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  Tanpura (Tambura) - Indian Drone Instrument
There are three main styles; the Miraj style, the Tanjore style and the small instrumental version sometimes called tamburi.
The Miraj style is the typical north Indian tanpura (tambura).
The Tanjore style of tambura is found in the south.
chandrakantha.com /articles/indian_music/tanpura.html   (388 words)

  
 Abdul Karim Khan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
He finally settled down in Miraj till his death in 1937 when returning from a concert tour of the south.
The thumri style he developed was also quite different from the poorab or punjabi ang.
He was also influenced by Rehmet Khan of the Gwalior gharana and adopted the direct style of presentation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abdul_Karim_Khan   (519 words)

  
 miraj global equity fund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Its aim is to provide the opportunity to invest in a vast array of companies around the world which adhere to Islamic principles while seeking high long-term returns.
The Miraj Global Equity Fund, with its broad global diversification and excellent investment strategy, provides Muslim investors a way to meet their investment objectives while maintaining their commitment to their faith.
At Miraj, style diversification is all we do; our fund is rigorously managed using strict guidelines to ensure style and preserve its uncompromising purity.
www.islamicity.com /banner/Miraj/MirajEnglish.htm   (505 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Miraj style, the favourite of Hindustani musicians, is the typical north Indian tanpura (tambura).
Typically between 3 to 5 feet in length, it is characterized by a pear shapped, well rounded tabali (resonator face) and non-tapering neck.
The Tanjore style, the favourite for Carnatic musicians, is found in the south.
www.cmoii.com /tanpurastyles.htm   (232 words)

  
 India travel guide,india tourism, vacations in india, tourism in india, travel guide to india, india travel tourism, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The story is recited in a quasi-dramatic style with emphasis on eloquent declarations with appropriately suggestive facial expressions and hand gestures.
Perhaps the most lyrical style of dance in India, Odissi follows unique body norms; the iconography of a whole culture is echoed in its structure.
The numerous postures of the style reflect specific moods and adorn the carved panels of the Konark Sun Temple.
www.toptourguide.com /music-and-dance.htm   (2123 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Her style is traditional, with a refreshing independent twist.
Miraj has been teaching middle eastern dance in the USA for fifteen years, and has made several teaching and performance tours of England since 1997, including performances for Members of Parliament.
Miraj and members of Troupe Miraj have appeared on network television annually since 1994, and Miraj has appeared in the made-for-television movie Siege-Castles at War, which appeared on The Discovery Channel in 1998.
www.chelydra.com /orientalodyssey2004.shtml   (957 words)

  
 MusicalNirvana - Articles on Ustad Abdul Karim Khan
Abdul Karim Khan was born in 1872 in Kirana near Kurukshetra in the Punjab.
The soothing quality of his specially cultivated voice, and his reposeful style of singing were such that the singer as well as his listeners forgot themselves in a sort of "trance".
At the loving insistence of his admirers, his body was taken in a special car to Madras, and thence to Miraj, crowds paying their last homage to the departed singer through out the journey.
www.musicalnirvana.com /hindustani/abdulkarimkhan_articles.html   (3545 words)

  
 Sangli Did You Mean sangli   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Miraj, also the capital of a former Princely State, is renowned for the manufacturing musical instruments.
Miraj has world-famous hospitals, such as Wanless Hospital, Siddhivinayak Cancer Hospital, and the Kripamayee Institute of Mental Science.
The twin cities of Sangli and Miraj have merged to form the largest urban agglomeration in Southern Maharashtra.
www.did-you-mean.com /Sangli.html   (1088 words)

  
 Miraj Members   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Jeff's roots began in the Bluegrass finger style in which he was a recording musician in Nashville.
Jeff is an intuitive guitarist whose ability and personal style is one of the foundations of Miraj.
To see Jay during a drum solo is to see a flurry of rhythm, style and technique.
www.patrose.com /Miraj/miraj_members.html   (312 words)

  
 Miraj: A spiritual or a physical journey?
When the incident of Miraj happened, what our prophet needed was a morale boost at the humiliating situation around him.
I thought his style is to pierce through the roof.
If you think that this incident of Miraj occurred in vision or in dream, and the journey was spiritual in nature, then you will find very logical answers to all the questions that I posed.
www.irfi.org /articles/articles_251_300/miraj.htm   (2288 words)

