Reflections on music, devotion, learning, performance
and everything in between.
Some musical moments are special not only because of the music, but because of the occasion they become a part of. I felt truly honoured to begin this meaningful gathering with a Ganesh Stuti, seeking divine blessings before an important new chapter of responsibility.
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Every year, Guru Purnima reminds me of the beautiful bond between a guru and a student. For the past ten years, I have had the privilege of giving my students a stage where they can step forward, perform fearlessly and let their music speak for them.
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For a classical vocalist, the early morning is not just the beginning of a day, it is the beginning of a conversation with music. A glass of warm water, a calm mind, and a few unhurried swaras can gradually open the voice to possibilities beyond yesterday.
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Just as jewellery enhances the beauty of a person, Alankar adds beauty, structure and expression to music. In Indian classical music, it is through these carefully crafted patterns of swaras that a simple melody begins to flourish.
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Before we understand the personality of a Raag, it is important to understand the family of Swaras from which it emerges. Thaat gives us that framework, a systematic way of understanding the Swaras that form the foundation of many Raags.
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Before a singer begins to explore a melody, there is often a gentle, continuous sound that quietly holds everything together. For me, the Tanpura is not just an instrument, it is the foundation on which the sur finds its place.
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