Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Chaarukeshi. This raag uses all the seven notes, and the compositions always turn out to be beautifully memorable! We begin the episode with an iconic filmy song, followed by the raag parichay and a bandish recital. We conclude the episode with some evergreen …

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Bhoopali. This raag is as calm as a full moon night, and is often sung in the night. Drut Khayal, Vilambit Khayal, Tarana, Drupad and Dhamaar are sung in this raag usually. We begin the episode with a classic filmy song, followed by the raag parichay and a ban…

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Bhimpalasi. This raag is very popular among the day raagas, and has a hauntingly pleasant melody. It's poignant, and throbs with deep emotion. We begin the episode with a classic filmy song, followed by the raag parichay and a bandish recital. We conclude the …

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Darbari Kanada. Darbari Kanada belongs to the Kanada family. The raag as we know today was introduced by Miya Tansen, the legendary 16th century composer in emperor Akbar's court. Because of being sung in the Darbar most often, the Kanada raag became Darbari K…

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Vrindavani Sarang. This raag is also referred to as Brindavani Sarang or Brindabani Sarang. The raag is most popular in Mathura/Vrindavan region, due to a mythological legend involving Lord Krishna. This raag is usually sung in the afternoon, specially during …

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Desh. Often referred to as Raag Des, this raag is a very beautiful and romantic raag that is sung in the night-time. Raag Desh uses all seven notes and is a delightfully popular raag. We begin by the Desh Gaan 'Vande Mataram', followed by the raag parichay and…

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce to you — Raag Maalkauns. One can sing Bada Khayal, Chhota Khayal, Drupad, Dhamaar, Tarana etc in this Raag. We begin by a classic film song with a small raag parichay, followed by two different bandish recitals and concluding with some iconic filmy songs that are based on t…

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce Raag Kalavati. This episode is dedicated to our guru Late Shri Krishna Kumar Kapoor, former professor at Bhatkhande Music University, Lucknow. On his death anniversary, we present a small swaranjali in his honor. Raag Kalavati was one of his favourite raagas and we have cov…

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce Raag Baageshri. This is not only a soulful night Raag, but also very popular in the light classical music segment, specially Ghazals. We begin by a small raag parichay, followed by a short recital, a Ghazal performance and concluding with some iconic filmy songs that are ba…

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce Raag Khamaaj. A Raag that is very popular in light classical music and with thumri-dadra. We begin by a small raag parichay, followed by a short recital, concluding with some iconic filmy songs that are based on this raag. We hope you enjoy this episode. You can follow us o…

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we present to you, Raag Kedar. Named after Lord Shiva, yet the favourite of Lord Krishna, this raag has been unknowingly sung by nearly everyone. Find out why we say that! We begin by a small raag parichay, followed by a short recital, concluding with some iconic filmy songs that are ba…

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In this episode, we introduce Raag Bhairavi, a very groovy raaga that has been picked up by Hindi music industry a lot! We begin by a small raag parichay, followed by a short recital, concluding with some iconic filmy songs and ghazals that are based on this raag. We hope you enjoy this episode. You can…

Welcome to Sur Sadhana with Gandhaar Madhyam. In the first episode, we introduce Raag Yaman, one of the most popular raagas in Hindustani Classical music. We begin by a small raag parichay, followed by a short recital, concluding with some iconic filmy songs and ghazals that are based on this raag. We hope you enjoy this episode. You can follow us …