Morning Meditation – Darbhanga Dhrupad Tradition

Sumeet Anand Pandey
Morning Meditation – Darbhanga Dhrupad Tradition
The most ancient form of Indian classical music performed by 10 th generational singer
Sumeet Anand Pandey is a 10th generational Dhulap singer, a genre of Hindustani classical music that dates back to the 15 th century and the most ancient form of Indian classical music still alive today. There is no Indian heritage that has lasted the test of time this far, based on original documentation.

Morning Meditation focuses on Dhrupad, the oldest genre of Hindust_ni classical music from the 15th century that is still in practise today. Sumeet is a promising name in the nearly 300-year-old Darbhanga Dhrupad tradition. The purity in rendition of al_p and composition highlight his authentic training in Guru-Shishya tradition.

Raga Ahir Bhairav (46:24 min.)
1. Alap - 33:10.
2. “Shyam Sundar ko Pratah Samay” in chartal (12-beats) - 13:14

Raga Bhairav (18:34 min.)
3. Alap - 11:06
4. “Sargam ki Bandish” in sooltal (10-beats) - 7:28

Total playing time: 65:05 min.