Umakant Chaubey
Sir! I would like to know that
1- what role has Wajid Ali Shah has played to popularize the gener of thumri?
2.Had Muhammad Shah Rangeele
The Art of Thumri
This is a masterclass designed for learners of Indian Classical Music and Indian Classical Vocals.
Maestros Abhijit and Pt. Ajay Pohankar are on LivDemy bringing their deep understanding of the art of the Thumri.
This is a masterclass covering all the details and nuances one needs to properly understand Thumri, using resplendent examples. We'll be covering:
- Nuances of Thumri Singing
- Vital Expressions to Thumri Singing
- Purab Ang and Punjab Ang Thumris
- Expressions the most imp part of thumri singing
- Accents and how cultural upbringing makes a difference in the rendition of Thumri
Ending with beautiful, experiential sounds of Thumri, through the talented renditions of Abhijit Pohankar along with Pt. Ajay Pohankar.
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Abhijit Pohankar
Indian classical keyboardist & Fusion Music maestro/Music producer known for his unique style of blending traditional and modern music!One of the pioneers of playing INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC on a Keyboard!A disciple of Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma!
Known for his epic fusion album PIYA BAWARI which is considered a milestone in Indian
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Pandit Ajay Pohankar
Pandit Ajay Pohankar was born in a respected and educated family in Jabalpur on 24th February 1947. He started his training at the age of 5 under the guidance of his mother Dr. Susheela Pohankar, renowned scholar, musicologist & Kirana Gharana vocalist.
He was introduced to the North Indian.classical world as a star child prodigy at the age of 10
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23 January 2022
3:30PM GMT
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