Ragamala Concert Recordings: V.G. Karnad, 1982-05-14

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ragamala
Title
Ragamala Concert Recordings: V.G. Karnad
Dates
1982-05-14
Quantity
7 items  :  EC-4 reels (7 1/2 ips, 2 track, stereo, 7"); WT-3 reels (7 1/2 ips, 2 track, stereo, 10"); Duration: 2:20:50
Collection Number
1984050
Summary
Concert recorded in Seattle, 5/14/82.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Unrestricted: collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Ragamala is a Seattle-based non-profit, founded in 1981, that "strives to advance the traditional performing arts of South Asia through exceptional programming" in the Puget Sound region. Their main activities include putting on concerts and recitals showcasing traditional musical and dance performances from South Asia, as well as lectures, interviews, and demonstrations.

For more information, visit their website: https://ragamalaseattle.wordpress.com

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Original recorded by Niranjan Benegal on cassette (TDK SA-C90, Dolby)

Performers: V.G. Karnad/flute; Omar Gulwadi/tabla.

Contents: Tape 1 - Puriya Dhanasari (alap, vilambit-jhumra tal, drut-ektal (incomplete)); Tape 2 - Puriya Dhanasari (drut-ektal, continued), Khamaj (thumri), Harisadhwani; Tape 3 - Tabla solo ("Ganesh Paran," "older compositions"), Darbari (alap), Behag (alap, vilambit-ektal, drut-tintal) (incomplete)); Tape 4 - Behag (drut-tintal, continued), "Bhatiali" (Bengali folk song)

Other: WT set on 3 reels rather than 4 (Rag on .3 EC continues on .4 EC so they were combined).

Durations of EC set (4 reels): 44:50, 41:15, 43:50, 10:55.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Classical Music, Hindustani
  • Concerts
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Flute
  • Music--India
  • Tabla music

Geographical Names

  • Asia
  • India--Asia--South Asia
  • North India
  • Seattle (Wash.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Sound recordings

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Gulwadi, Omar (performer)
    • Karnad, V.G. (performer)