Ektara to Tanpura
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…
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…