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NCPA Presents Rare Jod-Raga Evening with Hindustani Music Legends
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) is hosting a special event to explore jod-ragas, a unique concept in Hindustani music where two different ragas are combined.
This event will feature three famous musicians - Ulhas Kashalkar, Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, and Suresh Talwalkar.
The evening will start with a discussion about jod-ragas, followed by performances by Dr. Bhide Deshpande and Ulhas Kashalkar, accompanied by Suresh Talwalkar on tabla.
NCPA hosts an event exploring jod-ragas in Hindustani music
Featured artistes: Ulhas Kashalkar, Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, Suresh Talwalkar
Evening includes discussion and performances of jod-ragas
Jod-raga is a compositional form combining two distinct ragas
Event moderated by Mukund Marathe
- Who
- Ulhas Kashalkar, Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, Suresh Talwalkar, moderated by Mukund Marathe
- What
- Rare jod-raga evening exploring Hindustani music
- Where
- National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- To showcase and discuss the unique concept of jod-ragas in Hindustani music
Key facts
- Artistes
- Ulhas Kashalkar, Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, Suresh Talwalkar
- Moderator
- Mukund Marathe
- Concept
- Jod-ragas in Hindustani music
- Event Format
- Discussion and performances
Quotes
Ulhas Kashalkar
Renowned vocalist trained in Gwalior, Agra, and Jaipur traditions, regarded as a top-ranking performer and senior guru.
“Jod-raga is a compositional form that demands a deep understanding of the transition point between ragas and the artistic skill to blend them seamlessly.”
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Dr. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande
Accomplished vocalist trained in Jaipur-Atrauli style, known for her effortless exposition of complex takhop ragas.
“I am known for my effortless exposition of complex takhop ragas, with a pleasing tonal quality and precise articulation.”
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Suresh Talwalkar
Celebrated tabla maestro born into the Keertankar family, trained by his father and learned from eminent performers.
“I have learned from eminent performers including Pandhrinath Nageshkar, Vinayalrao Ghangrekar, Gajananrao Joshi, and Nivruttbuva Sarnaik, and also studied rhythmic theory in Carnatic music with Ramnad Ishvaran.”
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Mukund Marathe
Eminent personality in music and Marathi theatre, son of Ram Marathe, awardee of the Natsamrat Balgandharva Puraskar.
“I bring my versatile expertise spanning astronomy and space sciences to my role as a moderator and teacher of vocal music and tabla.”
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