Have you ever wondered how your favorite songs could sound with a Carnatic twist? Check out this spectacular Indianized version of the Game of Thrones theme song by Dubai-based music producer Mahesh Raghvan. Go one step further and learn how to create desi covers like this one by watching IndianRaga courses! The post Carnatic Game of Thrones appeared first on ..read more

In such contemporary times,we have people more invested into interactions on their mobile devices than that in real-life, which has inevitably been amplified thanks to this unprecedented pandemic. In a time and age where attention spans are invariably shrinking due to this very nature, things of intrinsically high duration or length are more unfortunately likely to lose traction, or simply, subject to compression. Dhrupads are one of many examples.   Dhrupads are the oldest known style affiliated to Hindustani classical music and an essential component of Indian heritage. There are f ..read more

Interested in joining the IndianRaga Fellowship programme? Wondering where to start, and looking for insight from fellows on the programme? Read on… My name is Santosh Baynes, and I’ve been part of the IndianRaga Fellowship 2016 programme, held at Boston in August 2016. While my experience may be different from those in earlier or subsequent batches, as well as, for other artists like dancers, and even vocalists, it should give you a good place to start at in your own preparation. I’m going to outline the fellowship experience and expectations, from those of us who were at Boston. This is a fo ..read more

Featuring the melodious Rucha Muley Jambhekar! Rucha is an extremely talented and versatile musician blessed with a powerful voice and an incredible range traversing three octaves. She makes extremely difficult vocal techniques seem effortless. She has been learning Hindustani Classical vocals since she was 7 years old and obtained training in Kirana Gharana gayaki in her formative years. She credits her Guru Arati Tai for showing her a world where each ‘Swara’ has a different color and a different interpretation according to the personality of the Raga. … my confidence to pursue music as a ..read more

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Indian Classical Music? If the answer is yes, here are a few tips to make it big as a classical musician. It is no secret that you will have a bright future if you secure a profession in Indian classical music. It is critical for everyone to learn about all areas of Indian classical music before embarking on a major career in it. Without further ado, let’s get started! Begin Learning Classical Music at a Young Age  The first suggestion that might help you develop a career in Indian classical music is to start learning it at a young age and gain s ..read more

Taal, also known as tala, could be considered a musical measure. Better known as a musical meter, it is basically a rhythmic beat that measures musical time. In what way is the musical meter executed, you may ask? The myriad of ways includes hand clapping, waving, touching fingers on thigh and striking of small cymbals or other percussion instruments found in India. At this juncture, you may wonder if tala is a uniform method of measurement. It actually is not. It’s a hierarchical arrangement depending on how the musical piece is curated to perform. Since it changes from piece to piece, it is ..read more

The awareness to lead a healthy lifestyle is growing amongst the people. The determination to stay physically fit and eat right is definitely on the rise. In order to be physically fit , one must exercise regularly. To accomplish this people frequent the gyms. One hand it is beneficial in terms of toning a particular muscle or most importantly motivation by seeing others exercise as well. On the other hand, making use of the gym may not actually seem an ideal option. The gym membership fee, the time spent in getting ready and commuting. Most importantly the chances of injury due to usage of he ..read more

The word Raag/Raagam literally means ‘coloring, dyeing’ and conceptually translates as that which colors the mind in Indian classical music. Raags/Raagams (used interchangeably for the purpose of the article but are specific to Hindustani and Carnatic music respectively) have a very rich cultural, and in some cases, religious significance. The entire structure of Indian classical music is built upon 7 fundamental swaras known as Sa (Shadjam – Tonic swara), Ri (Rishabh), Ga (Gandhara), Ma (Madhyam), Pa (Panchama – Perfect Fifth), Da (Dhaivata), Ni (Nishad). Sa and Pa are known to be the ‘prakri ..read more

How many takes will it take? Check out what the Raga Labs team has to say about their recording experience! Get a sneak peek behind hard work put together during the recording at Spotlight Sound Studios. The post Behind the Scenes with Raga Labs in Atlanta! appeared first on ..read more