Music of India Traditional and Classical (1951) CD

"This item is part of the Folkways (Cook, or Paredon, or Monitor) archives.  The original liner notes from the LP are included."

The traditional and classical music of India has developed over many centuries and continues to thrive as a dominant art form. The music of this collection showcases the practice of music for numerous occasions which may be as specific as to the time of day as shown by the following: “Unnaippol,” a striking morning piece, “Raga Saarang,” to be played at mid-day, or “Theruva Theppo” which is sung during the evening.  Performers below.

     101      Unnaippol      Turaiyur M. Rajagopala Sarma      3:19     
     102     Unnaippol     Turaiyur M. Rajagopala Sarma     3:15    
     103     Sangeeta Gnamamu     Kumari Shyamala     3:20    
     104     Theruva Theppo     D.K. Pattamal     3:19    
     201     Raga Bhairari     Master Dattopant and Group     3:05    
     202     Raga Saarang     Master Dattopant and Group     3:05    
     203     Aag Mere Ghar Pritam     Kumari Juthika Ray and orchestra     3:10    
     204     Nravadhi Sugadha     T.N. Rajarathnam Pillai     3:20    
     205     Parmaarth Cha Panth Vikat Nach     Dattopant     3:11