ornamentations and rhythmic variations are strictly applied during the rendition of dhrupad. He states that the gharana originated in the royal state of Bettiah in Bihar. Pyar Khan of Seni Gharana and Haider Khan are considered to be the major influence on this gharana.

Dhrupad Music in the 20th Century and Beyond

During the early part of the 20th century, there was a loss of popularity for Dhrupad, and it appeared that this musical tradition and the part of Indian culture that it represents might die very soon. One of the reasons was the loss of royal patronage and the subsequent financial hardships faced by the artists. The alap singing and the improvisation involved in dhrupad requires enormous training, talent, imagination and creativity. This in turn requires dedication and focus on the part of the learner if he or she wants to become an accomplished artist. The great dhrupad singers emphasize that their arduous training lasting decades before they could master the art and its intricacies.

Dhrupad music has survived so far, due to the persistence and dedication of the masters who have not given up, despite financial hardships and adversity. This persistence seems to be coming to fruition now, as we see a new generation of dhrupad artists such as Wasifuddin Dagar, Bahauddin Dagar, Gundecha Brothers, Nancy Lesh, Uday Bhawalkar, Prem Kumar Mallik, and others. - © 1999 Sunil Dutta

Thanks for your insightful and educational article.
nandi

Posted by: nandi Dec 7 2011, 03:53 AM

[07]. Hori Dhamar
Ashoka Dhar

1. Rag Ahir Bhairav - Alap
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Posted by: nandi Dec 7 2011, 04:04 AM

[07]. Hori Dhamar
Ashoka Dhar

1. Rag Ahir Bhairav - Jor
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Posted by: nandi Dec 7 2011, 04:11 AM

Ashoka Dhar[/size][/color]
1. Rag Ahir Bhairav - Jhala
mp3 4.37mb 3:24 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Dec 7 2011, 04:25 AM

Hori Dhamar
1. Rag Shuddh Lalit - Alap - Hori Dhamar
Indra Kishore Mishra
mp3 17.9mb 13:04 192kbps
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Posted by: nandi Dec 7 2011, 04:34 AM

Ashoka Dhar
4. Rag Ahir Bhairav - Dhrupad - Chautal
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Posted by: nandi Dec 7 2011, 11:23 PM

Girish Karya
7. Rag Kafi - Alap - Hori Dhamar
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Dr Ritwick Sanyal
6. Rag Chayanat - Hori Dhamar
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Posted by: nandi Dec 7 2011, 11:34 PM

Dr Ritwick Sanyal
Hori Dhamar
5. Rag Chayanat - Alap
mp3 11.7mb 8.:35 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Dec 7 2011, 11:43 PM

4. Rag Saraswati
Hori Dhamar
Uday Bhawalkar
mp3 16.9mb 12:20 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Dec 10 2011, 12:44 AM

4. Rag Saraswati - Alap
Hori Dhamar
Uday Bhawalkar

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Posted by: nandi Dec 10 2011, 01:04 AM

Ashoka Dhar
Dagarvani

5. Rag Sawani Barwa - Alap - Dhrupad - Chautal
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Posted by: nandi Dec 10 2011, 02:03 AM

[09]. Ustad Z. Fariduddin Dagar
The Lyrical Tradition of Dhrupad

1. Rag Chalnat - Alap
mp3 40.1mb 29:15 192kbps
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Posted by: nandi Dec 12 2011, 10:13 PM

[09]. Ustad Z. Fariduddin Dagar
The Lyrical Tradition of Dhrupad

2. Rag Chalnat - Jor
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Posted by: nandi Dec 14 2011, 11:41 PM

[09]. Ustad Z. Fariduddin Dagar
The Lyrical Tradition of Dhrupad

2. Rag Chalnat - Jhala
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Posted by: nandi Dec 14 2011, 11:52 PM

[09]. Ustad Z. Fariduddin Dagar
The Lyrical Tradition of Dhrupad

4. Rag Chalnat - Dhrupad - Chautal
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Posted by: nandi Jan 26 2012, 08:52 PM

[10]. Pandit Shivshankar Mukherjee
Gohar Vani


1. Rag Jaunpuri - Alap
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Posted by: nandi Jan 28 2012, 01:19 AM

[10]. Pandit Shivshankar Mukherjee
Gohar Vani

2. Rag Jaunpuri - Dhrupad - Chautal
mp3 17.11mb 12:27 192kbps
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Posted by: nandi Jan 28 2012, 01:23 AM

[10]. Pandit Shivshankar Mukherjee
Gohar Vani

3. Rag Chayanat - Alap
mp3 4.19mb 3:25 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Jan 28 2012, 01:36 AM

[10]. Pandit Shivshankar Mukherjee
Gohar Vani


4. Rag Chayanat - Dhrupad - Chautal
mp3 10.87mb 7:55 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Jan 28 2012, 01:41 AM

[10]. Pandit Shivshankar Mukherjee
Gohar Vani

5. Rag Bageshri - Alap
mp3 9.29mb 6:46 192kbps

Posted by: nandi Jan 28 2012, 02:35 AM

[10]. Pandit Shivshankar Mukherjee
Gohar Vani

6. Rag Bageshri - Dhamar
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