Raag Dhani | Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori & Divyansh Shrivastava | Santoor Jugalbandi

Dhrupad, Mahotsav, 2025 Pakhawaj: Dr. Ankit Parikh ‪@ankitparikhpakhawaj28‬ Alaap-Jod-Jhala 3:12 Composition in Chautaal 1:01:27 Composition in Sooltaal 1:22:49 Dhani is a captivating Raag, yet, rarely heard in full-form exposition, let alone in Dhrupad rendition. Accompanied by the lively meters of a sole Pakhawaj, Abhay Ji and Sh. Divyansh Shrivastava explore the Raag's endless possibilities through the sparkling expression of their Sopori Baaj, this time emphasizing its Dhrupad-Ang. The Alpatva Rishabh note, as Abhay Ji describes, excites such a feeling of wonder every time it is glided to. (I thank Vyanjana Art & Culture Society for making this one-of-a-kind musical offering available for the wider world. Originally scattered across 5 videos, I have compiled the complete performance here for a full immersive experience). #santoor #indianclassicalmusic #dhrupad #soporibaaj #abhaysopori #dhani