The Best of Kumar Gandharva (Vocal Hindustani Classical) (Audio CD) | Kumar Gandharva Music Today (2003)

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The best of series

"The best of series" features the best of classical ragas captured in voice and instrument by the doyens of Indian classical music. The series has been specially conceived with faster classical compositions. The renditions have also been kept concise so that the listener can enjoy a wider range of compositions. All this has been done, while maintaining the raga purity, sanctity of the style and the integrity of the composition. As we bring to you these timeless renditions, we hope you cherish them as much as we did.

Kumar Gandharva

Kumar Gandharva was a vocalist known for his revolutionary spirit. He was a path breaker and trendsetter in many spheres of the classical music. He was trained by professor Deodhar and Anjani Bai Malpekar

Although connected with the Gwalior gharana, Kumar Gandharva had his own distinctive style of singing, which was a blend of coassical and folk music. While performing, he woukd inest his renditions with unique newness and excellence and mesmerize his audiences.

A recipient Sangeet Natak Academy fellowship, kumar Gandharva was also honoured with the Padma Bhushan and D Litt, from the Vikram University.

This album features Raga Bhoopali, Malkauns, Shuddh Shyam, Shree, Hameer and Bhimpalasi.

Remastered & edited by G. Saraswati at "Swar Sudha" studios, Delhi

Raga Bhoopali - 09:56
Drut Khayal, Teentaal

Raga Malkauns - 05:55
Drut Khayal, Teentaal

Raga Shuddh Shyam - 10:47
Drut khayal, teentaal

Raga Shree - 08:47
Drut khayal, Teentaal

Raga Hameer - 11:16
Drut khayal, teentaal

Raga Bhimpalasi - 09:06
Drut khayal, teentaal