Rare gems of Indian classical music, by Manoj Govindraj

Naturally Musical

This is the first episode in a new series in which we will delve deep into songs associated with elements of nature, mother earth and also our motherland and there connection with classical Raags.

Pandit Nayan Ghosh

This is an episode which talks about one of a kind artist. He is Pandit Nayan Ghosh, a double maestro, whose sitar playing is simply mesmorizing and his tabla playing is absolutely exhilarating.

Ankita Joshi

This episode brings to light a very melifluous and a versatile vocalist Ankita Joshi, who was blessed to learn music from the legendary Pandit Jasrajji and is now carrying on his legacy with great devotion and determination.

Kumar Mardur

In this episode, we talk about a young and a very popular classical vocalist Shri Kumar Mardur, who is proving to be a very worthy torch barrer of the traditional Kirana Gharana.

Pandit Praveen Ghodkhindi

This episode introduces us to a very dynamic and a contemporary flute maestro Pandit Praveen Ghodkhindi, who has contributed in a big way to the art of flute playing through his unique innovations to the instrument and at the same time, adhering to the traditional style.

Tribute to Vidushi Dr. Prabha Atre

This episode is dedicated to paying tribute to the legend vocal maestro Vidushi Dr. Prabha Atre, who devoted her entire life for the enrichment of Hindustani classical music through music performances and her teachings.

Ustad Rashid Khan

This episode is a humble tribute to the legendary vocal maestro Ustad Rashid Khan, whose untimely passing away is a real shock to the music world. His tonal quality and the emotional appeal in his music will continue to inspire music students and music lovers till eternity.

Pandit Vishwamohan Bhat

This episode delves deep into the contribution of maestro Pandit Vishwamohan Bhat, who modified the slide guitar by incorporating several enhancements and created a new instrument, the Mohan Veena.

Vidushi Shubhra Guha

This episode discusses the contribution of Vidushi Shubhra Guha, both as a performer who belonged to the male dominated Agra Gharana but still managed to establish herself as a singer of repute. She also taught many students both in India and abroad.

Pandit Mukul Shivputra

This episode brings to light the lively yet meditative nature of the vocal style of Pandit Mukul Shivputraji. Despite being the son of the legendary vocal maestro Pandit Kumar Gandharvaji, Mukulji has carved his own nich in Hindustani classical music and he is now in search of the true source of all the Raags.

Ustad rais Khan

In this episode, we take a look at Sitar maestro Ustad Rais Khan, who was a master not just in pure classical music, but his sitar tunes are part of many of the most popular songs in Indian Bollywood music.

Vidushi Lakshmi Shankar

This episode describes the work of Vidushi Lakshmi Shankar,who with her powerful yet melodeous voice, popularized multiple genres of Indian music, ranging from pure classical to devotional and popular music.

Ustad Barkat Ali Khan

This episode goes into the details about the life of Ustad Barkat Ali Khan, who made a huge impact on the semi-classical genre of Indian music with his soothing and mellifluous voice.

Pandit D. K. Datar

This episode talks about the violin maestro Pandit D. K. Datar, who popularized a very unique style of violin playing, inspired by the vocal style of the legendary vocalist Pandit D. V. Paluskar.

Vidushi Roshan Ara Begum

This episode gives an insight into the music of Vidushi Roshan Ara Begum, one of the doins of Kirana Gharana of Hindustani music. With her mellifluous voice and the ability to sing fast and clear Taans, Roshan Araji inspired many of the contemporary legends of Hindustani music.

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansoor

This episode describes the journey of vocal maestro Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, who attained fame much later in his life, but became one of the most respected and saintly musicians among the music fraternity.

Pandit Brijbhushan Kabra

This episode presents the work of guitar maestro Pandit Brijbhushan Kabra, who at one point in his life, did not even know what he wanted to do, and from there became a legend who pioneered the use of guitar in Indian classical music.

Anuradha Kuber

This episode introduces to us Anuradha Kuber, a very versatile and a thriving contemporary vocalist whose resonating and soothing voice is very relaxing at the same time very inspiring for aspiring singers to follow the path of music.

Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar

This episode introduces us to Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar, one of the most respected contemporary Hindustani classical vocalists. He is known for his amazingly resonating voice and also how skillfully he blends the teachings of 3 different schools of music into 1 unique style of his own.

Pandit Ronu Muzumdar

This episode deals with a very versatile flute maestro, Pandit Ronu Muzumdar, who not only established himself as a classical music Artist but also excelled in the field of lighter genres of music, especially popular music. A channel about Indian/Hindustani classical music featuring ragas and compositions based on them rendered by well-known though not often remembered musicians of their times. Presented by Manoj Govindraj accompanied by his expert commentary and analyses. http://www.swar-ras.co...

Vidushi Shobha Gortu

This episode talks about Vidushi Shobha Gortu, who with her inemitable style, took semi-classical singing to the next level. She inspired so many contemporary singers to take up semi-classical singing very seriously.

Pandit Chhannulal Mishra

This episode describes the contribution of Pandit Chhannulal Mishra in enriching Hindustani classical music with touches of folk and devotional music. Panditji has a very typical folkish voice which is able to present all the intricacies of classical music and maintain its essense and purity.

Raag Bhairavi and its application in popular music

Bengali song: Nirashar Megh Bheshe

The cloud of despair floats and covers the sky of my mind. The melody of separation comes and sings the song of pain. Yet my mind loves and just wants you. So many memories are here but you are not with me today. To find you on an unknown path, my mind alone sails the boat in search of you. There will be soon dawn due to birds singing, (in hope) the forest keeps his ears open. Tear the chest of darkness, comes back the day to get the smell of morning dew. I think you put the light on and coming ...

Raags with one popular song

A series of Raags woven in one composition

Raag Chhayanat and its application inpopular music

Raag Abhogi and its usage in popular music

Raag Hameer and its usage in popular music

Raags Bhinna Shadaj and Hemant and their usage in popular music