Classical Music — Demystified

Historically, there has been a lot of elitism associated with classical music. Which is okay, because I don’t think classical music (whether it is western or Indian) will ever be for the masses. But it is NOT okay when it shoos away even a curious listener, because the…

If a template is all you can offer

I tweeted sometime ago that “if a template is all you offer, you really don’t have much to offer”

Let me explain.

For the purpose of this post, the term “customer” can mean anybody you interact with — not just…

Humming now #11

For this episode of Humming Now, I take a raga which is associated with a feeling of majesty and an undertone of devotion.

Its Hindustani equivalent is called Puriya Dhanashree. In Carnatic, it is Panthuvarali. I dont know enough to say these 2 ragams are equals or…