Hindustani Instrumental

Hindustani instrumental music is a classical genre originating from Northern India, renowned for its deep spiritual essence and improvisational nature. It primarily centers around raga expression, which is a framework for melodic structure, and tala, the rhythmic cycles, with performances ranging from pure classical to more accessible light classical forms. Instruments quintessential to this genre include the sitar, sarod, bansuri (bamboo flute), shehnai, and santoor, each with their unique tonal qualities and playing techniques. Masters like Shivkumar Sharma, with his haunting santoor melodies, and Hariprasad Chaurasia's emotive flute recitals, embody the genre's profound ability to evoke a wide palette of emotions, leading audiences through intricate musical storytelling grounded in centuries-old traditions.

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Pankhida Ude Ude Jae
Single - Released February 27, 2025
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Rakesh Chaurasia
Hariprasad Chaurasia
Zakir Hussain
Anuradha Pal
G.S. Sachdev
Shivkumar Sharma
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