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Dagarvani
is pleased to announce workshops in classical vocal music and Dhrupad
with Ustad F Wasifuddin Dagar Assisted by Mohan Shyam Sharma
(Pakhawaj). In addition, the musicians are available for one-on-one
lessons, for which arrangements can be made using the contacts below.
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Tuesday, October 31 through November 5, 2005
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Palo Alto, CA
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Overview:
Whether your ambition is to sing Khayal, Dhrupad, Ragam-tanam, Bhajan
or Film music, proper voice training can help you sing notes exactly in
tune and project your voice better. This four-day workshop will explore
the learning of Indian Classical vocal training in the context of the
Dhrupad style. With its accent on voice culture and the purity of notes
and music, the Dhrupad style makes for a great introduction to Indian
music as well as learning to sing. That is why Dhrupad is a popular
training ground for Indian singers of all denominations. We invite you
to come discover your singing potential.
The workshops are designed with both the beginner and the enthusiast in
mind, and participants should be able to find their preferred mix of
lecture-demonstration and participatory learning. The themes for the
workshops are
* Voice culture and training techniques
* Raga exploration through alap – technique, structure, use of the
“bol” of alap
* Improvisation in classical singing; the use of laya and taal
* Learning and singing of a Dhrupad composition
Participation:
Tuition: The workshops are $125. This tuition
covers all five sessions. Single workshop: $30 (regular)
Registration: Workshop size will be restricted to no more than twenty
students. Since seats are limited, for assured participation please
reserve a space by sending email to dagarvani at dhrupad AT
gmail DOT com.
A Tala (Percussion) workshop will be offered in conjunction with the
above if there is enough demand for it. This workshop will demonstrate
the use of time cycles in Dhrupad. The technique of playing Pakhawaj
will be useful for Tabla players and percussionists. If you are
interested, please write to dagarvani at dhrupad AT gmail DOT com
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The teachers:
Ustad F Wasifuddin Dagar, dhrupad singer.
Born on 15 April 1969 at New Delhi, F.Wasifuddin Dagar represents the
20th successive generation of dhrupad singers in the Dagar family. He
is the son of Ustad N. Faiyazuddin Dagar, the youngest of the
well-known “Dagar brothers”, and the grandson of Ustads Nasiruddin
Dagar and Hussainuddin Dagar. He has received Dagarvani dhrupad
training from his father as well as other Dagar stalwarts of his
father’s generation. Being his generation’s flagbearer of the Dagar
family tradition, he is a popular and highly-regarded musician on the
Hindustani music scene in India and elsewhere. His singing is noted for
elaborate and subtle alaps, delicate voice modulations and powerful
gamaks. For extensive biographical and bibliographical information, see
his page.
Mohan Shyam Sharma, pakhavaj
The leading pakhavaj master of his generation, Mohan has held the
distinguished classification of an A-grade Artist of All India Radio
since 1987. He has participated in a variety of prestigious local and
national radio and television programs since that time. His
accomplishments include a wide range of accompanying performances with
the leading practitioners of vocal and instrumental music in the
ancient Dhrupad style. He has appeared widely in performances in
Europe, Great Britain, the former Soviet Union, Japan and throughout
South Asia. His performances included three appearances with the
legendary Ravi Shankar, including a major concert in New York City at
Carnegie Hall.
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For more information, please contact dagarvani at dhrupad AT gmail DOT
com or (408) 247 4131
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