  
 Chalukya   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
For non-railway folks, both Miraj and Guntakal are no-name towns, but they are good sized railway junctions, and the railways get to name trains.
Breakfast served in the coach, after Miraj, was a double helping of Mumbai restaurant style idli vada (2 nos each) with chatni for Rs 15.
The current style of a sweetened milk-water mixture, poured into small size plastic cups, with tea bags, is not as good as pre-made tea, but serves the purpose.
www.me.iitb.ac.in /~narayan/train-food/chalukya-trip.html   (1319 words)

  
 Karma Recordings
This instrument is extremely difficult to play, as a consequence its popularity is on the decline.
This instrument has traditionally been associated with the kathak dance and the vocal styles of thumri, dadra and kheyal.
It is commonly used in folk music but is rarely heard in other styles.
www.karmarecordings.com /instruments.html   (1078 words)

  
 Indian Embassy, Manila Philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Unlike the Miraj style, the neck tapers toward the top, and te front plate is very flat.
Sarod is an instrument, which is derived from the rabab.
This instrument has traditionally been associated with the kathak dance and the vocal style of thumri, dadraI and kheyal.
www.embindia.org.ph /instruments.html   (663 words)

  
 Beliefnet.com
Martin Ling's style is definitely different from most of the other authors that I've read.
His style of narration or story telling keeping the chronology of events in order is superb.
What I found easy to follow was his style of keeping the chapters short, breaking the monotony of reading.
www.beliefnet.com /boards/message_list.asp?boardID=55660&discussionID=243107   (492 words)

  
 BTTF.com's Space-Time Continuum - Back to the Future™ Forums - Lenticular backpack from Mirajcaps
We must sell it for $59.00-------shipping included in the U.S. Please use this thread to discuss, so that Miraj has a better idea of which design to move forward on, and as to whether or not there will be a big enough demand for a $59.00 backpack.
Style 2 is more cool-looking, however it also seems a bit smaller than the style 1 model.
Style 2 elimates those pockets and has the netting to store things on the go.
www.bttf.com /forums/printthread.php?t=30965   (2683 words)

  
 Select Indian sitars, sarods, sarangi and tanpuras from India’s top artisans of miraj, calcutta and delhi.
Miraj made, exquisite sitar, full-sized pumpkin gourd, made with select, seasoned wood, with refined pen and wood engraving work on resonant tabli, fitted with an extra toomba for bright clear sound, rosewood pegs.
This exquisite Calcutta-made 15 string Swarmandal with four male-voiced tanpura strings is fast becoming the instrument of choice for self accompanied solo vocalists in India.
Keshav Music Imports carries single-gourd sitars in Vilayat Khan style and simple Karaj Pancham styles, as well as double-gourd sitars in the Ravi Shankar style.
keshav-music.com /strings.htm   (332 words)

  
 Belly Dance with Nimeera - Raqs Masala!
She focuses on studying the nuances between these different styles and the ways they have been blended and expanded along with the cultures they represent.
It is very important when studying different styles both to be able to accurately portray the distinct differences that make each style unique, and to be able to blend them creatively.
Her modern Persian style of dance is firmly rooted in her study in classical and traditional Persian dance, yet carries the free spirit of contemporary Persian dance.
members.cox.net /nimeera/biography.html   (799 words)

  
 Tanpura - Music World - AWD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
This 61 inch long male tanpura is made by A.B. Satarmaker, master craftsman of Miraj India.
The typical north Indian tanpura, favored by Hindustani musicians, is known as the Miraj style.
The ABS tanpuras have been hand crafted in Miraj for over 100 years by four generations of the Balasaheb family.
www.arnsdesign.com /MusicWorld/products.php?cat=59   (806 words)

  
 ZoomInfo Web Summary: Miriam McCallum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
A driving force behind The Miraj Partnership, Miriam brings her sales experience and business acumen to each client interaction, and uses her knowledge of advanced NLP techniques seamlessly.
She runs her own highly successful company, The Miraj Partnership and is active in giving back to the community by providing services to organisations and individuals for whom this level of transformational coaching would not normally be possible.
Miriam's training style is engaging, a truly passionate presenter and trainer; she enjoys her training programmes as much as her delegates!
www.zoominfo.com /directory/McCallum_Miriam_704219656.htm   (521 words)

  
 Elbahja Dancers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
She loves studying Ethnic styles of dance and is diligent in her efforts to keep authenticity and integrity in each of the styles she studies.
She has also been greatly influenced by Miraj of Harrisburg, learning tribal and jazz fusion to add a bit of sparkle to her dance.
The troupe is known throughout the The United States for their precision moves, unique style, and exciting choreographies.
www.elbahja-dance.com /dancers.shtml   (2275 words)

