Music of Dharwad - Gangubai Hangal Sings Raga Yaman

[@akhilpattamatta3626]

I am crying like a child whenever I hear this. All these days I was thinking carnatic music is pure. The way the raga is elaborated slowly and delicately in Hindustani is really moving. And what punya have we Indians done to get such singers? Wish I could give off my life years to these people. As one of the enthusiasts said, this is verily the sound of creation. One who hears this is among the luckiest lot on earth. Wish Indians realise the beauty of our music and India continues to have such legendary singers.

[@alhadva]

👌👌👌 very well said.

[@rohithraghavendra7143]

well said, Even I was of the same impression that Carnatic music was pure..for me it was Pandit Venkatesh Kumar who opened the doors of Hindustani music a few yrs ago, Internet has given us this wonderful opportunity to dig into the gems of the past

[@anitanirmal27]

💯

[@anilgudi2611]

I was one of the lucky ones to have her family as our family friends.

[@jayanthbharadwaj9490]

Lol what do you mean by that. Both has its merits my friend. Don't give out controversial statements

[@rupeshshindeofficial7180]

असं का आहे काय ठाऊक पण आजकालच्या शास्त्रीय गवय्यांचे कितीही ऐकले तरी शेवटी जुने कलाकार ऐकल्याशिवाय कानाला सिद्धगान ऐकल्याची तृप्ती मिळत नाही...❣️🥰🤩😍 आपल्या भारताची शान ...

[@sanjayhavanur]

So true

[@shubhuful]

Agdi khare

[@sudiptoghosh5740]

How calmly they sit there and paint masterpieces on the air with their breath. Also, what powerful voices and such layered laykari. Puts me in awe. Salute, truly.

[@mamataroy3413]

When I hear the respectful offerings of other listeners to such great singers,my ❤ heart fills with heavenly pleasure.It is really great to listen to such genius singers with like-minded listeners.

[@FarhanAmin1994]

@@mamataroy3413 Second that! I couldn't have said it better myself.

[@annapurnakamath9732]

Very true.. Heavenly pleasure Namaskaar

[@Soulintune77]

Purity of notes , pitch perfection in most places except some areas ( maybe due to distorted audio) , purity of raga absolutely. But where did you find layered layakari in here? Asking as a student of student of music cz for layering, one needs to shift the laya , try variations , include several elements to bring dynamicness , in pura kirana style or jaipur style , with all due respect to her couldnt find that here. Anyways , The focus is not much on layakari tbh like agra or patiala. The taans are mostly similar in nature in this rendition, no variation. So didn't find the layering tbh . If you can highlight the parts, would be grateful. Thankyouu 🙏

[@paracaparaca]

me encanta!!!!!! Que maravilla!!!! I'm an adict from now on!!!! Thanks for posting from Madrid.

[@krishna7240]

Do you know Indian classical music? Wow

[@satwindersingh6581]

pure souls will enjoy this level of music - understanding of complicated notes not required.

[@piyushpatel1836]

HEAVENLY EXPERIENCE

[@shylajanaiksatam9730]

Just pure Bliss ❤.. hearing her voice. 🙏😊🌺👌🏽 Bless her soul 🌺

[@adibalasubramanyan8796]

most sublime and haunting. mother&daughter are simply astounding . they are, according to me, get the first rank in melody, range and mastery

[@javedayub4980]

Lakh Salam Mother and daughter of Motherland India .. The pious land of my parents who had to migrate cos of British conspiracy of Divide. But they couldn't divide our divine music and culture Lakh Salam to Great icons of kirana gharana

[@surujdeka1410]

My father and I heard and learnt a lot from our grandfather about Bidushi GANGUBAI HANGAL came to MAA KAMAKHYA TEMPLE here in GUWAHATI , Assam. He went to see the rendition of raaga performed by her in the court of the temple overnight. His friends were also seen the program and resolved themselves lucky to have a chance to see from near. Those days only AIR was the only media that to for listening only. ARUN CHANDRA DEKA and his son Saurav Deka.

[@paracaparaca]

I'm lost in admiration I had to say it again. can´'t stop hearing!!!

[@akshayblizz]

carlos Martínez listen shruti sadolikar

[@vinaykambar7331]

Listen once again❤

[@ritvijathavale1166]

Indeed the purest form of yaman. A great pleasure indeed.

