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ಸಂಗೀತ ಗಂಗಾ ಕಾವೇರಿ | Sangeeta Ganga Kaveri
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಹಿಂದುಸ್ಥಾನಿ ಸಂಗೀತ ಪರಂಪರೆಯ ಕುರಿತು ವಿಚಾರ-ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿ
A Lecture-Demonstration on Hindustani Classical Tradition in Karnataka
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India takes pride in its two classical music systems: Carnatic and Hindustani. Karnataka holds the unique distinction of being the only state to have produced stalwarts in both traditions. The cultural and historical foundations for this phenomenon are particularly fascinating.
The Wadiyars of Mysore, renowned patrons of music, maintained significant cultural exchanges with the royal court of Baroda. The reciprocal visits of court musicians between these kingdoms profoundly influenced the development of both musical streams in Karnataka.
Over the centuries, all four major gharanas of Hindustani music have flourished in Karnataka. Indeed, the state’s contribution to classical music has been so significant that traditional scholars often look to Karnataka’s artists as exemplars of pure gayaki (vocal style).
This lecture-demonstration while exploring this remarkable musical heritage, aims to illuminate Karnataka’s extraordinary contribution to India’s classical music traditions.ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಹಿಂದುಸ್ಥಾನಿ ಸಂಗೀತ ಪರಂಪರೆ: ವಿಚಾರ-ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿ”
ಭಾರತವು ತನ್ನ ಎರಡು ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರೀಯ ಸಂಗೀತ ಪದ್ಧತಿಗಳಾದ ಕರ್ಣಾಟಕ ಸಂಗೀತ ಮತ್ತು ಹಿಂದುಸ್ಥಾನಿ ಸಂಗೀತದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆ ಪಡುತ್ತದೆ.
ಈ ಎರಡೂ ಪರಂಪರೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ದಿಗ್ಗಜರನ್ನು ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಿದ ಏಕೈಕ ರಾಜ್ಯವೆಂಬ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಗೌರವ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕಕ್ಕೆ ಸಲ್ಲುತ್ತದೆ. ಈ ವಿದ್ಯಮಾನದ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ಬುನಾದಿಗಳು ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಆಕರ್ಷಕವಾಗಿವೆ.
ಸಂಗೀತದ ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠ ಪೋಷಕರಾಗಿದ್ದ ಮೈಸೂರಿನ ಒಡೆಯರು, ಬರೋಡ ರಾಜ ದರ್ಬಾರಿನೊಂದಿಗೆ ಗಣನೀಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ವಿನಿಮಯವನ್ನು ಕಾಪಾಡಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದರು. ಈ ರಾಜ್ಯಗಳ ನಡುವಿನ ದರ್ಬಾರಿ ಸಂಗೀತಗಾರರ ಪರಸ್ಪರ ಭೇಟಿಗಳು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಎರಡೂ ಸಂಗೀತ ಧಾರೆಗಳ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಆಳವಾದ ಪ್ರಭಾವ ಬೀರಿವೆ.
ಶತಮಾನಗಳ ಕಾಲ, ಹಿಂದುಸ್ಥಾನಿ ಸಂಗೀತದ ನಾಲ್ಕು ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಘರಾನೆಗಳು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಅರಳಿ ಬೆಳೆದಿವೆ. ನಿಜವಾಗಿಯೂ, ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರೀಯ ಸಂಗೀತಕ್ಕೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಕೊಡುಗೆ ಎಷ್ಟು ಗಮನಾರ್ಹವಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದರೆ, ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ವಿದ್ವಾಂಸರು ಶುದ್ಧ ಗಾಯಕಿ (ಗಾಯನ ಶೈಲಿ)ಗೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಕಲಾವಿದರನ್ನು ಮಾದರಿಯಾಗಿ ಪರಿಗಣಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ.
ಈ ಉಪನ್ಯಾಸ-ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನವು ಈ ಅದ್ಭುತ ಸಂಗೀತ ಪರಂಪರೆಯನ್ನು ಅನ್ವೇಷಿಸುತ್ತಾ, ಭಾರತದ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರೀಯ ಸಂಗೀತ ಪರಂಪರೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಅಸಾಧಾರಣ ಕೊಡುಗೆಯನ್ನು ಬೆಳಕಿಗೆ ತರಲು ಉದ್ದೇಶಿಸಿದೆ.
