The sarangi is a very common Indian classical music instrument and comes in many varieties. The sarangi is a small gut strings instrument is carved in a single piece of wood. The neck is fretless and the bridge is seated on a skin stretched over the body...

The rag is the most important concept that any student of Indian music should understand. The Hindi/Urdu word "rag" is derived from the Sanskrit "raga" which means "colour, or passion". It is linked to the Sanskrit word "ranj" which means "to colour"....

Bhangra is a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region in Southeast Asia. As many Bhangra lyrics reflect the long and often tradigious history of the Punjab, knowledge of Punjabi history offers important insights into the meaning...