December 01, 2016
Raisa Kanada
Pt. Rajshekhar Mansur sings Raag Raisa Kanada...
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November 07, 2016
Creative Restlessness vs Complacency in a Musician
I am making bold to share or unburden a very personal experience of mine with my young friends who are into music. I wish they will take it in the right spirit for their own...
November 05, 2016
Passion Without Riyaz is no Passion for Music
Some say they have great passion for Music. They may either have passion for listening to music or for doing it religiously as though their being depended on pursuing music. I would like to say...
November 05, 2016
Audacious statements about Great Musicians
The other day I was stunned by a statement made about my father-guru by some irresponsible people who are trying to make a name for themselves as representatives of his /Jaipur Atrauli gharana Gayaki. These...
November 04, 2016
The Question of Aakaar and Laya in Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana Gayaki
I would like to dwell here on some aspects of our Gharana Gayaki, as I understand it. I do not wish to cross swords with either practicing musicians of our gharana or music critics in...
November 02, 2016
How Does Flow Happen In Your Music ?
A performing musician friend of mine ( plays violin ) asked me what is flow in music and whence and how it comes. He is an admirer of my father-guru’s music and M S Gopalkrishnan’s...
October 26, 2016
Making music, Mansur style
INTERVIEW Keeping his father’s legacy alive comes naturally to Hindustani vocalist Pt. Rajshekhar Mansur. IN HIS FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS Pt. Rajshekhar Mansur. Pandit Rajshekhar Mansur, a Hindustani vocalist and son of the legendary Pt. Mallikarjuna Mansur,...
October 25, 2016
What does a great Guru impart to a deserving Sishya?
Apart from giving the knowledge of a system, technique and ragas, most importantly a great guru shares a certain “Drishti” (sight, incite or vision) with his deserving sishya who is willing to perceive and accept...
October 15, 2016
Ninasama:In Musical Conversation with Pt. Rajshekhar Mansur
Pt. Rajshekhar Mansur shares insights about Jaipur Atrauli Gharana gayaki and demonstrates the many nuances in the presentation of a raag. The conversation is hosted by Prof. N Manu Chakravathy. The discussion covers the specialities...