The Sound of Veena

“The Sound of Veena” is a curated journey through the intricate and meditative world of Carnatic and Hindustani classical music, anchored by the veena and its cousins in the plucked string family. The playlist highlights the artistry of masters like Jayanthi Kumaresh, Doraiswamy Iyengar, and Raghunath Manet, alongside interpretations by artists such as Zia Mohiuddin Dagar and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, showcasing both southern and northern classical traditions.

Spanning from tradition-rich varnams and kritis to Dhrupad explorations and thillanas, the playlist weaves through ragas like Begada, Kharaharapriya, Bhimpalasi, and Tilak Kamod. It combines instrumental pieces, vocal veena-inspired compositions, and live recordings, offering a rich listening experience for anyone interested in the textures of plucked string music and the meditative depth of Indian classical forms.