SANGEET KENDRA
Opposite the Underbridge,Shahibaug,Ahmedabad-38004. India Phone:2863445

Sangeet Kendra was established in 1948 for the conservation of Indian music. It is a non-profit organization with a focus on 20th Century Hindustani vocal music.

As an offering to Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande, whose methodology, insight and non-partisan approach has been the source of our inspiration, we present selected material from our archives. The content is musically and historically relevant. It has been minimally restored and remains unedited to maintain its original identity.

Our first publication presents 6 masters representing Dhrupad, Khayal and Thumri (Baithak Series). Subsequently we have added new titles in the Baithak Series as well as some rare examples of instrumental music (Vadya Series).

Our first Publication presents 6 masters representing Dhrupad, Khayal and Thumri.


The CDs are available online through www.underscorerecords.com



Ustad Nasir Zahiruddin Dagar & Ustad Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar
CD 1 (SK 008) : 
Track
Content
Duration
Track 1 
Raga Bhatiyar – Alap (Vilambit) 
            
41:10 
Track 2 
Raga Bhatiyar – Alap (Madhyalaya) 
           
10:05
Track 3 
Raga Bhatiyar – Alap (Drut) 
            
02:36
Track 4 
Raga Bhatiyar – Dhurpad
            
18:35
CD 2 (SK 009) :
Track 1 
Raga Hindol -  Alap
           
20:22
Track 2 
Tala Chautala - Bandish
            
02:42
Track 3 
Raga Lalit - Alap
           
18:29
Track 4 
Tala Chautala - Bandish
            
02:15
Track 5 
Raga Bilaskhani Todi - Alap
            
16:24
Track 6 
Tala Chautala  Bandish
            
03:19
CD 3 (SK 011) :
Track 1 
Raga Shuddha Sarang – Alap 
             16:13 
Track 2 
Raga Shuddha Sarang – Dhrupad 
             03:47 
Track 3              11:26 
Track 4 
Raga Kedar – Dhrupad 
             04:04 
Track 5 
Raga Des – Alap
             18:28
Track 6 
Raga Des – Dhrupad
             03:52
CD 4 (SK 010) :
Track 1 
Raga Lalita Gauri  -  Alap (Vilambit)
             38:14
Track 2 
Raga Lalita Gauri  -  Alap (Madhyalaya)
             11:01
Track 3 
Raga Lalita Gauri  -  Alap (Drut) 
             08:13
Track 4 
Raga Lalita Gauri - Bandish (Chautala)
             12:34 
CD 5 (SK 020) :
Track 1 
Raga Deshi - Alap (Vilambit)
             49:34
Track 2 
Raga Deshi - Alap (Madhyalaya)
             18:37
Track 3 
Raga Deshi - Alap (Drut)
             03:36
CD 6 (SK 021) :
Track 1 
Raga Deshi  -  Bandish (Tala: Dhamar) 
             20:02
Track 2 
Raga Sohini  -  Alap
             43:58
Track 3 
Raga Sohini - Bandish (Tala: Chautala)
             03:08
Ustad Ishtiaq Hussain Khan
Rampur Sahaswan Gharana
CD 1 (SK 015) :
Track
Content
Duration
Track 1 
Raga Jhinjhoti – Alap
             13:31
Track 2 
Raga Jhinjhoti – (Khayal Vilambit Ektala)
             27:08
Track 3              05:41
Track 4 
Raga Desh – (Tarana Drut Ektala)
             07:31
Track 5 
Raga Jangala (Tappa)
             18:06
Surashree Kesarbai Kerkar
Alladiya Gharana 
CD 1 (SK 016) :
Track
Content
Duration
Track 1              38:03
Track 2 
Raga Jaijaivanti Drut Khayal (Teentala)
             09:56
CD 2 (SK 017) :
Track 1 
Raga Malkauns Khayal (Teentala)
             30:26
Track 2 
Raga Bhairavi Thumri (Aadhaa/Jat)
             20:35
CD 3 (SK 018) :
Track 1 
Raga Bilaval Ka Prakar Khayal (Jhaptala)
             31:18
Track 2 
Raga Gandhari Vilambit Khayal (Adachautala)
17:01
Track 3 
Raga Gandhari Drut Khayal (Teentala)
             09:11
CD 4 (SK 019) :
Track 1 
Raga Khat Khayal (Jhaptala)
             29:35
Track 2 
Raga Kafi Thumri (Deepchandi)
             25:14
Ustad Nazakat Ali Khan & Salamat Ali Khan
Sham Chaurasi Gharana  
CD 1 (SK 012) :
Track
Content
Duration
Track 1 
Raga Yaman – Part I(Vilambit Jhoomra) 
             65:51
CD 2 (SK 013) : 
Track 1 
Raga Yaman – Part II

