Drawing Parallels: Adapting and Adopting Ragas Across Karnatik and Hindustani Music
About
Ragas are the soul of Indian Classical music, transcending regional boundaries and musical traditions. While the Karnatik and Hindustani systems are distinct, there is a fascinating overlap when it comes to the way ragas are approached, adopted, and adapted.
In both traditions, ragas evoke emotions and tell stories through their melodic structures, but the interpretation of these ragas often vary, shaped by cultural, regional, and historical nuances.
The intricate ornamentations, gamakas, and improvisational elements that define Karnatik music find their counterpart in the rich, emotive elaboration of ragas in Hindustani music. While Hindustani focuses on the raga-vistar (slow elaboration) through alaap, Karnatik emphasizes rhythmic precision and intricate tala patterns.
As artists and listeners, exploring these parallels deepens our appreciation of the shared essence of Indian classical music and celebrates the beautiful diversity within. It’s a harmonious reminder that, despite the differences, the heart of ragas beats the same across the two traditions.
Open to : Vocalists and Instrumentalists of both genres
Seats are limited.
About the Musician
Dr Sriram Parasuram, a distinguished musician, comes from a family deeply rooted in musical heritage. A child prodigy who has evolved into a renowned musician and musicologist, he has traveled extensively, delivering captivating vocal and violin performances worldwide.
Among the select few to receive an A-grade accreditation in both Karnatik and Hindustani violin from All India Radio and Doordarshan, Dr. Parasuram has also contributed extensively to music scholarship, publishing papers in esteemed journals and publications. His lectures and lecture-demonstrations at music forums, conferences, sabhas, and universities across the globe have earned widespread acclaim. Notably, he has won the prestigious Best Paper Presentation/Lecture Demonstration Prize at the Madras Music Academy’s Annual Conference an unparalleled five times.
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Date and Time:
22nd Dec 2024
Sunday, 6:30 PM
Venue:
Indian Music Experience Museum
Brigade Millennium Avenue,
JP Nagar 7th phase,
Bengaluru – 560078
Registration:
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