Venkatesh Kumar: Raag Jaunpuri

Pt. Venkatesh Kumar's rendition of the late morning Raag Jaunpuri at the FEA curated morning concert series Prabhati was an apt choice and performed with great spirit, vigour and devotion. Accompanists Bharat Kamat on tabla and Ajay Joglekar on harmonium were both superb and delivered amazing dexterity and colour to keep up with the energy of Panditji. Even the supporting vocals by Shivraj Patil and Ramesh Kolkunda was enthusiastic and spirited.

[@sonamjain6017]

I am 9th month pregnant n came to hear Raag jaunpuri for relaxation. N this made me so relaxing 😌 wow so wonderful 😊

[@42aboo]

You are right. Consider raag Bahaar Adana and Darbari Kanada which are all three of the same asarvari thaat. I love Pandit Professor Ji. Please don't miss out his Khayal based on raag Mulltani on the Darbari Channel. Has anyone listen to his

[@tapomitaghosh]

I wonder the way Panditji is reaching the high notes with his full volume and energy! This is the evident outcome of years' and years' tough Riyaz with utmost perseverance, instead of running after worldly fame. This is "sadhana" in its true sense.

[@shivakella]

yeah interesting observation, he has a good baritone and deepness even at high pitches

[@prabhuharakangi]

He was Professor and guided so many students for PhD..

[@shuaibqawwal]

Devotion + Love + Riyaaz … and this is the result ✨✨✨❤️✨✨✨

[@indrajeetmalamalasi2406]

@@shuaibqawwal + Gurubhakti in its highest form.

[@vchitguppi]

Very true

[@kedardeshpande7908]

He says " Gaan vidya badi kathin"...and makes it look so easy, elegant and effortless! Must have been countless hours of single minded riyaaz! *Respect*

[@pushkarnashikkar7061]

hmmmmm

[@garimasingla2990]

True !!

[@sanduranoop]

Saying it out of experience 🙏

[@sallyjjdavis]

would you be able to provide a translation for this phrase please. im curious

[@kedardeshpande7908]

@@sallyjjdavis Hi Ronnie - great to see the curiosity. The key phrase in the song/raga he is rendering goes "gaan vidya badi kathin..." literally translating to "the art of singing is very difficult to master...". He sings this very phrase and the whole composition so effortlessly that he makes it look easy. Riyaaz is the term for mindful practice and grunt work that needs to be put in to learn any art. Hope I am able to convey the essence!

[@ushapurohit7133]

Panditji's ability to interprete a Rag differently on every occasion & as effectively & melodiously is phenomenal-- a rare gift fom the Almighty.

[@joeamos2629]

This is just out of this world! The tabla player is just wonderful and the vocalist, mama mia! I am not so versed in this music but already I feel a love affair starting! Many thanks for uploading.

[@achintyabiswas5388]

Excellent

[@upendranathmishramusic]

सरस्वती की महती कृपा है क्या गायन है आपका पंडितजी मंत्रमुग्ध हो जाते है सब आप के प्रसंशक

[@lakshminarayan62]

Great singer... Beautiful voice...very meticulous... Very clear thinking hence Raag vistaar is systematic and stupendous....A Gem in Dharwad's crown.... Actually Dharwad-Hubali area has given wonderful classical singers to Hindustani style of classical music...Pt. Bhimsen Joshi.. Pt.MallikarjunMansoor...Gangubai Hangal....SawaiGandharv...Ganapati Bhat....Pt. Venkatesh kumar.....It is interesting to note that Dharwad-Hubali-Gadag is in karnataka but all singers are from Hindustani shaili... Amazing.... Om..shanti

[@anjalikoppar6242]

❤

[@timestuber]

Dharwad has produced all time greats in Classical Music. Venkatesh Kumar is certainly among the greats. But for some reason the academies have forgotten to give him the much needed recognition.

[@sharmishthamukherjee9820]

timestuber he will certainly get his reward,like Sree Bhim sen joshijee

[@NarutoUzumaki-gk5yv]

@@sharmishthamukherjee9820 Such Big Words 🙏🙏🙇🙇🙆🙆

[@pahadi_explorer734]

दंडवत प्रणाम ऐसे महर्षि को जिन्होंने संगीत की सेवा में अपना सर्वस्व न्यौछावर कर दिया 🙏🙏🙏

[@karunah08]

Simply I Love you Shri.Venkatesh, I don't find any other words to say.

[@shridharpoul3985]

one of my very fav raagas by one of the finest vocalist today...thanks FEA for the wonderful treat

[@imdadx5560]

Hey you got this treat by FEA ..