(Taraanaa in Jhaptala), (Khayal in Drut Teentala),
(Taraanaa in Drut Teentala) 
            31:57 
CD 3 (SK 014) : 
Track 1             33:44 
Track 2 
Raga Mishra Pahadi – (Thumri)
            25:46
Track 3 
Raga Sindh Bhairavi – (Thumri)
            15:25 
Ustad Sharafat Hussain Khan Agra Gharana
CD 1 (SK 004) : 
Track
Content
Duration
Track 1 
Raga Savani – Alap (Vilambit) 
            26:19
Track 2 
Raga Savani – Alap (Madhya)
            15:46
Track 3 
Raga Savani – Alap (Drut) 
            05:01
Track 4 
Raga Savani – Khayal Vilambit Ektala
            24:05
CD 2 (SK 005) : 
Track 1 
Raga Savani – Khayal Drut Teentala
            16:25
Track 2             16:04
Track 3 
Raga Sohini – Khayal Drut Teentala
            13:54
CD 3 (SK 006) : 
Track 1 
Raga Jaijaivanti – Khayal Vilambit Ektala
            50:10
Track 2 
Raga Savani – Khayal Drut Teentala
            16:35
CD 4 (SK 007) : 
Track 1 
Raga Ramkali – Khayal Vilambit Ektala
            46:12
Track 2 
Raga Ramkali – Khayal Drut Teentala
            12:45
Track 3 
Raga Bhairavi – Dadra 
            09:59
Badi Motibai Poorab Thumri
CD 1 (SK 002) : 
Track
Content
Duration
Track 1 
Raga Bageshree– Khayal (Vilambit & Drut)-
(Vasant Ritu Bahaar; Piyaa Sang Karat Boli Tholi)
            31:18
Track 2 
Raga Mishra Khamaj – Thumri 
(Bahiyaan Naa Maroro Giridhaari)
            18:14
Track 3 
Raga Mishra Khamaj – Dadra 
(Paani Bhare Ri Kaun Albele Ki Naar Jhamaajham)
            13:10
Track 4 
Raga Kafi – Tappa (Saiyaadman)
            07:40
CD 2 (SK 003) : 
Track 1 
Raga Mishra Khamaj – Thumri
(Tori Tirachhi Nazar Laage Pyari Re)
            31:57
Track 2 
Raga Mishra Khamaj – Thumri
(Sab Ban Ambuvaa Mahurilaa)
            14:51
Track 3 
Raga Bhairavi – Thumri
(Nahak Laaye Gawanavaa)
            15:10
CD 3 (SK 003) :   
Track 1 
Raga Kamod  – Khayal
14:35
Track 2
Raga Mishra Sindhura  – Thumri

14:32
Track 3
Raga Bageshree – Khayal
29:45
Track 4
Raga Mishra Kafi – Tappa
06:33
Track 5
Raga Mishra Jhinjhoti – Tappa
04:27
   
Siddheshwari Devi Poorab Thumri
CD 1 (SK 001) : 
Track
Content
Duration
Track 1             16:53
Track 2 
Rasa Ki Boond Pari - Thumri 
            17:30
Track 3 
Jhamak Jhuki Aayi - Jhula 
            14:37
Track 4 
E Ri Haanri Nanandiyaa - Thumri 
            14:21
Track 5 
Ranaaji Main Bairaagan  Hungi - Bhajan 
            03:53
 
CD 1 (SK 032) :   
Track 1
saba rasa barase nayanavã
13:10
Track 2
śama bhaĩ bina śyãma 
13:18
Track 3
are guĩyã daravajavã me
25:15
Track 4
ãvo ãvo nagariyã 
21:37
 
