Raag Bhoopali
King Bhoopali: The Royal Sage of Peace and devotion There was once a monarch known in every land…
Giving Raags a face and a story
I have always felt that raags are not things I compose on, but beings I sit with. For me, each raag is a divi…
The Origin of the Violin
Did the Violin Have Indian Ancestors? When we think of the violin, we usually picture Italian makers, Europ…
The Living Raag: Exploring Alaap as Invocation and Imagination
Alaap is the breath through which a raag awakens. In Hindustani classical music, a raag is not merely a sca…
My Pedagogy: How I Teach the Violin
My Pedagogy: How I Teach the Violin By Kala Ramnath Teaching, for me, is a continuation of sadhana. The…
Indian Classical Music as a Lifelong Friend
Indian classical music is one of the most powerful ways to support a child’s focus, creativity, and emot…