Re: REQUEST : Traditional music/ragas for classical bhajans?

Posted By Y. Malaiya (malaiya@cs.colostate.edu)
Thu, 26 Jun 1997 16:52:44 -0600

Peregrine McGehee wrote:

> I am looking for references that indicate the traditional melodies (or
> ragas) associated with some of the classical medieval bhajans. Mostly
> interested in Mirabai, but would also like to learn related works -
> such as by Tulsidas.
>
> Is there a standard reference for this kind of stuff - or - do most
> people just follow versions recorded by artists such as MSS?
>
> Note: I don't have a formal music teacher (I'm in rural Hawaii)
> but I am managing the lead vocals and harmonium for a satsang group.

Possibly Chaitanya Kabir (eyoung29@mail.idt.net) can answer your
question.
He specilizes in the music of the mystics of North India. His web page:
http://www.batish.com/IMTD/usa/boulder.html

Yashwant

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