Master Musicians : Amaan Ali Khan
July 2017
June 2017
Master Musicians Hari Prasad Chaurasia
Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia (born
Master Musicians : Soham Munim
This week we feature Soham Munim, one of the most illustrious Sitar players of his generation and a wonderful human being, who took time out from his busy schedule to answer the questions that everyone wants to ask!
Implements of Sound : The Gandhar Pancham Sitar
LESS is MORE is a relatively new phenomenon in the world of design. Ustad Vilayat Khan, (a pioneer in music) turns out, has also become the pioneer in design with his modest yet sophisticated Sitar !
Implements of Sound : The Travel Sitar
This week for #ImplementsOfSound, we are basking in the glory of this absolutely gorgeous concert grade flat Sitar from our collection. Available in the reverse finish, (light background + dark wood work) as opposed to the regular Gandhar Pancham models (dark background + light wood work).
Master Musicians : Anoushka Shankar
Anoushka began training on the sitar with her father Ravi at the age of seven.
May 2017
Implements of Sound : The Kanjira
The Kanjira is a small drum that makes a big impact. Mostly used in South Indian percussion, the Kanjira or Khanjira or Ganjira was initially used in South Indian folk percussion.
Master Musicians : Kanjira Ganesh
Natarajan Ganesh Kumar, very popularly and affectionately known as Kanjira Ganesh has undeniably immortalized the Kanjira, a tiny frame drum from South India and placed it on the pedestal that it belongs.
Implements of Sound : The Dholki
Continuing our love affair with fantastic percussion instruments and master percussionists, we feature the Ultimate Guru Concert Grade Dholki.
Master Musicians : Vijay Chavan
Being the son of one of the most renowned Lavani exponents, Vijay Chavan was born with music in his blood. The beats of the Dholki reached his ears way before he was even born. His mother Sulochana Devi has been one of the foremost lavani singers in India.
Implements of Sound : The Khamak
What is this peculiar looking instrument ?
Master Musicians : Prabodh Chandra Dey
Remembering Manna Dey in his 98th birth year !
April 2017
Master Musicians : Roshanara Khan
For this week’s #MasterMusicians, we bring to you a legendary musician who was lost in the pages of the illustrious history of an eminent family.
Implements of Sound : The Ravi Shankar Sitar
After celebrating Pandit Ravi Shankar, the man himself, lets celebrate his contribution to Indian music. The legend has immortalised the Sitar with such fervour that the design of the Sitar he played was hence forth called the "Ravi Shankar" Sitar.
Master Musicians : Ravi Shankar
Rabindra Shankar, the son of a barrister and a singer, the brother of a dancer and a theatre artist, always appreciated the duality of human nature.
March 2017
Master Musicians : Bismillah Khan
This week for #MasterMusicians, we bring to you, the Shehnai Maestro, Ustad Bismilah Khan.
Festivals of India : Happy Holi !
Celebrating the colourful festival of Holi !
Master Musicians : Women's Day Special
Today, in a special edition of Master Musicians, we celebrate the five women pioneers of music in India !
Implements of Sound : The Tabla
Our #ImplementsOfSound features a popular percussion instrument this week. The Tabla has been around for over 5 centuries !
January 2017
How to choose a great Mridangam
The Mridangam is a South Indian percussive instrument, It is widely acclaimed for its strong sound rhythmic sounds and distinct tonality.
November 2016
The Shikalkars of Miraj : Luthiers Par excellence
Around 40 kms from the bustling city of the sugar lords, Kolhapur, sits the small town of Miraj.
Ultimate Guru Music : The pioneer in quality assured Indian musical instruments
It’s surprising how man learned to make rhythm and began using the paraphernalia around him to create what we today know, as ‘music’.
