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India has more recorded singers than almost any country, across classical, film, folk, devotional and pop music, and in more than 20 languages. That makes any “best of” list an argument. This one is built for listeners and learners. For each of the 50 singers, you get their dates, what they are known for, songs to start with, and one specific thing to listen for

Raga Bhairav (राग भैरव) is a morning raga in Hindustani classical music. It uses seven swaras, including komal Re and komal Dha, to create a serious, peaceful and devotional mood.

Raga Bhairav belongs to the Bhairav Thaat and is traditiona...

A keyboard is often one of the first musical instruments children learn to play. It introduces them to melodies, rhythms, chords, and the joy of making music. Whether your child is just beginning their musical journey or has been attending keyboard classes for a while, keeping their instrument clean is an important part of taking care of it.

Over time, keyboards collec...

Gharana (घराना) in Hindustani classical music is a traditional school of musical thought and performance. Each gharana has its own approach to singing, playing instruments, interpreting ragas and teaching music.

The word gharana comes from the Hindi word ghar, meaning ‘house’ or ‘family’. Traditionally, musical knowledge passed from one generation of musicians to anoth...

Purandara Dasa, born Srinivasa Nayaka, c. 1484–1564, was a composer, poet, and Haridasa saint from Karnataka. He is called the Father of Carnatic Music – Karnataka Sangeeta Pitamaha – because he shaped the beginner lesson system that Carnatic students still follow today, not because he invented the tradition.