[@42aboo]

Then you ll also love Bahar Adana and Darbari Kanada all three of the same Asarvari thaat. the difference is in the vaadi, savadi and the swaras which takes Andolan.

[@argmined]

Some people have a voice so beautiful as if it were a gift from God. Through Panditji's voice however, it is Mahadeva himself speaking to us.

[@sudhakarrangavittal6008]

Gaan Vidya badi katin.very true.its only possible for pandit ji.what a divine voice.pranam Guruji 🙏🙏

[@hsvkrish]

heard the first time few days ago only... but in the last few days have spent countless hours listening to almost all his videos... namaste

[@indragupta9786]

Pandit ji your singing 🎤prowess is incredible. Pranaam aapki gayaki ko.

[@gurmeetmangat]

He sings with so much clarity and ease. His singing is very enjoyable. God bless him

[@YogiVaze]

Such a beautiful rendition of Jaunpuri. As Kedar Deshpande righly says, Panditji makes it look so easy. Hats off!!!

[@prof.gangadharjha3233]

Lovely structure of Jaunpuri finds its enchanting expression in Pandit Jee's rendering of this Raag with devotion. The slow tempo is seducing with his meditation like devotion to the notes of this beautiful Raag.

[@akashkulkarni7663]

One of the best renditions of jaunpuri .. The swar sadhna he has done is coming out through these renditions...

[@akashkulkarni7663]

Best jaunpuri heard till today.... Forget about the rasa of the raag, the divinity in notes is what is ultimate and never loosing it's colour ... Enjoy it... It's worth listening...

[@sujatachauhan2245]

have no words to describe the impact of Panditji's voice on the soul.His music is of quite another level ever so rare today.. compliments to the accompanists too. .

[@dineshmokal5018]

Raag Jeevanpuri ," vilambit khyal" presented by Pt Vekatesh Kumar is fantastic.I enjoyed Sirjee ".Aadi dev Mahadev " followed by chhota khyal Maula rero nam is superb which is delivered magnificently.Great Sir!

[@manoranjandutta989]

The greatest heights of musical nuances by the master. He takes us to the heart of the raga.

[@omkarchivelkar-harmonium4800]

1 n only Pandiji... wah kya baat...no 1 to compare.. magical singing....

[@shuaibqawwal]

Can’t thank you enough for sharing this treasure with us … His singing is full of his Love and Devotion…we can feel it in each note…after my Ustad, Ustad Ghulam Hassan Shaggan of Gwalior Gharana I am impressed by this Great Master Singing … thanks to you for sharing. ❤️ALLAH❤️Taala Bless you all !

[@muralidharan7226]

Haar Har Mahadev the tribal gods of arabia after reaching Hindustan became civilised

[@jsm3692]

​@@muralidharan7226 Maha-Malechhas.

[@shivannand]

This was indeed a very enjoyable and memorable performance of Raag Jaunpuri. Panditji is very much a brilliant creator of mood. His execution and voice is a winning combination for any music enthusiast. Well done and Gods blessings.

[@shubhanshudubey5362]

Pandit ji ke baad kbi kisi ka jaunpuri ni bhaaya it's magical 💓🙏🙏....so deep explained ...so touched 💘💘 charan ishparsh aapko... pranaam 🙏🙏✨

[@Sudip_Banerjee]

After Bhimsen Joshi...another true living legend of Kirana gharana

[@shambakare5048]

Yes brother

[@adarshbagade_]

He belongs to kirana-gwalior gharana

[@ailkunjebalakrishna1869]

Obeisance to you for your fantastic singing, honourable Pandith Venkatesh Kumar ji!

[@TheYudhistir]

Every pitch and movement is too perfect.... Pranam Guruji....

[@TadjZekrya]

Simply OUTSTANDIG performance of this most beautiful raga

[@rupertsnell1035]

पंडितजी, क्या कहूँ ? “धन्यवाद” तो बहुत हलका-सा शब्द है ! फिर भी आपको शत-शत धन्यवाद !

[@maheshwariu2311]

Every time I listen to his music I feel blessed. He certainly deserves Bharatratna

[@ranjitbasfor4720]

है ! महा संगीत पार्गत-बिदग्ध पंडित, तजो कोटि कोटि नमन ।

[@sameerkharelofficial]

i feel like im in heaven...... love nd respect frm nepal....

