The Indian Bansuri

A series of classical music traditions of cultures from around the world...

Ronu Majumdar - The Indian Bansuri

In this album we explore the Hindustani classical tradition and its celebrated instrument the bansuri. With liner notes detailing the rich historical roots, this album features meditative and uplifting ragas which are thought to be therapeutic, healing and even encourage creativity.
Pandit Ronu Majumdar is a globally renowned, Grammy-nominated, multiple award-winning Bansuri flutist from the Hindustani tradition of Indian classical music. He is a pioneer in his field and was trained by Pt. Pannalal Ghosh and Pt. Ravi Shankar.
1. RAAG JAIJAIWANTI (Bageshri Ang - Hindustani base raga played at night) - 24:14
(Alap, jod)

2. BANDISH IN RUPAK TAAL (Drut Bandish - fast Hindustani classical raga) - 29:14
(rupak tal [7-beats] and teental [16-beats])

3. DHUN MISHRA SHIVARANJINI (mixed raga) - 7:02
(Dadra tal [6-beats])

Total playing time: 60:42 min.