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Jun 4, 2018 · Etymology. Ghazal spurred its roots from the Persian “qasida”, which is also a verse form that came to Iran from Arabia. Basically, “Qasida” was a panegyric penned down in praise of the emperor,...
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Musical literature, too, is silent in this respect. To begin with, the form was associated with singing girls who were not considered respectable at the time. Secondly, the form is usually considered light music and so, our musicologists and theoreticians can be blamed for not being very accommodative. Thirdly, since it was discussed in detail as a...
A sub-classification seems to be unavoidable in the sphere of the thumri-oriented ghazal. Barkat Ali’s efforts are replete with tappa, Begum Akhtar’s are not. Ali bursts upon the scene like a fresh force. His Patiala style is a combination of intricate and fast tonal patterns and thus, emotive use of words become possible. The tempo slackens, and i...
KL Saigal and Malika Pukhraj illustrate the movement towards the song-oriented ghazal. There is no improvisation, but deliberate and planned tonal movements and pauses along with a slow tempo, which allow the music to sink into one’s consciousness. The instrumentation is slight, but the tendency towards orchestration is marked. The trend culminates...
Mehdi Hasan and Farida Khanum deserve special analysis. Their singing is relaxed and assured and the listener experiences a soothing sensation. Na Ganwao Navak-e-Neem-Kash by Mehdi Hasan and Na Rawa Kahiye by Farida Khanum prove the efficacy of the low pitch. Our music directors continue to be fascinated by the high pitch, but lose out on the great...
The ghazal spread into the Indian subcontinent in the 12th century due to the influence of Sufi mystics and the courts of the new Islamic Sultanate, and is now most prominently a form of poetry of many Languages of South Asia and Turkey. [4]
Oct 26, 2017 · Hence, mano sang to a few ghazals that made the audience appreciate him as well. Mano was born in a Muslim family and his original name before entering into the industry was Nagoor Babu. After his entry into the industry he was rechristened as Mano by Ilayaraja.
Jan 11, 2019 · The ghazal written in Persian, the dominant literary language of central Asia and India, made remarkable impact and proved quite consequential in the development of the ghazal as an archetypal...
Talat Mahmood is regarded as one of the pioneers of ghazal singing in films. Referred to as the “Frank Sinatra of India,” Mahmood sang 747 songs in 12 Indian languages. Known for singing soft, somber ghazals in a silky voice filled with emotion, he helped shape the style of modern ghazal singing.
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May 22, 2015 · Where Did the Ghazal Come From? The ghazal, like many traditional poetic forms, originated as a spoken art form. Iranian, Indian, and Pakistani musicians would sing ghazals that evoked emotions related to love and loss.
