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	Gujarat travel guide,gujarat India,tour operators,gujarat travel agent,gujarat destination guide,Travel agency in ...
		The state is bound by the Arabian Sea on the west, Pakistan and Rajasthan in the north and northeast, Madhya Pradesh in the southeast and Maharashtra in the south.
		Gujarat was a part of the erstwhile Mumbai state till 1960, when the people of Gujarat decided to have their own state on the basis of their distinct language and culture.
		Gujarat is also famous for its terracotta work, especially votive terra-cotta figurines which one can find by the hundreds at small shrines built in forests, along roads, outside villages, on lonely hill-tops and under large trees, especially in south Gujarat.
	www.tourmyindia.com /states/gujrat (2687 words)

	Encyclopedia topic: Music of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The biggest form of Indian pop music (Music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love) : see Indian pop (additional info and facts about Indian pop) is filmi (additional info and facts about filmi), or songs from Indian musical films.
		The present musical style is derived from the traditional musical accompaniment to the folk dance of Punjab (A historical region on northwestern India and northern Pakistan) called by the same name, bhangra.
		Carnatic music, on the other hand, traces much of its contemporary concert repertoire to a series of composers and musicologists in the 15th and 16th centuries including Govindacharya, Venkatamakhin, Purandaradasa (additional info and facts about Purandaradasa), Tyagaraja (additional info and facts about Tyagaraja) and Muttusvami Dikshitar (additional info and facts about Muttusvami Dikshitar).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mu/music_of_india.htm (1604 words)

	Drama and Music-Gujarat-webidia123.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A number of Ragas bear the territorial names of Gujarat such as Gujaqri Todi, Bilaval (from Veraval), Sorathi, (from Sorath), Khambavati (from Khambhat, Cambay), Ahiri and Lati.
		Gujarat has preserved folk music in its pure and pristine form by Charans and Gadhavis, a community whose hereditary profession is folk music and folk arts.
		A typical folk drama of Gujarat called Bhavai is performed in village and temple grounds by professional communities of north Gujarat, the Taragalas, Bhojakas, etc. The word Bhavai is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhava" meaning expression of emotion.
	www.webindia123.com /gujarat/arts/Danmusic.htm (356 words)

	Gujarat and Indian Music
		Musicologists and historians trace the genesis of classical music to the Haveli Sangeet of Vallabhacharya, the pioneer of the movement which was akin to Prabhanda, a literary from peculiar to Gujarat.
		According to the story prevailing in Gujarat, Tansen after singing the melody, began to suffer from unbearable heat within his body and in sheer exasperation, he absconded from Delhi and came down to Vadanagar in North Gujarat in search of a cure for his ailment.
		Baroda, which is acclaimed as the cultural capital of Gujarat, boasts of a University with faculty of music, dance and drama besideds a Kala Bhavan which are monuments to Sayajirao's contribution to fine arts.
	gujaratonline.com /arts/music.htm (1069 words)

	Gujarati and Indian Music
		The fascination of music for the people of Gujarat was curiously illustrated by the fact that several Gujaratis have enriched the tradition of Hindustani classical music.
		Connoisseurs of music are all too familiar with the miracle associated with Tansen’s rendition of raga Deepak.
		Upon Seeing the approaching army, the girls immolated themselves Tana-Riri music festival in Vadanagar is now a yearly ritual to perpetuate the memory of the girls who sacrificed their lives to uphold the musical tradition of Gujarat.
	www.ahmedabad.com /travel/music.htm (1075 words)

	Redhotcurry.com - Music. Gujarat - A Celebration (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The folk dances of Gujarat are well known for their vigour and grace.
		The rich tradition of folklore and music was brought to the forefront by Gujarat's most celebrated writer and folklore, Zaverchand Meghani, whose lyrics and story telling continue to inspire people of all ages.
		Praful Dave's voice and style epitomizes Gujarat and its folk heritage and his songs are known to swell emotions in people.
	www.redhotcurry.com /archive/entertainment/music/gujarat.htm (375 words)

	festival in gujarat, fair in gujarat, dance of gujarat, music of gujarat, festivals gujarat, gujarat fair
		There is music in the air (courtesy of numerous decks and stereo players) and all sorts of delicious food.
		The Gujarat Tourism organises an International Kite Festival every year and the Venue of the event is either the Sardar Patel Stadium or the Police Stadium.
		It is the most famous festival of Gujarat which is eagerly awaited by the young and old.
	www.india-tours.com /destination/india/gujarat/festivals-gujarat.html (926 words)

	Music in Gujarat
		Surando: This is a very ancient stringed folk musical instrument of Kachchh.
		In Kachchh, the Morchang is used exclusively for rendering folk music.
		Traditionally, the 'Narr' and its music are associated with love, sorrow and separation.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /gujarat/music/musical-instruments.html (329 words)

