Who is famous in Hindustani music?
Pandit Ravi Shankar (1920-2012) Known for his invaluable contribution to Hindustani classical music, Pandit Ravi Shankar was one of the best known players of the sitar. Born in 1920, he became one of the most prolific music maestros of the 20th century.
Is Hindustani music better than Carnatic?
Basic Difference: In this respect, Carnatic music fares much better than Hindustani music. For there is between them a basic difference in their approach to raga, sahitya and inspiration.
What are the 5 Hindustani music?
The major vocal forms or styles associated with Hindustani classical music are dhrupad, khyal, and tarana. Light classical forms include dhamar, trivat, chaiti, kajari, tappa, tap-khyal, ashtapadis, thumri, dadra, ghazal and bhajan; these do not adhere to the rigorous rules of classical music.
Who is known as father of Hindustani music?
Tansen
Many musicians consider Tansen as the founder of Hindustani music. Tansen’s style and innovations inspired many, and many modern gharanas (Hindustani music teaching houses) link themselves to his lineage.
Which gharana is very famous in Indian music?
The Lucknow gharana remains the most popular throughout the country. However, in recent time the Atrauli-Jaipur gharana has caught up and today most performers throughout India perform techniques belonging to both styles.
Which is the oldest gharana?
The Gwalior vocal gharana
Gharanas exist for both vocal and instrumental traditions. The Gwalior vocal gharana, named for its city of origin (now in the state of Madya Pradesh), is widely regarded as the oldest gharana; it was founded in the first half of the 19th century.
Which gharana is best in singing?
1) Kirana Gharana This is the most profuse Gharana in Indian traditional music. The singing style transcendently centers around the ideal inflection of ‘Swaras’. It has establishes in the establishment by Ustad Bade Ali Khan, who was a player of ‘Rudra Veena’.