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The World's Musical Traditions, Vol. 10: Tabla Tarang--Melody on Drums
composed by Pandit Sri Kamalesh Maitra, 1928-2005 (International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM), 1996), 1 hour 17 mins
Pandit Kamelesh Maitra is the last master of the tabla tarang, a melodic instrument consisting of between ten to sixteen tuned tabla. Tarang means "waves" and aptly describes how rhythm and melody, even harmony, are woven into one flowing element. Trilok Gurtu, known for his eclectic percussion artistry in the...
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composed by Pandit Sri Kamalesh Maitra, 1928-2005 (International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM), 1996), 1 hour 17 mins
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Pandit Kamelesh Maitra is the last master of the tabla tarang, a melodic instrument consisting of between ten to sixteen tuned tabla. Tarang means "waves" and aptly describes how rhythm and melody, even harmony, are woven into one flowing element. Trilok Gurtu, known for his eclectic percussion artistry in the jazz world, accompanies on tabla. These four early morning todi create a mood of quietness and devotion: a unique audiophile CD wit...
Pandit Kamelesh Maitra is the last master of the tabla tarang, a melodic instrument consisting of between ten to sixteen tuned tabla. Tarang means "waves" and aptly describes how rhythm and melody, even harmony, are woven into one flowing element. Trilok Gurtu, known for his eclectic percussion artistry in the jazz world, accompanies on tabla. These four early morning todi create a mood of quietness and devotion: a unique audiophile CD with a richly illustrated 56-page booklet. 76 minutes. "A historic world music milestone." — Option Magazine
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Author / Creator
Pandit Sri Kamalesh Maitra, 1928-2005
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM)
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