Veena

The veena genre is a deeply resonant and classical music form originating from South India, centered around the veena instrument, a plucked stringed instrument revered for its mellow, rich timbre. Veena music is an integral component of Carnatic music, characterized by intricate finger techniques and sophisticated gamakas (ornamentations). It requires a refined touch and impeccable sense of timing to evoke the rasa (essence) of a ragam (melodic framework). The genre showcases a blend of emotive compositions and improvisations that highlight the artist's mastery over the instrument. Artists such as Jayanthi Kumaresh and N. Ravikiran have notably contributed to the tradition, not only maintaining its classical roots but also exploring contemporary interpretations, thereby alluring a spectrum of listeners and sustaining the veena's timeless allure in Indian classical music.

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Single - Released May 2, 2025
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Rajhesh Vaidhya
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Phani Narayana
Jayanthi Kumaresh
Zia Mohiuddin Dagar
N. Ravikiran
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