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Welcome! This blog & newsletter will cover various topics related to music from all over the world. Ever wonder why we as musicians celebrate Vasant Panchami? Or how Sufi music has influenced the evolution of Hindustani music? Have you ever pondered the difference between Hindustani and Carnatic music? This newsletter will cover it all! Hopefully, our curiosity will grow through this, and will allow us to better connect with the music and ourselves!
Threads of Tradition: Saurashtrian Influences on Music and Bhakti
This piece, written by Mathura Sharma, takes you on a journey, highlighting the spiritual and artistic contributions of the Saurashtrians to Tamil devotional music. Through personal reflections on Bhakti and music, this piece celebrates the timeless power of music to connect us to our heritage, spirituality, and memories of home. Dive into a rich exploration of South Indian devotional music and its profound impact on generations.
RasaRaj Sringara: The King of Emotions
Rasa is the core essence that gives life to Indian classical arts, creating an emotional connection between the performer and the audience. In the Natyashastra, Bharat Muni outlines eight fundamental rasas, with Sringara (romance and love) standing as the most profound. Sringara transcends simple romantic notions, symbolizing the eternal union between the soul and the Divine, seen in stories like Radha and Krishna. This powerful emotion resonates across Hindustani music, dance, and literature, making Sringara the heartbeat of classical performance.