[@rajpalnavalkar792]

Pt. Venkatesh Kumar from North Karnataka, reminds us of the Classical Titan Pt. Bhimsenji...from the same region. Khadkhadit Aaawaz ,aani Taan aase , Aatun Yetat! means a Deep Strong Voice with the Taan's Coming from within, are the Hallmarks of all Classsical Musicians from this region. Be it Tabla, as you see the Ease with which Pt. Raghunath Nakodji plays and also Bharatji, Yeh Ek bhagwan ki Dain Hai!! Or be it Vocalists, All have a very Strong delivery in Hindusthani Classical. Upcoming singers like Jayateerth Mevundi and tabla artistes Ravikiran and of course Rajendra Nakod. his uncle. And His Elder Brother Vishwanath Nakodji, My friend , now also presenting very good Vocal Performances. Ofcourse Pt Bhimsenji's influence can be seen, But That level to reach will be very Kathin!! Panditji needs to be promoted on bigger stages, but he prefers Teaching! We still have hope for our Hindusthani Classical Music! Jai ho!

[@jyotibhande9808]

Which taal is this

[@jayasreepal3864]

​@@jyotibhande9808 vilambit ektaal

[@prasad_gokhale]

Its झपताल

[@gopalkelkar2778]

a wonderful voice of pandit venkatesh kumar . wishing him a grand success in future

[@manoranjandutta989]

Soulful rendition by the master of this beautiful Raga. Touches the heart and mind.

[@dr.shantaramhegde48]

Wow, what a beautiful rendition!! Really superb and divine. Blessed to listen to you Pandit ji 🙏

[@namastekabir]

“Tapat beeti na Mahadev” when you realise it’s “aatma ka parmatma se Milan” Jai ho gurudev 🙏🏻

[@sachinsachiofficialvideo7204]

Wow Guru ji Charan sparsh guru ji ❤️🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏 kya khu apke talent ko jay ho 🙏🙏

[@the_traveller_amey]

The way pandit ji is singing the रे प ग् phrase is just so soothing ....❤ Overall everything is just divine... Only DIVINE ♥️♥️♥️ one with that one ❤

[@manoranjandutta989]

Beautiful exposition of the beautiful Raga Jaunpuri one of my favorites. What a great singing.

[@sudaychatterjee3354]

Pranam guruji,YOU have made me a lover of Hindustani classical.

[@vaibhavimishra4012]

Heads down, sir! true legend.🙏

[@user-zn6dl9fd5z]

Is the maestro even in this earthly realm or is he floating among unknown frequencies of the cosmos? Wah! Absolutely transcendental! Lots of respect for what may be decades filled with daily riyaz of tens of hours. 🙏

[@netraju]

Mesmerizing. It's divine. I wish, it could have been a 3 hour long ecstasy. I wish, he lends his voice to dhrupad too..

[@PrasadBhargava]

This what they call perfect score - Jaunpuri at its best - Superb

[@mandar9121]

He almost looks like sculpted. The simplicity is where he wins you over. So humble, he must have seen life.

[@venkatm2797]

sublime. Prannams to Shri Venkatesh Kumar ji. your music is pure sir.

[@bireswarraychaudhuri2766]

Even Tabalchi Sir was motivated with such a melodious voice .. Not only did he, even other co-artists were also enjoying..

[@omkarmarkand8277]

Simply out of the world experience

[@Chintu0606]

One can experience God in his singing. We are blessed.

[@shrikantgokhale3530]

अप्रतिम.. त्यांनी म्हंटल "गान विद्या बडी कठीन" आणि ते इतक्या सहजतेनं गायले आहेत. पण वर्णन करायला "शब्द मात्र कठीण" असंच आहे, हे निःसंशय. या गान महर्षिंना शतःशा प्रणाम..

[@timestuber]

You have made my morning today Sir. Hats off to PanditJi.....

[@ankitnegi5385]

WOWWW....simply a masterpiece sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sudhakarrangavittal6008]

Awesome variations tremendous voice.pranam guruji 🙏🙏

[@GovindDamani]

piercing right into the veins .. what a soul! #respect

[@suklabhuiya396]

I am very happy and wonder the higher notes is reaching sponteniously with full volume and raga is reaching with his own super creation.

[@sankaranka7793]

Yes, the finest vocalist from Dharwar area and one of the finest interpretation of Jaunpuri.

[@digvijaypatil2207]

Straight from the heart!

[@postman.2933]

i don't want to write high English poetry to express my opinion.. just want to say .. ek number..

[@enrichingexchanges]

Incredible! Mellifluous and moving! Fantastic sound and video quality.

