Taalim
Raga, a single word that encapsulates the essence of music for Indian…
Singing and Sitar
Before the introduction of gayaki and the transformative contributions of Ustad Vilayat…
The Gayaki : Singing on the Sitar
When I contemplate composing a grand musical piece to be performed on…
Gandhar Pancham Sitar
Ustad Vilayat Khan's creative imagination led to the transformation of an old…
The Kharaj Pancham Sitar
In the previous section, the term "Kharaj Pancham" was mentioned in relation…
2.2 Sitar Making and Makers
Sitar was initially used as a supporting instrument in qawali and ghazal.…
2. The Evolution and Types
The Evolution of the Instrument Evolution is a process of change over…
The Story of the Silk Route
Arguments had long raged over whether the Sitar is a traditional instrument,…
1. The Genesis
Connection with the Veenas The first exposure to vidya (Knowledge) for a…
Sitar : The Instrument and the Legacy
Dr. Samidha Vedabala is a Sitar Artist and Assistant professor (Sitar) at…