Pandit Anant Manohar Joshi: His Gayaki and Legacy in Khyal Vocalism-Dr. Ranjani Ramachandran
Pandit Anant Manohar Joshi: His Gayaki and Legacy in Khyal Vocalism-pdf Assistant Professor, Department of Hindustani Classical Music, Sangit Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Abstract Khyal vocalism in North Indian classical music or Hindustani music, has immense stylistic diversity represented through different gharanas. The musical style or gayaki of practitioners in every gharana has always been reinterpreted across generations. This paper examines the contributions of Gwalior gharana khyal vocalist Pt. Anant Manohar Joshi and his role in sustaining an aesthetically cogent style represented by some of the most successful vocalists in the 21st century. The introductory section gives a brief description about his rigourous musical training and inspirations that shaped his gayaki. The following section provides a detailed analysis of his music through an objective methodology based on specific parameters. The concluding section describes his musical legacy represented by practitioners who have provided fresh interpretations, and thereby helped in sustaining his vocalism. Read More …