India Indian music music: genius khyal Krishnarao Shankar Pandit
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Amazing. Just Amazing.
More Krishnarao Shankar Pandit.
Here is his magnificent Devgandhari:
And another morning raga, Deshkar. His audacity of imagination is fully evident here, for example in his excursions into the lower register — Deshkar is usually considered to dwell exclusively in the upper range, so it’s quite a feat to sing in the basement without making it turn into Bhoopali.
And finally a bhajan in Raga Pilu, the oft-heard “Raghubir tum ko mori laaj.”
More to come.
India Indian music music: genius Gwalior gharana improvisation khyal Krishnarao Shankar Pandit
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Krishnarao Shankar Pandit: Raga Darbari Kanada
One of the greatest recorded performances of Hindustani music, this 30-minute gem comes from 1957, when Krishnarao Shankar Pandit was in his prime. The force and power of his improvisations are astonishing; there is nobody else in Hindustani tradition who can imagine some of the things he comes up with, let alone execute them with such verve and clarity.
Anokhey Lal, who was known for his brilliant and supportive theka, is accompanying on tabla. The violinist is not credited. Any thoughts?
Enjoy.