By Jon Barlow Ektara to Tanpura One string is plucked, and a world is set in motion. The Shadja or Sur – the fundamental, tonic or drone – the central tone. The symbol of the Universe. At the heart of our music is the vibration of one string. Containing all the elements of melodic unity…… Continue reading Ektara to Tanpura
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A Quick Note on Gharoa Majlis
Gharoa Majlis in Calcutta Jon Barlow A gathering for the serious enjoyment of music. Majlis, Mehfil, Baithak, Kacheri (for the southerners), Jalsa, Music Conference, Sangeet Sammelan . . . some of the many sorts of gatherings where music-lovers listened. Sangeet Samitis and Sabhas burgeoned in the metros, creating social spaces for growing numbers of music…… Continue reading A Quick Note on Gharoa Majlis