An Index of Raga and Their Musical Notes
In various treatises and scholarly studies on Hindustani classical music, the names of over 1,800 rāgas can be found. With …
Asurer Suralok Jatra Series
Asurer Suralok Jatra (Journey of an Untrained Soul into the Realm of Melody) is a reflective and exploratory series by Sufi Faruq Ibne Abubakaer, documenting his personal journey into the world of Indian classical music. Originally conceived under the title “Gaan Kheko”, the series evolved into a broader attempt to make the vast and often intimidating universe of classical music approachable for curious listeners.
Hindustani Classical Music Therapy Index | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Hindustani Classical Music Therapy ‘Index Insomnia Abhogi Bageshri Malkauns Darbari-Kanada Hindustani Classical Music Therapy Index Stress Relief Yaman Abhogi Marwa …
Taal, Theka, and Laya | Asurer Suralok Jatra Series
In Indian classical music there is a well-known saying: “Taal is the father, and melody is the mother of music.” …
A Complete Compendium of Common and Rare Ragas | Asurer Surlokjatra Series
Indian Classical Music is an unfathomable ocean, where every wave conceals a unique Raga. These Ragas are not merely a …
Kan pete roi | Asurer Surlokjatra Series
I consider myself a happy person. In the balance sheet of life—in the accounting of fulfilment—the small two-syllable word happiness …
Seasonal Music (Ritugaan) Index | Asurer Suralok Jatra Series
In modern urban life, the Bengali letter “ri” (ঋ) has, in many ways, been reduced to its appearance in words …
Why Should We Listen to Classical Music? | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Why should one listen to classical music? This question may well have crossed your mind, just as it once crossed …
What Does It Really Mean to Listen to Classical Music? | Asurer Surlokjatra Series
What does it truly mean to listen to classical music? In the simplest possible terms, the answer is: you listen …
Musical Notes (Swara) in Music
The soul of music lies in the swara (musical note). Without swara, music itself would be inconceivable. Just as language …
An Index of Ragas Based on Rasa (Aesthetic Emotion) | Asurer Suralok Jatra Series
In Indian aesthetics—particularly in drama, poetry, and rhetorical theory—the concept of rasa holds a place of profound importance. Simply put, …