My Majrooh Sultanpuri | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
I am a spellbound admirer of Majrooh Sultanpuri. An Islamic scholar who completed the rigorous Dars-e-Nizami course, and a trained …
Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series (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.
Farewell Annapurna Devi | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Farewell Annapurna Devi!, Hariprasad Chaurasia was a right-handed flute player. He was established as well. But he gave up that …
My Sahir Ludhianvi | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Sahir Ludhianvi once wrote about his mother: “Tu mere sath rahega munne Main tujhe rahem ke saaye mein palne na …
My Shyamal Mitra | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
My personal introduction to Shyamal Mitra’s singing actually came through the maestro Salil Chowdhury, with the song “Jodi Kichu Amare …
My Salil Chowdhury | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
I have no hesitation in stating that Salil Chowdhury is my absolute favourite composer. Some are born to be artists; …
Ghazal: A Detailed Exploration of the Art Form | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Today, Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series series turns its attention to the Ghazal. Let us begin by addressing a fundamental question: …
Tum Gagan Ke Chandrama Ho [ Raga Yaman ] Hindi Film Song, Sati Savitri (1964)
Tum Gagan Ke Chandrama Ho: Lyrics and Translation Music Director: Laxmikant Pyarelal Lyricist: Bharat Vyas Movie / Album: Sati Savitri …
Classification of Ragas Based on Thaat | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Today’s discussion focuses on the classification of ragas according to the thaat system. Alongside the raganga (structural or stylistic) approach, …
Raga Families or Raga–Anga Based Grouping | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
In Hindustani classical music, the classification of Ragas is today largely based on the thaat system introduced by Pandit Vishnu …
An Index of Raga and Their Musical Notes | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
In various treatises and scholarly studies on Hindustani classical music, the names of over 1,800 rāgas can be found. With …