Along with Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Vilayat Khan, he emerged - TopicsExpress



          

Along with Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Vilayat Khan, he emerged as one of the leading exponents of the Sitar and is regarded as a legend of Indian classical music. A student of the legendary Baba Allauddin Khan, he was known for his technical virtuosity and clinical execution. He considered Indian music as a spiritual rather than a worldly path an so he once wrote: Indian music is based on spiritualism; that is the first word, you must keep it in your mind. Many people misunderstand and think its got something to do with religion—no, absolutely no! Nothing to do with religion, but spiritualism—Indian music was practiced and learned to know the Supreme Truth. Mirabai, Thyagaraja from the South, Haridas Swami, Baiju—all these great composers and musicians were wandering saints; they never came into society, nor performed in society. He is often revered for his mastery in both melodic and rhythmic aspects of Indian music. His unique style of sitar playing is considered to have completeness, emotion and depth. Nikhil Banerjee was born on October 14, 1931. Regards.
Posted on: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 09:05:34 +0000

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