Category Archives: Music

Indian, Carnatic, Jazz, Kolaveri

Sitar Music

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

This piece touched me. What a life! What culture! What folly! Wish I had met Annapurna Devi– she carries the perfumes of an entire musical era with her. Annapurna Devi & Ravi Shankar: The tragedy of a relationship December 12, … Continue reading →

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Healing music

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Today, a Hindustani musician came home and sang for us from 5 to 7. He is a student of the late great Bhimsen Joshi, originally from Pune and belongs to the Kirana Garana. His first rendition was in Raag Basant … Continue reading →

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Conversation between Carnatic and Classical Part 2

Posted on November 18, 2012 by

Dear Bijoy: Thanks for your missive on Bach, the fugue and the music of the Renaissance period.  I found them to be very interesting.  What is mordent? What are grace notes and trills? Is the below one piece or a … Continue reading →

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A conversation between Carnatic and Western classical

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

One of the pleasures of writing is to hear back from readers who have views that are opposite your own; and who are able to educate you about their area of expertise.  A while ago, I wrote a piece in … Continue reading →

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Orchestras

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

Listen to Mendelssohn while you read this piece The dramatic and soulful orchestra men What exactly does an orchestra conductor do with his eyes closed? Shoba Narayan      First Published: Thu, Sep 27 2012. 06 00 PM IST

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Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

I like music I can hum to.  I first heard this piece in Boston and have been humming it ever since.  It is Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and to my mind, one of the most beautiful works of music…ever.  Listening to … Continue reading →

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Marriage Songs

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

While practicing songs for my friend’s wedding, I came across this rendition of the famous “Seetha Kalyana” by my guru, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna here.  It doesn’t have the pep of Sudha Raghunathan’s Marriage Songs CD but it suits his voice. … Continue reading →

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Indian fusion music

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

I am enjoying some fusion music.  Began with Dagar Brothers (raag Malkauns)– which is definitely not fusion.  But since people keep asking me for music recommendations, particularly Matt from Memphis, and Chris from Melbourne, here you go.  Can’t find your … Continue reading →

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Music and Art

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

Columns Posted: Fri, Mar 30 2012. 9:17 PM IST Tuning in to change ‘You have to hold your audience through your ability to elaborate on what you are thinking and playing’ The Good Life | Shoba Narayan  Artist Sudarshan Shetty … Continue reading →

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Sacred Music

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Hindu Festival of Sacred Music starts this weekend Shoba Narayan Feb 29, 2012 South Indian or Carnatic music has a hoary history that dates back to the Vedas, ancient Sanskrit works that form the foundation of the Hindu religion. This … Continue reading →

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