	Artemis Records - Steve Earle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Sheetal, whose family emanates from the state of Gujarat in India, was born and raised in Detroit where her parents settled.
		Nurtured in an musical environment - both of Sheetal’s parents are musicians and singers as well as deep reservoirs of knowledge regarding the devotional music of Gujarat - Sheetal began studying music at the age of 5 with a focus on western classical violin and Indian classical voice.
		It was upon entering the University of Michigan School of Music and venturing forth from the parochial setting of her Eastern upbringing that Sheetal enveloped herself in the study and performance of jazz and classical western music and became familiarized with western harmony techniques.
	www.artemisrecords.com /sheetal_bio.aspx?idx=44&abbr=sheetal (495 words)

	Folk Dance, Folk Music, Folk Drama - Welcome to Rangbahar - Academy for Dance,Drama,Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The songs and folk music of Gujarat have a special sweetness, rhythm and cadence such that sur is short and simple, and aaroh-avaroh gets fit into varieties of modes and movements of limbs, The Taal, Laheka, halak, jalaketc.
		Are in tune with the musical notes of songs of various types and kinds.
		Musical instruments like Zanz, Manjira, Dhol and Shenai are used to control the Hempo and pace of the movements.
	www.rangbahar.com /folkdances.htm (1893 words)

	Indian Folk Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Where folk music is a mere rustic reflection of the larger Indian society, tribal music often represents cultures that are very different.
		The music is an indispensable component of functions such as weddings, engagements, and births.
		The instruments of classical music are crafted by artisans whose only job is the fabrication of musical instruments.
	chandrakantha.com /articles/indian_music/folk_music.html (656 words)

	About Gujarat - 3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		When he became the ruler of Dwarka in Gujarat, he not merely distinguished himself as a brave fighter, statesman and philosopher but developed his love for dance and music too.
		It also learnt that the Shakti cult, which existed during the prehistoric, times much before the advent of Aryas, had form of a ritualistic dance for fertility, wherein an unfertile lady takes a small wooden structure of temple called ‘madh’ on her head and dances in the middle encircled by other ladies.
		The ladies place on their heads, move in a circle and sing songs in honour of the mother Goddess.This is done especially during the Navaratri, which is a festival in honor of mother Goddess.
	www.gurjari.net /ico/Gujarat/gujarat3.htm (760 words)

	Music of India at cdRoots
		Sufi, Hindi and Tantric roots are explored in an ecstatic music from India by Bapi Das Baul and this ensemble of Bengali gypsies.
		From the age of five Sridhar was the student of Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar of the Dagar School, the foremost master of the rudra veena and specialist in the traditionally classical and devotional Dhrupad Dhamar style of the North.
		Music of the Gypsies, Hindis and Muslims of Rajasthan are brought together in an unusual presentation of secular and sacred music.
	www.cdroots.com /india.shtml (4641 words)

	» Gujarat News - Events Quarterly
		Viram Jasani of the Asian Music Circuit says: “India is home to one of the richest musical traditions of the world, which has been a global source of inspiration and influence.
		The Folk music in particular has been the expression of people’s life and thinking and nothing could demonstrate this better than the vibrant folk music of Gujarat.
		After hearing the magnificent music of Gujarat, it is hoped that the World Music market will take note of this wonderful music beloved of so many all over the world.
	www.eventsquarterly.com /blog?p=48 (621 words)

	AllIndianSite.com Search : Music
		Music For whom this note is intended Origins of the Classical
		Music" refers to two related, but distinct, traditions rooted in...
		Music Origin: An observer of the cultural scenario of Gujarat may wonder why better appreciation of
	search.allindiansite.com /search.asp?qu=Music (349 words)

	Ahmedabad - Gifts, News, Free eCards, Map, History, Photo Gallery, Astrology, Movies, Shopping, Gujarat, Weather, ...
		Ahmedabad or Ahmadabad is the largest city in Gujarat and the sixth largest city in India with a population of almost 5 million.
		Ahmedabad is the administrative center of Ahmedabad District, and was the former capital of Gujarat State from 1960 to 1970, when Gandhinagar replaced it.
		The city was founded in the 15th century by Sultan Ahmed Shah on the Sabarmati river, and served as capital of the Sultanate of Gujarat.
	www.ahmedabad.com (260 words)

	World Music Central - Hypnotic Khayals
		Shweta Jhaveri has emerged as one of the promising young artists of classical Hindustani music.
		Originally from Gujarat (India) and now residing in the United States, Jhaveri possesses the silky smooth voice and easily proves her mastery over the complicated tradition of classical raga.
		Hindustani is the style of singing from the north as Carnatic is the style from southern India.
	www.worldmusiccentral.org /article.php/20050916192056798 (339 words)

	Spirit Voyage Music : Spirit Voyage Music : Love of Ages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Sheetal's debut CD entitled Love of Ages is the result of her diverse influences, a recording that definitively captures and coalesces the range of musical inspiration that is Sheetal.
		Nurtured in a musical environment - both of Sheetal's parents are musicians and singers as well as deep reservoirs of knowledge regarding the devotional music of Gujarat - Sheetal began studying music at the age of 5 with a focus on western classical violin and Indian classical voice.
		It was upon entering the University of Michigan School of Music and venturing forth from the parochial setting of her Eastern upbringing that Sheetal enveloped herself in the study and performance of jazz and classical western music and became familiarized with western harmony.
	www.spiritvoyage.com /shopping/detail.cfm?PC=1355 (300 words)

