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The Ragas of India

Dr. B. R. Deodhar
The Ragas of India

Derived from the Sanskrit word ranja meaning "to please," a raga is an arrangement of notes which is pleasing to the ear. On this recording noted scholar, Dr. B. R. Deodhar delineates the different measures of time in one of the world’s oldest and most developed musical genres —Indian classical music.

Track Listing

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Introduction Read by Dr. Deodhar Dr. B. R. Deodhar 05:01
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102
Demonstration of Instruments Dr. B. R. Deodhar 00:51
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103
Raag Yaman (Time Measure: Ektal) Dr. B. R. Deodhar 14:05
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201
Raag: Miya Malhar (Time Measure: Jhaptal) Dr. B. R. Deodhar 08:58
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202
Raag: Desch (Time Measure: Dadra) Dr. B. R. Deodhar 06:45
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Raag: Jaiyaivanti (Time Measure: Tin Tal) Dr. B. R. Deodhar 04:21