The Genius of Pt. Basavraj Rajguru (Set of 3 Audio CDS)

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Item Code: IZZ647
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Pt. Basavraj RajguruSaregama India Ltd. (2011)
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Artist : Pt. Basavraj Rajguru
Cataglogue No: CDNF 151143-145
Format: Audio CD

About The Audio CD

The Genius Of Series
The world of Hindustani Classical Music comprises of Geniuses, both vocalist and instrumentalists. Their music emanates a divine spark. Be it their first recording or a phase of experimentation or perhaps a time when they reached a crescendo in their careers, each of these is a slice of history. And we at Saregama are proud custodians of these immortal moments.

In this series, we have compiled some of the finest performances of the legends, thereby showcasing the Genius of these Geniuses!

About The Artiste

Pt. Basavraj Rajguru
[24th August, 1920 to 21st July, 1991]
Padmabhushan Dr. Basavraj Rajguru, the legendary Classical Vocalist was born in Yeliwal a village in district Dharwad, Karnataka. He was gifted with a melodious voice spanning a range of 4 octaves. His converts and recordings with HMV made him a very popular artiste of his times.

Stalwarts like Gaanyogi Pt. Panchakshari Gavayi, Pt. Sureshbabu Mane, Pt. Sawai Gandharva and Pt. Neelkanthbuva have been his guiding forces. In his musical pursuit he imbibed various styles from the Kirana, Gwalior and Patiala Gharanas. His unique presentation led to the creation of the Rajaguru Parampara.

Besides being the recipient of the prestigious Padmashree and the Padmabhushan, other laurels such as the Sangeet-Ratna, Swarasamrat, Sangeet Sudhakar, Gaangandharva, Sangeet Natak Academy and a Doctrate were also bestowed upon him.

As a guru in the field of classical vocal he left behind a galaxy of disciples such as Somnath Mardur, Ganpati Bhat, Parmeshar, Shreepad and Shantaram Hegde, Muddumohan, Sangeeta Katti, Maheshkumar, Hanumant Dore and Shivanand Patil.

He established the Rajguru Sangeet Sabha in Dharwad, now run by his wife Bharatidevi and son Nijguna Rajguru. The Government has established a National Trust in his memory under the aegis of which musical activities will be conducted. These activities include the running of a music college, a museum and an annual music festival.

Dr. Basavrajji?s music continues to stay alive through his disciples.

About The Music

This three CD-pack comprises the best of Pt Basavraj Rajguru from Live Concert Recordings, thus justifying the series ?The Genius of.?

CD 1 consists of five Ragas. The album opens with two morning melodies in Raga Bhupali Todi and Raga Bilaskhani Todi followed by an afternoon raga Shuddha Sarang. The maestro has presented an interesting Ashta Raga Malika. The album concludes with a Thumri in Raga Bhairavi.

CD 2 opens with two morning melodies in Raga Bhatiyar and Raga Alahaiya Bilawal. The third selection is a rare morning Raga Jogia Asawari followed by a presentation in Raga Khambavati. The album concludes with the popular Raga Malkauns.

CD 3 opens with the afternoon raga Patdeep. The next two ragas are night melodies, namely, Raga Gorakh Kalyan and the concluding seasonal Raga Basant.

All three CDs are live recordings from concerts.

Contents

CD 1
1. Raga ? Bhupali Todi
Khayal Madhalaya Roopaktaal
Naiya Mori Paar
2. Raga ? Bilaskhani Todi
Khayal Madhyalaly Roopak Taal
Somiri Ban Aavat
Khayal Drut Teentaal
Balma Mora
3. Raga ? Shuddh Sarang
Khayal Vilambit Ektaal
Ja Re Kagwa
Khayal Drut Teentaal
Aaye Aaye Aaye Manmohan
4. Ashta Raga Malika
Khayal Vilambit Ektaal
Yaman Hameer
5. Raga ?Bhairavi
Thumri In Deepchandi Taal
Bajuband Khul Khul Jaye

CD 2
1. Raga ? Bhatiyar
Khayal Vilambit Ektaal
Barani Na Jaaye
Khayal Drut Teentaal
Jago Jago Pyare
2. Raga ? Alhaiya Bilawal
Khayal Vilambit Ektaal
Daiya Kahan Gaye
Khayal Drut Teentaal
Bin Dekhe Mohe Chain Na Aaye
3. Raga ? Jogia Asawari
Taal Deepchandi
Ho raja Mathura Kahe Ko Bisari
4. Raga ? Khambawati
Khayal Madhyalaya Jhaptaal
Sakhi Mukh Chandra
5. Raga ? Malkauns
Khayal Madhyalaya Teentaal
Sab Rang So Lage

CD 3
1. Raga ? Patdeep
Khayal Roopaktaal
Dhan Dhan Bhag
Khayal Drut Ektaal
Jhanan Jhanan Bajat
2. Raga ? Gorakh Kalyan
Khayal Vilambit Ektaal
Dhan Dhan Bhag
Khayal Drut Teentaal
Larje Jiya
3. Raga ? Basant
Khayal Jhaptaal
Barajo Na Mane
Tarana ? Drut Teentaal

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