indian classical
what it is
Indian classical music is one of the oldest art forms of the world. The origins can be found in the Vedas, which are the oldest scriptures in the Hindu tradition, it has also been significantly influenced by, or syncretised with, Indian folk music and Persian music. Indian classical music can be divided into two broad categories: Hindustani and Carnatic.
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What is indian classical?
Indian classical music is one of the oldest art forms of the world. The origins can be found in the Vedas, which are the oldest scriptures in the Hindu tradition, it has also been significantly influenced by, or syncretised with, Indian folk music and Persian music. Indian classical music can be divided into two broad categories: Hindustani and Carnatic.
What are good indian classical albums to start with?
Try Afternoon Ragas by Nikhil Banerjee, Portrait of Genius by Ravi Shankar, Pakistan Is for the Peaceful by Ustad Saami, and Portrait Of A Legend Vol. 1 by Amjad Ali Khan.
Who are some women making indian classical?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/indian-classical/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making indian classical, from mainstream to underground.
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