  
 Free-Minds, a place to discover Islam based on GOD Alone
In contrary, Allah has said that Miraj was a vision or ru'ya (surah Bani -Israil ayat 60).
This extraordinary vision was shown to our dear prophet when he was humiliated for years by the people around him.
If my style of writing irritated you, you will find more polite way of writing in this web site as well as the one mentioned in the above paragraph.
www.free-minds.org /articles/themessenger/miraj.htm   (2125 words)

  
 Middle Eastern Dance in Central Pennsylvania
Miraj says the food is fantastic ("nicely flavored, not spicy").
Hosted by Renata and Miraj, this is a great opportunity for dancers to experience dancing in an authentic Lebanese venue.
Beginner tribal style belly dance class at 7:30 pm on Mondays at The Movement Center.
www.personal.psu.edu /staff/m/m/mmm306/local.htm   (941 words)

  
 India Culture-Heritage Tours, Indian Music and Dance, Culture Tour Packages of India, Indian Tour Package, Culture ...
This dance form is believed to have been introduced to Kerala by the early Aryan immigrants & is performed only by the members of the Chkiar caste.
The story is recited in a quasi-dramatic style with emphasis on eloquent declarations with appropriately suggestive facial expressions & hand gestures.
The only accompaniments are the cymbals & the drum known as the mizhavu, made of copper with a narrow mouth on which is stretched a piece of parchment.
www.merukatours.com /music-dance.htm   (2095 words)

  
 Lenticular backpack from Mirajcaps - BTTF.com's Space-Time Continuum - Back to the Future™ Forums
\r\nPlease use this thread to discuss, so that Miraj has a better idea of which design to move forward on, and as to whether or not there will be a big enough demand for a $59.00 backpack.
Style one has more "pockets" it seems, I\'m concerned you might get less space actually to store stuff.
Style 2 is more sleek and stream-lined in my opinion.
www.bttf.com /forums/showthread.php?p=180560   (2071 words)

  
 [No title]
In any performance in the Hindustani or Karnatic styles, there are always three layers of musical activity: melody, rhythm, and a constantly sounding drone instrument.
The Miraj style of Tambura playing is the typical north Indian tanpura (tambura), the favorite of Hindustani musicians.
The Tambura measures between 3 to 5 feet in length., is characterized by a pear shaped, well rounded tabali (resonator face) and non-tapering neck.
www.aug.edu /~cshotwel/2001.Hinduism.htm   (2726 words)

  
 Jayanta Banerjee - Bansuri Virtuoso
Khan Saheb migrated to Miraj where he built a house of his own, and settled down.
Miraj now became the centre of his activities.
But he continued his musical tours all over the North and even into the far South.
www.bansuri.org /abdulkarim3.htm   (253 words)

  
 Review On Musical Instruments in General by kalyaniraat - MouthShut.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
One of the oldest instruments, also known as the ’Been’.The style of its construction is depicted on the walls of ancient temples.
Its pitch is determined by sliding the fingernail against the string rather than pressing it against a fingerboard(like violin).
It has been associated with the kathak dance and the vocal styles of thumri, dadra and khayal.
www.mouthshut.com /review/Musical_Instruments_in_General-42204-1.html   (1215 words)

  
 Dolmetsch Online - Music Dictionary T - Tb
originally a style of rhythmic speech or near-speech where the melody is free but the rhythm is strict, it is also a music genre or technique developed in the blues in the early 20th-century from influences including African music, British folk song, and the music-hall stage.
The relationship between the compadritos and the African-Argentine population in the Buenos Aires suburbs gave birth to the tango dance, which started as a result of the compadritos’ mockery of the fl people’s dances with an important difference: the fls danced separated and the compadritos danced embraced.
There are three main performance styles; the miraj style, the tanjore style and the small instrumental version sometimes called tamburi
www.dolmetsch.com /defst.htm   (7322 words)

  
 Strings - Music World - AWD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
This G. Rosul brand, professional quality, single toomba sitar comes strung in the 6-string style; with 4 main, 2 chikari and 11 sympathetic strings, approximately 48-49 inches in length.
Instruments of the santoor style are known from Turkey, China, Greece, Germany, and Hungary among other countries.
The OUDR is the Arabic style Oud made in the traditional stave construction.
www.arnsdesign.com /MusicWorld/products.php?cat=31   (2860 words)

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