Rasoolanbai Poorab Thumri
CD 1 (SK 022) : 
Track
Content
Duration
Track 1 
Matukiyan Mori Chhina Layi - Thumri 
            23:06
Track 2 
Mandiya Ke Raje Maan - Tappa
            10:34
Track 3 
Eri Daiyan Motiyan Heraye Gaye - Chaiti
            12:15
Track 4 
Chait Ki Nindiyan - Chaiti
            15:43
Track 5 
Lal Baalaa Joban - Tappa
            05:52
CD 2 (SK 023) : 
Track 1 
Javo Javo Mat Karo Rar – Bandish ki Thumri
            12:09
Track 2 
Kaun Gali Gaye Shyam - Thumri
            09:40
Track 3 
Man Raji Rakhna Ve - Tappa
            11:16
Track 4 
Eri Paniya Jo Bharana Gayi - Dadra
            11:32
Track 5 
Aajaa Gumani Yaar Ve - Tappa
            06:42
Track 6 
Piya Milan Hum Jayibo Rama - Chaiti
15:38
Track 7             09:56
     
Ustad Amir Khan Indore Gharana
 
CD 1 (SK 030) :     
Track 1
Raga Hem Kalyan  (Khayal Vilambit Teen Taal)
29:51
Track 2
Raga Hem Kalyan  (Tarana in Drut Teen Taal)
05:49
Track 3
Raga Shuddha Sarang  (Khayal Vilambit Ektal)
28:41
     
Pt. Dinkar Kaikini
 
CD 1 (SK 033) :     
Track 1
Raga Salagvarali
64:30
Track 2
Raga Hindol Bahar
06:27
     
     
Gangubai Hangal Kirana Gharana
 
CD 1 (SK 035) :     
Track 1
Raga Maru Bihag – Khayal - (Vilambit Ektal)
46:09
Track 2
Raga Basant – Drut Khayal – (Teentaal)
16:40
Track 3
Raga Bhairavi – (Punjabi)
08:42
     
 
Vadya Series
  
     
Pt. Hanuman Prasad Mishra Sarangi - Banaras
 
CD 1 (SK 024) :     
Track 1
Mishra Gara - Thumri
12:40
Track 2
Khamaj - Tappa
04:09
Track 3
Chaiti
07:04
Track 4
Raga Puriya Kalyan – Vilambit & Drut
37:28
Track 5
Pilu – Thumri
10:15
     
Ustad Asad Ali Khan Been
Beenkar Rajabali Khan – Gharana Jaipur
 
CD 1 (SK 025) :     
Track 1 Raga Bhimpalasi -  Alap 39:58
Track 2 Raga Bhimpalasi -  Composition in Chautal 21:45
     
Ustad Nizamuddin Khan Tabla - Delhi Gharana
 
CD 1 (SK 026) :     
Track 1
Tala Teentala – Part  I
63:31
CD 1 (SK 027) : 
Track 2
Tala Teentala – Part  II
30:04
     
Pt. Ravishankar Upadhyay
Pakhawaj - Gaya Gharana
 
CD 1 (SK 028) :     
Track 1 Tala Chautala 62:41
Track 2 Tala Dhamar 12:26
     
Pt. Rajiv Taranath Sarod - Mahiyar Gharana
 
CD 1 (SK 029) :    
Track 1
Raga Lom – Alap, Jod, Jhala
38:34
Track 2
Raga Desh Malhar – Gat in Vilambit and Drut Teental
39:15
     
Zia Mohiuddin Dagar Sitar and Been
  
CD 1 (SK 034) :    
Track 1
Sitar – Raga Miyan Malhar  (Alap)
28:39
Track 2
Been – Raga Darbari Kanada  (Alap)
28:49
     


We would like to express our appreciation for the support received from professional musicians. We are indebted to Bharatidevi Sarabhai Trust for its unfailing and generous help in realising this project. To Nikhil Mehta we are grateful for his dedication and care in digital conversion and for professional advice on the preservation and restoration of the archival material. Our profound thanks to Gira Sarabhai for her invaluable direction and help in preparing the graphics. And to Dr. Anjan Chakravarti, Pria Devi and Pallavi Mayor for their sensitive and meticulous editing of the text.


Contact Information

Secretary
SANGEET KENDRA
“The Retreat”, Opp. The Underbridge,
Shahibaug, Ahmedabad – 4.
Gujarat , INDIA

Tel : 91 79 22863445( 11.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. IST )

Email : sangeetkendra@yahoo.com