Composer Reena Esmail breaks down the difference between raga and tala in Indian classical music, and how their function compares to scales and rhythms in Western classical music. Host Scott Yoo then ...

In an era dominated by contemporary sounds, Raaga Experience is on a mission to bring the profound beauty of Hindustani classical music back into the spotlight. With a focus on lost forms and ...

For hundreds of centuries, raga has formed the backbone of Indian classical music, offering a guideline for musicians to improvise when performed live. Ragas—which roughly translates to “coloring”—are ...

For the past year, percussionist Sameer Gupta’s nonprofit, RootStock Arts, has presented bite-sized programs of classical Indian music at Medicine For Nightmares Bookstore & Gallery. By turning the ...

Classical and film music composer Mahesh Mahadev created a new raga in Indian classical music and named it ‘Sri Tyagaraja’, to mark the 176th Thyagaraja Aradhana. The notation and audio of this ...

A festival celebrating Indian classical music tradition with a modern twist is about to take over Downtown Brooklyn. “Counterpoint: Brooklyn Raga Massive Festival,” presented by Clara Wu Tsai and the ...

Hyderabad-based Michael Makhal, the director of music at Indo-European Youth Orchestra (IEYO) is thrilled with IEYO being invited for two concerts in Budapest, Hungary. The first concert on August 13, ...

Create space for calm, clarity, and quiet focus with this gently flowing mix of restorative piano music and tranquil field ...

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