dhrupad
what it is
Dhrupad (Hindi: ध्रुपद) is the oldest surviving style of music in the Hindustani musical tradition in India. Its name, from dhruva-pada, simply means "refrain", and today denotes both a form of poetry and a style of music in which the poetry is sung. Like all Indian classical music, dhrupad is modal, with a single melodic line and no harmonic parts.
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What is dhrupad?
Dhrupad (Hindi: ध्रुपद) is the oldest surviving style of music in the Hindustani musical tradition in India. Its name, from dhruva-pada, simply means "refrain", and today denotes both a form of poetry and a style of music in which the poetry is sung. Like all Indian classical music, dhrupad is modal, with a single melodic line and no harmonic parts.
What are good dhrupad albums to start with?
Try Apsaras by Alio Die & Amelia Cuni, Lineage of Dhrupad by Sayeeduddin Dagar, Raga Miyan Ki Todi by Ustad Asad Ali Khan, and Ragas Purvi & Joyiga by Asad Ali Khan.
Who are some women making dhrupad?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/dhrupad/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making dhrupad, from mainstream to underground.
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