[@samprasadmajumdar1697]

ABSOLUTELY AMSOLUTELY WONDERFUL: VOCAL MUSE AT ITS FINEST ON EARTH.

[@vijayarakhavakurup8807]

What a heavenly rendering..!! Invoking all the mealody and passion of the raga with astonishing feel..

[@manikdas8829]

A devine experience, no words.

[@krishnarajan3795]

Padmashri Pandit Venkatesh Kumarji Shat Shat Naman 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dr.kothapallisrinivasavarm8884]

Vah...Vahh....., Devine vocal..extraordinary..

[@Prof_Hazra_IIT]

Amazing artiste...pours everything into his rendition. Way better than some of the big names that always keep hogging the limelight despite their mediocrity.

[@jayantkuvelkar7139]

Very True. He is a very simple man come up the hard way. Watch his small interview "Jashn-e-Deccan 2016". He is humility personified. And the pure joy and genuineness even in his talk touches you. A blessed soul !

[@RajeshNayakSunkeri]

Yes you are right. He had his training in gurukul system under the tutelage of saint puttaraj gawai. He was far away from the limelight for some 20 years unlike some other artists. And was really serious of his sadhna for 20 years which we are witnessing now.

[@maskoffun77]

Pandit z really splendid. I wish ustad zakir and his duo can happen. As he is a conservative singer, he didn't much care for publicity aspect. performance enhancing artists inducted will double fold esthetic value of these masterpieces.

[@MovikaVlogs]

Hi @Channel, please mention artist name as Pandit Venkatesh Kumar. The honour, awards and rewards he supposed to receive is way beyond whatever he has right now. Jai Panditji🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@varuntablavidyalaya8846]

Divine. Just divine. Pandit ji is just great

[@bhaskarji9200]

What a experience .. very fantastic. Rangam alapana... Tabala. Harmoniam.excellent ..

[@shashankshivhare8003]

Esa jaunpuri kabhi repeat nahi ho sakta ❤❤

[@user-eo6os5db6i]

kai baar kuch aisa ho jata hai ki aap ke paas kehne ko jyada kuch nahi hota. App nishabd ho jate hain. Kitne khushkismat honge wo log jinhe Panditji ko live sunne ka mauka mila. Aise adbhut kalakaar ko shat shat naman! Likhne me kuch chook hui ho to kripya kshama karen. :)

[@ibrahimqamar4012]

It is really nice to listen the wonderful nots of jonpuri in a wonderful manner.

[@rajsekhardhar2246]

I am really speechless. Thanks a lot

[@koshikj360]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1436">23:56</a> and <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1571">26:11</a> is Heart winning!

[@rupaknagar]

Such a underrated maestro...waaah waaah....

[@susantasatpathy9099]

Excelent , harmonium and tabla equally in pace

[@ailkunjebalakrishna1869]

The divine speaks through your devotionally inspiring voice!

[@sagarjadhav-zw9bt]

panditaji with Bharat kamath on Tabala ---superb

[@rjadityamirchilove]

This is pure meditation.

[@The_Empire_Chronicles]

Amazing rapport. I love the tabla player.

[@muthuswami4682]

pundit vena test hat Sir....Master bless long life.very fine rendering Jounpuri

[@bdpapnoi-cq2bo]

Great ati sundar. Bahut lajbav

[@ArchanaPatil-rb3gj]

My words : ....."🙏".....

[@kallidaiv]

Every nostalogic Pandit ji ! ringing in the ears always since i heard first time about a month ago !

[@nagabhushanrh4374]

Very melodious rendering of the beautiful raag Jaunpuri Thank you!

[@udaychipalkatty3582]

He is best among today's singers. But so little known !

[@user-ny9tq9fj6p]

Keya bat hay 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ailkunjebalakrishna1869]

Pranaam once again!

[@abharsrivastava4963]

God of music

[@mahantchari2393]

My all time favt sir venkatesh kumar ji❤

[@vivekanandpv]

Pure bliss. Thank you FEA.

[@nityanandbhogale9888]

Beyond words Just experience

[@saurabhmonty9541]

Pal pal h bhari ( swades song based on this raag)

[@anirbanchakraborty3081]

Most proper Jaunpuri on KZbin.

[@divineariessam]

Listening to him gives a feeling of what it might be like listening to Gandharvas singing. With all due respect to your channel and given details please update the name as ‘Pandit’ Venkatesh Kumar

[@manassingh2144]

Kya Jaunpuri gaaya hai pandit ji! Waah.