So Much Beauty

Mallikarjun Mansur, singing Ek Nishad Bihagada and Nat Bihag.

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These were taken between 1985 and 1987, at various concerts in Pune, Mumbai, Miraj and Delhi. Enjoy:

Bhimsen Joshi:

Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav, 1985. He was singing a beautiful Todi, “Changai nainawa” followed by “Langara kankariyaa jina maaro.” Nana Muley on tabla, Purushottam Wallawalkar on harmonium.

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And because it’s so beautiful…

…and we DO need to be reminded why this crazy human chain is worth preserving: Mallikarjun Mansur, singing Raga Shuddh Nat.