March 19, 2013
by Mandar Karanjkar
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There is an old proverb that no new tree can grow under a giant tree. This proverb is often used to describe the situation of families of musicians. Many times, it happens that sons and daughters of legends find it … Continue reading
March 10, 2013
by Mandar Karanjkar
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Listening to Pt. Mukul Shivputra has always been like God’s grace. It comes and it goes. When it is there, you enjoy without bothering about anything else. Then suddenly, it goes. Then you pass on the days in the remembrance … Continue reading
February 7, 2013
by Mandar Karanjkar
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I don’t know actual year when this event took place. It was some ten years ago. I had gone to Mumbai to enjoy my vacations. My aunt lives at Chembur, in Mumbai. It was a normal rule for all of … Continue reading
January 1, 2013
by Mandar Karanjkar
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When I came to know about the news that some Pt. Vijay Koparkar is going to perform in Sawai Gandharva Festival 2012 and he is an engineer passed out from the same college from where I did my engineering, I … Continue reading
December 18, 2012
by Mandar Karanjkar
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Pt. Rajan and Pt. Sajan Mishra, one of the most famous musicians of India are exploring music and quenching the thirst of music lovers across the globe. I was aware of the fact that sons of Pt. Rajan Mishra, Ritesh … Continue reading
December 9, 2012
by Mandar Karanjkar
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In the time span of two weeks I had opportunities to listen to two famous musicians of India. Both of them play Sitar, one of the most delicate instruments in Indian Classical Music. I had listened to Ustaad Shujaat Hussain … Continue reading
March 20, 2012
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Each instrument is different just as each individual person is different. There are different ways of behaving with different kinds of persons according to their nature and their structure. Same thing holds true for the instruments also. To be more … Continue reading
January 22, 2012
by Mandar Karanjkar
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It has been almost an year. I turn my bike to the way going to Kalashree, the residence of late Maestro, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi. I know, he is not there, but still I cannot resist. I used to take this … Continue reading
January 14, 2012
by Mandar Karanjkar
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We are very often eager to listen to our favorite artists. It is a dream to have to artists together who are loved equally by us. Pune has given music lovers such opportunities many times. A few months ago, all … Continue reading
January 12, 2012
by Mandar Karanjkar
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Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is well known as a devoted driver and also a great car lover. I had an opportunity to observe Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia coming in a vintage just a few days ago. I think god was not satisfied … Continue reading