The strummed tambura wafts in through arresting scenery, the sounds of birds, critters and water, as musicians perform in carefully curated natural, outdoor settings. Filmed across India, First Edition Arts’(FEA) Blue Planet series, launching today evening, hopes to highlight the connections between the living ecology of the planet and the…
A comprehensive and detailed interview with dhrupadiya and rudra veena exponent Sri. Mohi Baha’ud-din Dagar where he candidly debunks myths, shares personal and family struggles, explains and demonstrates the rigorous, often ‘mystical’ training techniques of the Dagarvani and much more. He also recorded two pieces of music exclusively to accompany…
“What is important is how you got to the point where you have gained proficiency in your art form, and the process of gaining that proficiency….” -Arijit Mahalanabis Arijit Mahalanabis is a Hindustani vocalist and one who actively performs khayAl, dhrupad, dhamAr, tumri and tApA. He is the founder of…