[@AdhiyogaSystem]

How fortunate it must be for such a mother-daughter to take place. God, thanks for this listening.

[@prasenjitduara686]

Vidushi Kishori Amonkar told me a few months before she passed away that she was the last of the classical singers of Hindustani music. i think by that she meant the people who sing with only their spiritual integrity in the heart and mind. Seeing this performance by Gangubaiji makes me understand... the audience does not seem very relevant.

[@Soulintune77]

Kishori ji said , " she , herself , is the last classical singer "?

[@havanurmic]

She "is" mentioned in the title as providing vocal support. Krishna Hangal was Gangubai Hangal's daughter and inseparable companion in her concerts.

[@ZENZI123]

Thanks for this piece of important information.

[@protaproychowdhury2740]

After I first heard her Abhogi I was so attracted that I went to meet her at Dharwar in 2005 when she was seriously ill after demise of Krishna. She told me how much she was praised, but still she was crying because her mother wanted her to take Karnatak music. She was consoled by K.L. Sagal......

[@shubhuful]

Present day Singers must learn the Simplicity from These Stalwarts.. Today there are more Gimmicks, loads of make up, jewelry, chamcham dressing, stage full of lighting decorations.... But No Divinity Nothing Sublime what we are seeing n experiencing here... Blessed are those who saw n experienced Purity! ❤😇🙏🙏🙏

[@rajendraprasadshinde2968]

I attempted to listen many Yaman renditions just now, except for Pt Mansur I liked this one, of course I admire her greatly and most importantly the Tabla must be Pt Sheshgiri Hangal ji, after 25 years I got to listen to this most classical style of Tabla accompaniment....thanks a lot

[@vasudevakolar4091]

Gangu bai jangal one of the greatest exponents of kirana gharana her daughter also great singer I have heard raag yamuna sung by other hindustani music singers of other gharanas but the real depth of raag yamun can be. Found only in gangu bais singing the adage is true Kallu Sakkere Savi Ballavare Ballaru Meaning the sweetness of white jaggery is known only to the person who has tasted and enjoyed it my respects and naman to gangu bai who is now with the lord

[@rubaeeyat]

Found your comment as I was listening to this Yaman rendition since yesterday. Sweet co-incidence of the digital age, Papa! :D

[@brahmaguptapatil4552]

No doubt yaman is outstanding. Gangubai & Krishna Hangal had given a great depth to raag Yaman. But we should agree that Tabla has no role to play in Kirana Gharana. It's just Theka that matters with some sort of Tukde for variation

[@shekharshindepatil999]

​@brahmaguptapatil4552 yes and that's what matters only..! Cause here what important is singing not tabala..! Where there will be solo of tabala..then that kind of variations would be suitable it that context..! Not here..! Here only pure raga is there..! & That's what is important to be cherished..!

[@alhadva]

Ahahaha... Such a wonderful presentation of Yaman. A pure form of kirana. Her Aalapi is really just defining her dedication towards the Raga and her Gharana . Superb. Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@abhiborthakur7]

I dnt understand anything about Classical music.. but dnt no why, particular her voice sounds heavenly for me ..

[@nagabhushanchandavar2949]

I had great opportunity to attend almost all the sangeet kacherees of great legend of hindustani music Smt Gangubhai hangal and her daughter Krishna hangal at Gandhibhavan, K U D campus in 1960-70 while i was doing my M Sc.Listening to their music,gave me mental strength, committed and confidence in my capability with which i could secure a rank to the university.Indeed music has such a strength.Even now these days linger long in my memory.

[@divyalatapatil1318]

U r very lucky

[@sudhakart68]

Blessed are you to hear them sing to a live audience

[@kunaal14]

Is this some different kind of Yaman ? I am an ordinary listener. To me it sounds like Multani. ( Prem seva sharan ). Please explain. I know Yaman of ‘ Nath ha maza.

[@amolpatwardhan898]

such a great recording ! thanks for the share ! cant digest the fact that 3 people dislike this ..why do people do that ! ?

