What Does It Really Mean to Listen to Classical Music? | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
What does it truly mean to listen to classical music? In the simplest possible terms, the answer is: you listen …
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.
Musical Notes (Swara) in Music | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
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) | Oshurer 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, …
Genres of Hindustani (North-Indian) Classical Music | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Genres of Hindustani (North-Indian) Classical Music Genres of Hindustani (North-Indian) Classical ‘Music ১. Pure Classical: 1.1. Dhrupad 1.2. Dhamar 1.3. Khyal 1.4. Tarana 1.5. Sadra …
South Indian Classical Music or the Carnatic System | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
South Indian classical music is commonly known as Carnatic music. While the musical system that evolved in North India came …
Qawwali | Genre | Hindustani Semi-Classical Music | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Qawwali is not merely a genre of music—it is a calling of the soul, a profound cry from the innermost …
Octave in Music | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
In the vast world of music, the intricate weaving of melody rests upon a fundamental structure known as the octave, …
Grammar and Structure of Raga | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Every raga is governed by certain grammatical principles and structural obligations. In addition, each raga possesses a set of basic …
Raga Group based on Time | Oshurer Suralok Jatra Series
Ragas have a time-based classification. Although many these days do not strictly adhere to this tradition, it is often a …