Description
Title: Raga Chandrakauns/Megh
Artist: Indrakishore Mishra
Label: India Archives
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 731838107929
Genre: International
Release Date: 2005-06-21
Number of Discs: 1
Indrakishore Mishra is a dhrupad vocalist of the Bettiah Gharana founded by his ancestors, who served the court of Shahjehan, and migrated to Bettiah on the India-Nepal border. His art is sparse on artifice, rich in emotional energy: A forceful melodic style with a transparent sincerity. Chandrakauns is a late evening raga and is sung on the night of the full moon; Megh is associated with the rainy season.
Tracks:
1.1 Raga Chandrakauns: Alap ; Jor
1.2 Raga Chandrakauns: Dhrupad in Chautal
1.3 Dhrupad in Sulatal
1.4 Raga Chandrakauns: Tillana in Tintal
1.5 Raga Megh: Alap ; Jor
1.6 Raga Megh: Dhrupad in Sulatal
