C. P. Rele
Encyclopedia
Dr. C.P. Rele was a Hindustani classical music
ian who specialized in singing, teaching, and composing khyal
.
Rele witnessed, at very close quarters, the training and the growth of Kumar Gandharva
, and was widely considered an authority on Kumar Gandharva's musical style. More about his long musical association and friendship with Kumar Gandharva can be found in his book, Kumar Maajhaa Sakhaa.
Apart from Kumar Maajhaa Sakhaa and Gunjan, Rele was the author of a work on Raga Sangeet
, entitled Svara Pravaaha, a reference text for students, musicians and scholars, that enhances learning and teaching of raga sangeet at music institutions and university departments. This text was published by the Samvaad Foundation.
Hindustani classical music
Hindustani classical music is the Hindustani or North Indian style of Indian classical music found throughout the northern Indian subcontinent. The style is sometimes called North Indian Classical Music or Shāstriya Sangeet...
ian who specialized in singing, teaching, and composing khyal
Khyal
Khyal is the modern genre of classical singing in North India. Its name comes from an Arabic word meaning "imagination". It is thought to have developed out of the qawwali singing style. It appeared more recently than dhrupad, is a more free and flexible form, and it provides greater scope for...
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Rele witnessed, at very close quarters, the training and the growth of Kumar Gandharva
Kumar Gandharva
Kumar Gandharva or Shivaputra Siddharamayya Komkallimath was a Hindustani classical singer, famous for his unique vocal style, refusal to be bound by the tradition of any gharana, and his innovative genius...
, and was widely considered an authority on Kumar Gandharva's musical style. More about his long musical association and friendship with Kumar Gandharva can be found in his book, Kumar Maajhaa Sakhaa.
Apart from Kumar Maajhaa Sakhaa and Gunjan, Rele was the author of a work on Raga Sangeet
Raga
A raga is one of the melodic modes used in Indian classical music.It is a series of five or more musical notes upon which a melody is made...
, entitled Svara Pravaaha, a reference text for students, musicians and scholars, that enhances learning and teaching of raga sangeet at music institutions and university departments. This text was published by the Samvaad Foundation.