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Nagarajrao Havaldar
Dr. Nagaraj Rao Havaldar is one of the leading vocalists of Hindustani Classical music from Bangalore. He has had extensive training in the tradition of Kirana Gharana from Pandit Madhava Gudi, himself a prime disciple of the Kirana maestro Bharatha ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi.
Dr. Havaldar has also had immense training in the tradition of Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana from Pandit Panchakshari Swami Mattigatti, a senior disciple of Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur. He holds the “Sangeetha Ratna” degree in Hindustani Classical Music from Karnataka University, Dharawad. A gold medalist in M.A. (History and Archaeology), Dr. Havaldar holds a Doctorate in Music from Karnataka University, his doctorate thesis being ‘History of Music in Karnataka, and the Legacy of Mysore Kings towards its growth.’ From 1988 to 1991, Dr. Havaldar served with All India Radio as a Programme executive. However, he quit his employment to fully involve himself into Classical Music. He is a Grade ‘A’ Artiste with the All India Radio and Doordarshan.
Dr. Havaldar is a pioneer in popularizing the Kannada Khayal, by adapting the Vachanas of shivasharanas (12th century), the literary works of Haridasa, and suitable contemporary poetry in Kannada to the traditional khayal form.
He is the founder president of Sunaada art foundation Bangalore which is dedicated to promote, propagate , preserve Indian classical music since 2005. Conceptualised by Dr. Havaldar, and directed by T.N. Seetaram, “Raagadhaare”, a television series broadcast on Doordarshan, stands as an exemplary in bringing the “Kannada Khayal” to limelight. Another of his concepts, “Swaradhaare”, a Doordarshan television series researched, mentored and presented by him, and produced by the Azim Premji University, presents the biographies of some of Karnataka’s great musicians. “The Bhagavadgeeta” translated to Kannada by NR Rao, and sung by Dr. Havaldar which is also blended into several Ragas, is a unique effort to bring The Geeta to a wider audience. He has published an album of eight Raga recitals for the NIMHANS, to assist their research on music therapy for children. He has also performed at the Tihar Jail for the benefit of the inmates. He has published many of his Khayal and devotional compositions over the decades.
Kedarnath Havaldar
Kedarnath Havaldar is a Hindusthani Classical Tablist based out of Bangalore. His Father Pt.Dr. Nagraj Rao Havaldar is a renowned hindusthani classical vocalist. Mother Mrs. Sudhamayi Havaldar is a graduate in fine arts from the fine arts college, Mysore. Kedar’s father-in-law is Vidwan. Tirumale Srinivas who is a renowned Carnatic classical vocalist and versatile composer. Kedars journey in music began as a student of vocal music under his fathers guidance. Gradually he was fascinated by the possibilities of laya and tala. His initial training in tabla began under the guidance of Pt. Rajgopal Kallurkar who is renowned teacher of farrukhabad gharana. This tutelage for 10 years initiated kedar to blossom as compenant soloist and accompanist.
His quest for knowledge guided him to Pt. M. Nagesh, another dedicated teacher and a disciple of legendary Pt. Puttaraja Gawai. Nagesh’s vast experience and interaction with many musicians has been carefully handed over to kedar. Presently, Kedar is “Gandabandh” disciple of Pt. Samir Chatterjee who is an internationally renowned tabla maestro. Kedar in the year 2010 went to New Jersey USA to learn tabla in the true gurukula order for two years. On his gurus advice he returned to India, completed his masters in tabla securing distinction and gold medal. His learning from Pt. Samir Chatterjee is an ongoing process.
Kedar is extremely previlaged to receive a special talim of vocal accompaniment under the great masters like Pt. Madhava gudi, Pt. Panchakshari Swamy Mattigatti who are his father Dr. Nagraj Rao’s gurus. He has got lot of insights into the vocal accompaniment from his father Dr. Havaldar and Pt. Indudhar Nirody. Kedar has performed with young and vetran artists in India and Abroad, for vocal, instrumental, dance, film, documentaries and drama’s at very many prestigious venues. He has played for many recording projects.