	Folk Music - Music India OnLine
		The folk music of Gujarat is a beautiful reflection of the contemporay lifestyle and broad cultural patterns of its varied communities.
		The shimmering sands and contoured desolation of the Thar desert have cradled the centuries old folk tradition of the folk musicians from Rajasthan.
		Bengali folk music is synonymous with Baul where singers give voice to an ecstatic call to their God, or ponder on the vanity of human life...
	www.musicindiaonline.com /l/8 (97 words)

	Project Ahimsa + Indicorps 2004/2005 Fellowship
		The Fellow will be involved with leading music classes, hiring music teachers, donating music instruments, and developing a traveling dance/drama/music show based on Gandhian themes of nonviolence and unity.
		Project Ahimsa is partnering with Manav Sadhna (www.manavsadhna.org), an NGO based at the Mahatma Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to address both of these issues by developing a unique music education program that brings children together to create and perform in a traveling dance/drama/music production addressing the need for non-violence and healing.
		The Fellow will be encouraged to examine and learn a musical tradition of north India (tabla, vocal, instrumental and/or dance) themselves, to develop a Sadhana (self-practice and discipline) ultimately empowering their Seva (act of service).
	www.projectahimsa.org /indicorps (458 words)

	World Music Central - Rupande Shah Recorded live at the Saptak Festival in Gujarat
		Rupande Shah has made a major contribution to the development of cultural and music institutions in Gujarat through her inspiring performances and teaching.
		Her training in music with Shri Raosaheb Mhasker was carried out in the background for about fifteen years when dancing was her main focus.
		She devoted herself to Rabindra Sangeet, songs of the celebrated Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore, and Ghazal singing under Shri Surendra Jaitley and was a performing member of the 'Feetale' Group.
	www.worldmusiccentral.org /article.php?story=20050118181713387 (347 words)

	Govt faces Left music over Gujarat- The Economic Times (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Taking a dig at Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, CPM general secretary Prakash Karat said it would be “unwise to ignore the meaning of such mass violence with state sponsorship for the future of communal harmony and national unity.”
		It was because of the Left pressure that Union minister Jagdish Tytler had to put in his papers after being indicted by the Nanavati Commission probing the anti-Sikh riots.
		CPI’s D Raja also took pot shots at Modi by saying that the genocide that took place in Gujarat was part of a sinister design and the democratic republic cannot afford theocratic state.
	economictimes.indiatimes.com /articleshow/1216240.cms (482 words)

	Musical Nirvana - Indian Classical Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Review of a live concert at the Saptak festival by Smt Rupande Shah, who has made major contribution to the development of cultural and music institutions in Gujarat through her inspiring performaces and teaching.
		Rupande Shah has made major contribution to the development of cultural and music institutions in Gujarat through her inspiring performaces and teaching.
		Free flow of artists between the two contries is importnat for revival of classical music in Pakistan.
	www.musicalnirvana.com (409 words)

	Gujarat Fairs & Festivals - Gujarat Gifts
		The people of Gujarat are known for their business acumen but they also participate in various festivals with great enthusiasm and joy.
		Even simple festivals wear a garb of uniqueness, when they are celebrated in the Gujarati spirit.
		The people of Gujarat celebrate Uttarayan with a lot of enthusiasm and all
	www.gujaratgifts.com /gujinfo/festivals.htm (678 words)

	abandonment -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Turning northwest, it enters Rajasthan state and then turns southwest to flow through Gujarat state and enter the sea by a wide estuary past Cambay after about a 360-mile (580-kilometre) course.
		Exploration of Bessie Smith's life and music as one of a few women blues artists appearing in the early 1920's.
		Also analyzes the topics of domestic violence, politics of sex, homosexuality, infidelity, and abandonment within her music.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9003224 (976 words)

	Classical. Folk dances of punjab. Tatet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Listen to Audio Samples from The Best of Thai Classical Music in mp3 format: Thai instruments are classified according to a system said to be borrowed from India in ancient times.
		Abandoned toys is the work of a modern classical music composer who works within the realms of film muisc, dark ambient music, new age music, and experimental classical music.
		Small orchestra background music for ceremonies, Quartet, Trio, Duo or Soloist of Classical, Opera, Tango, Show Tune musicians on Violin, Flute, Trumpet live music string ensemble band entertainers covering all of Northern Georgia by Amadeus String Ensemble.
	tatet.com /search-classical.html (374 words)

	SudeepAudio.com : Haresh Bakshi
		Born, brought up, educated in Science (M.Sc.) and Music, in Gujarat, India.
		Music training in guru-shishya-parampara under guidance of Pandit Eknath Padgaonkar, and Ustad Gulam Kader Khan, both of Gwalior gharana.
		Composed and directed music for about 75 audio cassettes, most of them recorded at Sudeep Studio, Mumbai.
	www.sudeepaudio.com /directors/hbakshi.htm (135 words)

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