SUMEET ANAND PANDEY - MORNING MEDITATION

Cat. no: NXW76150-2
Format: CD
Barcode: 636943715024
Release Date: 23rd October 2020
Genre: World Music

Morning Meditation focuses on Dhrupad, the oldest genre of Hindustani classical singing from the 15th century that is still in practise today. Sumeet is a promising name in the nearly 300 years old Darbhanga Dhrupad
tradition. The purity in rendition of alap and composition highlight his authentic training in the Guru-Shishya tradition.

Sumeet Anand Pandey is a 10th-generation Dhrupad singer, a genre of Hindustani classical music that dates back to the 15th century and the most ancient form of Indian classical music still alive today.

There is no Indian musical heritage that has lasted the test of time this far, based on original documentation. Originally for meditative, spiritual and religious purposes, the ancient Dhrupad writings are often ‘in praise of the Almighty’.

As the artform progressed, it was adopted by more confined groups and eventually became popular in Courts of the Mughal Emperor and even among the masses. Immovable and permanent; spiritual, heroic, thoughtful... gradually developing to an accelerating rhythmic pulse. 

Sumeet has been interviewed on Indian TV: “listening to Sumeet was educational and made putting this web series together all worth it.”

Arteree TV And for cultural blogs such as Localturnon: “Dhrupad runs in his blood, we get close and personal with Sumeet to understand his journey, favourite moments and messages for the young budding artists...”

Sumeet broadcasts from All India Radio and regularly performs in music festivals across India.

Tracks: Raga Ahir Bhairav - Alap / Raga Ahir Bhairav - Shyam Sundar ko Pratah Samay / Raga Bhairav - Alap / Raga Bhairav - Sargam ki Bandish

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