The Wedding Sounds of India

Playlist – Songs of the Weddings of India Indian weddings are a feast for all our senses and music obviously plays a significant role in the gaiety. I’m kicking of a monthly playlist compilation starting with this edition of Music Matters – the wedding sounds of India. This episode features among others Bismillah Khan playing the wedding notes on the shehnai in the Hindustani tradition … Continue reading The Wedding Sounds of India

The problem with Carnatic in the Bay

What would you like to do this Friday?” my husband asks. As I peruse the listings for concerts, I am amazed to see how many youngsters are performing Indian classical music. This is true not just in India but also in the US. From Boston to San Diego, classical music and dance schools are flourishing. And this isn’t a phenomenon limited just to big cities. … Continue reading The problem with Carnatic in the Bay