Ancient Classical Music of India, Rakesh Chaurasia

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Rakesh Chaurasia

Bansuri-Indian flute

Like Zakir Hussain, Rakesh Chaurasia comes from Indian classical music royalty. His uncle, Pandit Hariprasad Chaursia, is widely considered the greatest bansuri player in India, and Rakesh — who started playing at age five — is deemed his most brilliant student. Not only has he mastered the techniques of Indian classical music, he has developed additional techniques allowing him to venture into other styles of playing, particularly with his crossover band Rakesh and Friends. A composer as well as flautist, he has written and performed on numerous Indian movie soundtracks, and in 2007 was awarded the Indian Music Academy Award.

Chaurasia Presentation Video (full length with drum and sitar)

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Gloriously long, relaxing and full of movement.This style of music is among the world's most ancient.Hope you enjpy it. You likely will if you enjoy either jazz or classical music.

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Chipatti Music.....your favorite ( Grin).

[Sirius Lee]

I like the subtle and clever way they kept modulating to different keys.

I'm kidding of course! Still, it wasn't awful.

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Such a simple instrument, the simple flute so full of nuance , even percussive quality.

The man is a master.

BUt I am listening and thinking of Chipattis instead of pancakes....gotta turn it off ! LOL.