Rare gems of Indian classical music, by Manoj Govindraj

This is the first episode in a new series in which we will delve deep into songs associated with elements of nature, mother earth and also our motherland and there connection with classical Raags.

This is an episode which talks about one of a kind artist. He is Pandit Nayan Ghosh, a double maestro, whose sitar playing is simply mesmorizing and his tabla playing is absolutely exhilarating.

This episode brings to light a very melifluous and a versatile vocalist Ankita Joshi, who was blessed to learn music from the legendary Pandit Jasrajji and is now carrying on his legacy with great devotion and determination.

In this episode, we talk about a young and a very popular classical vocalist Shri Kumar Mardur, who is proving to be a very worthy torch barrer of the traditional Kirana Gharana.

This episode introduces us to a very dynamic and a contemporary flute maestro Pandit Praveen Ghodkhindi, who has contributed in a big way to the art of flute playing through his unique innovations to the instrument and at the same time, adhering to the traditional style.

This episode is dedicated to paying tribute to the legend vocal maestro Vidushi Dr. Prabha Atre, who devoted her entire life for the enrichment of Hindustani classical music through music performances and her teachings.

This episode is a humble tribute to the legendary vocal maestro Ustad Rashid Khan, whose untimely passing away is a real shock to the music world. His tonal quality and the emotional appeal in his music will continue to inspire music students and music lovers till eternity.

This episode delves deep into the contribution of maestro Pandit Vishwamohan Bhat, who modified the slide guitar by incorporating several enhancements and created a new instrument, the Mohan Veena.

This episode discusses the contribution of Vidushi Shubhra Guha, both as a performer who belonged to the male dominated Agra Gharana but still managed to establish herself as a singer of repute. She also taught many students both in India and abroad.

This episode brings to light the lively yet meditative nature of the vocal style of Pandit Mukul Shivputraji. Despite being the son of the legendary vocal maestro Pandit Kumar Gandharvaji, Mukulji has carved his own nich in Hindustani classical music and he is now in search of the true source of all the Raags.