The Great Heritage: Exclusive Archival Collection Ustad Bismillah Khan: Hindustani Classical Instrumental-Shehnai (Set of 3 Audio CDs) [Audio CD] Saregama (2010)

About the CDs The Vedas one of the oldest Indian scriptures have been the seat
of Indian classical Music. Indian classical Music is also said to have been
influenced by Indian folk Music. Being both elaborate and highly expressive
Indian classical much has withstood the onslaught of time and various
cultures. The pages of history also indicate the influence of Persian music on
Hindustani Classical music. Based melodically on Ragas and rhthmatically on
Talas this rich legacy lays emphasis on exploring the ragas and expounding the
finer nuances of the same. The proud history of Saregama stretches back over a
century to 1901. formerly known as the Gramophone company of India Ltd. And
more popularly as HMV (His Masters Voice) Saregama was established as the
first overseas Indian Branch of Electrical & Musical industries limited (EMI)
London, From producing the first song recorded in India in 1902 by the star of
yesteryears, Gauhar Jan, today Saregama has evolved into one of Indias premier
entertainment content companies. Saregama India Ltd. Is the custodian of over
half of all the music ever recorded in India. Saregama has the largest music
archive and catalogue in India. Each of the artistes features in this series
is a legend and has contributed greatly to putting Indian classical music on
the global map. Having imbibed musical knowledge in the Guru Shishya Parampara
they continued the tradition with their students too thus building on the rich
cultural heritage generation after generation. In this exclusive series aptly
named the great heritage series in its own inimitable style, Saregama brings
together the wealth of Indian classical music the artistes legacy and its own
brand equity built over the years. About the Artiste Ustad Bismillah Khan The
Shehnai is synonymous with the name Ustad Bismillah Khan. He was single
handedly responsi