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 …
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 Song Devourer”), the series evolved into a broader attempt to make the vast and often intimidating universe of classical music approachable for curious listeners.
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 …
South Indian Classical Music or the Carnatic System | Asurer Surlokjatra Series
South Indian classical music is commonly known as Carnatic music. While the musical system that evolved in North India came …
Grammar and Structure of Raga
Every raga is governed by certain grammatical principles and structural obligations. In addition, each raga possesses a set of basic …
Differences Between Musical Systems or Traditions
Indian music, enriched by a history stretching back thousands of years, is broadly divided into two principal traditions: the Hindustani …
Hindustani Classical Music | Asurer Surlokjatra Series
Hindustani classical music is not merely an arrangement of notes; it is a profound philosophy of life and an aesthetic …
Indian Classical Music | Asurer Surlokjatra Series
Indian classical music is one of the oldest and richest artistic traditions in the world. It is not merely a …
Shruti in Music | Asurer Suralokjatra Series
Today’s discussion centres on shruti. Human beings hear countless nada (sounds), yet the natural capacity of the human ear can …
Nada in Music | Asurer Suralokjatra Series
The vast world of music begins with a single fundamental element—nada. In simple terms, nada means sound. Yet from a …