#1809: Program #1809

New Sounds | May 24, 2010
Wasifuddin Dagar, vocalist in the ancient Indian tradition known as dhrupad, performs in the WNYC studio and discusses the unbroken 20-generation chain of performers in the Dagar family.

PROGRAM #1809, with Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar, live

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RECORDING

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Indra Kishore Mishra

The Lyrical Tradition of Dhrupad, Vol. 3

Rag Bageshri, excerpt [1:30]

Makar #CD014. 9 rue Quincampoix, 75004 Paris, France.

Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar & ensemble

Live

Rag Chandrakauns [10:00]

Rag Bihag/Rag Durga [17:00]

Wasif Dagar's father and uncle have recorded numerous classic CDs of Indian dhrupad as the "Dagar Brothers." Their CDs are now hard to find but still available in better online or retail outlets.

Ensemble Gilles Binchois & Aruna Sairam Ensemble

Live, Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, June 26, 2000

Gurunata/Kyrie [7:00]

For further information on this annual festival of world sacred music traditions in Morocco, visit www.fezfestival.com

*In most better stores; in NY, try J&R on Park Row, Tower Records, Virgin megastore at Times Square, HMV, Other Music on 3rd St., etc.

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