I am a westerner who has studied Indian music and culture for 45 years. Sorry, I have come to the conclusion that westerners can become excellent musicians, but , just due to the fact that they have not been born and bred in the tradition, can NEVER fully comprehend the music. This would apply to most I ndians or any other peoples not coming from the traditional training. Appreciation,yes. Good performance, yes. Mastery, no.
Another point: I believe westerners who pursue Indian Classical music should take Hindi or Urdu (and/or possibly Sanskrit) lessons in order to pronounce the terminlology correctly.
Pranam Panditji. In terms of retaining the essence of Indian classical music I feel one way is to somehow subsidise it at the school level - especially for the private school system and tie the teaching staff and pedagogy to a well known local music gurukul/ society or Mahavidyalaya. The state government should provide subsidy for instruments and teaching staff. If we can have yoga and art them why not shashtriya sangeet in school ? Making it mandatory for 6-7 years will probably revive interest.
M/s Rupali Shankar- an attempt was made by icons of our classical music at Ministerial level some years ago with a request that music should be made a compulsory subject at school level. The response was that all other art forms like dance,theatre,painting would also claim similar regulation. Problem!!! However as I understand recently all govt. aided schools must have regular periods in their curriculum teaching music. One should however be careful to ensure that classical music does not become massical and lose its sanctity.
True knowledge of Indian music ultimately humbles one...namaste..!!
Amazing. Thank you Arvindbhai for introducing Ken. He is so simple and loving conversation. Bow to ustad ji for bringing up such a wonderful disciple.
Very great to listen ..so clear and melodious....
Last 15 min of play was pure bliss , it was good ro listen to whole conversation.
Who is the tabla player? Excellent playing.
It is very illuminating in addition to a beautiful music
very interesting thank you very much for uploading
Great & beautiful !
I am a westerner who has studied Indian music and culture for 45 years. Sorry, I have come to the conclusion that westerners can become excellent musicians, but , just due to the fact that they have not been born and bred in the tradition, can NEVER fully comprehend the music. This would apply to most I ndians or any other peoples not coming from the traditional training. Appreciation,yes. Good performance, yes. Mastery, no.
Another point: I believe westerners who pursue Indian Classical music should take Hindi or Urdu (and/or possibly Sanskrit) lessons in order to pronounce the terminlology correctly.
Tabla player is excellent :)
What is the name of this raga.
Does anyone else notice 19:38 where the entire background of the divan and shelf just sway automatically? What is that?
Why not call him Pandit Ken Zuckerman?
Pranam Panditji. In terms of retaining the essence of Indian classical music I feel one way is to somehow subsidise it at the school level - especially for the private school system and tie the teaching staff and pedagogy to a well known local music gurukul/ society or Mahavidyalaya. The state government should provide subsidy for instruments and teaching staff. If we can have yoga and art them why not shashtriya sangeet in school ? Making it mandatory for 6-7 years will probably revive interest.
M/s Rupali Shankar- an attempt was made by icons of our classical music at Ministerial level some years ago with a request that music should be made a compulsory subject at school level. The response was that all other art forms like dance,theatre,painting would also claim similar regulation. Problem!!! However as I understand recently all govt. aided schools must have regular periods in their curriculum teaching music. One should however be careful to ensure that classical music does not become massical and lose its sanctity.