Uday Bhawalkar: Meaning from Abstraction (Part Two) | Composition in Raga Chayanat

In part two of our interview with Uday Bhawalkar, he delves into the concept of "sadharani geet" and its connection to the Sangita Ratnakara, a 13th century musicological shastra on the theory of behind raga music. He later explains how vocal and instrumental music represent two sides of the same coin in dhrupad and how interconnected these approaches are in the modern age, advocating for humility as musicians come together. He concludes with a composition in Raga Chayanat accompanied by Sanjay Agle on pakhawaj. Learn more: www.soulforceproject.com/dhrupad Facebook: www.facebook.com/SoulForceProject Instagram: www.instagram.com/soulforceproject ___ 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Dhrupad in the 21st Century 2:16 Sadharani Geet 4:20 Instrumental & Vocal Dhrupad 7:04 Innovation in Dhrupad 9:53 Community in Dagar Bani 11:21 What Attracts People to Dhrupad 14:02 Composition in Raga Chayanat ___ Concept & Interviews by Paul Livingstone Editing by Rohan Kenjale & Purple Prism Studios Graphics & Design by Jimmy Sudekum Thanks to the support of the American Institute of Indian Studies and generous donors to this project.