Raga Miyan Ki Todi/Raga Bibhas - Shruti Sadolikar

Advantages: superb singer
Disadvantages: none

...what can i say about this woman. a true living legend she leaves audiences in shock after hearing her brilliant singing. i have seen her perform and the ease she sings such complicated peices with leaves you wondering is it really her singing! she sings really unique and beautiful songs and compositions and knows exactly how to please the audience. she has a superb vocal range and knows the inside and outside of so many ragas. she does really set a standard for women hindustani singers with her brilliant vocal capabilities. She sings so beautifully a whole wide range of genres from light classical bhajans and dadras and dhoons to heavier khayals and thumris. she really is an all rounder unique in her field and as the title of her album suggests, a woman standing up in a mans world.... Read review

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Advantages: exceptional
Disadvantages: none

...a true genius in his field, ustad vilayat khan has left a rich legacy of his beautiful music. his style of playing was indeed unique to his own gharana (a household of music that students join to learn) that he was the prime representative for. He knows exactly what he must do to make his playing heart breaking and emotionally overwhelming. the raga marwa is a beautiful raga already, and in the hands of such an expert one can really see the flowers of the terrifying raga blossom out. his death is a huge loss to the world of indian music and one can do nothing but admire how he did in his life time what generations have not been able to do. his sons, now playing as well as him reflect his humble attitude to his music and his love for his sitar and equally his voice. he may have passed away but his music will never be forgotten... Read review

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Advantages: AMAZING CD AND BOOK
Disadvantages: none

...this is such a briliant cd and book guide. i would highly reccomend this to all indian musicians and people interested in studying indian classical music , specifically north indian aka hindustani music. it has a deep explanation of the basics of indian music so that you can truly appreciate the ragas (melodic structures) and talas (rhythmic cyles) and more features unique to indian music. the cds are also great as they are thoroughly explained in the book and you can even play the music on your western or indian instrument as the music is written in the book in western notation. the cds are not only great to listen to to learn the music side but are also great performances by some of the most distinguished artists in india.... Read review

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