[@ypshrivastav]

Great singing , great singer and great music . 👍❤️

[@vivekshiva8753]

Incredible...bina Mike mein gaae k kya aawaz sunai aarahi hai 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎼🎼🎼🎵🎵🎵🎵🎺🎺🎺🎉🎊🎊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ahmedmasood5872]

Both mother and daughter are astounding artists sheer magicians creating an atmosphere of Total Bliss , why do I get the feeling that there’s a great similarity their style is similar to pandit Bhimsen Joshi’s style, splendid Alaps and Laykari , I’ve fortunately stumbled on to this Gem , I’m totally mesmerised, thank you so much for your discovery and upload , Mashallah Marhaba.

[@havanurmic]

Both are disciples of Rambhau Kundagolkar aka Sawai Gandharva. They learnt together under him in Kundgol for several years so some similarity is inevitable. However Bhimsen Joshi went well outside the Sawai Gandharva mould and assimilated other styles while Gangubai Hangal stayed true to her Guru. Both were great artists in their own way.

[@vedant_vichaar]

Incredible gifted voice. Great personality from the Kirana Gharana tradition. God doesn't make them anymore :)

[@hwg20hwg]

The "other lady" is her daughter Krishna \. And probably they would have sang together for 50 years. That shows their coordination.

[@satyanarayana2629]

hwg20hwg just like ms subbulakshmi and his daughter radha

[@prajwalbm132]

Satya Narayana 'her'

[@prahladv.deshpande1990]

Krishna is her sister, not daughter

[@prajwalbm132]

Prahlad V. Deshpande you're an idiot She's her daughter

[@prajwalbm132]

Prahlad V. Deshpande sir there's an interview of Vidushi Gangubai Hangal in Kannada by Dooradarshan. Here, she herself mentions Krishna Hangal as her "daughter" while admiring her singing

[@ArchismanMozumder]

What a treat! Grateful thanks for sharing this.

[@shourjosarkar2058]

So simple are these great singers and their rendition is so effortlessly divine...

[@vedant_vichaar]

Thank you for sharing this, brilliant piece. Gangubai was super. This recording must be at least 50 years back? Great stuff. Thanks again.

[@prabhakargadgil176]

gcd EPP gcd EPP.

[@surujdeka1410]

I heard a name of a renowned vocalist Bidushi GANGUBAI HANGAL from Dharwad India. You favour me to listen to her singing clearly loud voice. So popular a name in Indian classical music history. Thanks for uploading for us.

[@madhuisudan]

A great addition to the Legends of North Classical Music. Thanks for uploading this great KIRANA Music. MadhuJ

[@hallitalkies5197]

North means??? North India or north Karnataka??

[@gradstudent584]

I have always wanted to go meet Smt. Gangubai (Dharwad is near to my ancestral home). Till today I can't forgive myself for not having made time to go meet her.

[@nagendrabhatnagar]

हमारे शास्त्रीय संगीत में गंगू ताई की गायकी का एक विशिष्ट स्थान हैं। किराना घराने के धीर गम्भीर चलन वह अद्वित्य रूप से प्रस्तुत करती थी। कृष्णा जी की भी शैली गंगू ताई पर आधारित थी और जब भी दोनों साथ में गायन प्रस्तुत करती थीं , श्रोता भावविभोर हो जाते थें। राग यमन के यह गायन उनकी उत्कृष्ट शैली का एक उदहारण हैं। गंगू ताई व् कृष्णा जी को शत: शत: नमन। 🙏🙏🙏

[@shekharshindepatil999]

गंगू ताई नव्हे..! गंगुबाई म्हणा..! नावात बदल करू नये..!🙏

[@ArvindGupta-ce4ik]

SUPERB PRESENTATION OF YAMAN. MESMERISING !

[@markchandler7089]

The combination of sarangi and Gangubai Hanal's voice is fantastic. You can see the instrumentalist at 6:01, briefly. It is wonderful to see these performances perserved!

[@doddagopi4933]

Wonderful. So melodious.

[@krishnapartha]

Truly amazing. So sincere and natural. Humbilty

[@narasimhamurthymulomani8655]

Thrilled with tears for their dedication

[@BoraiahNataraju]

Simply majestic!

[@AnikeshDasguptaguitar]

অসাধারণ গায়কী। ইমন আমার প্রিয় রাগ। 🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌

[@nilesh.reinforcer608]

I'm in love of Kirana gharana and this gangubai hangal, pandit Bhimsen Joshi are among those disciples who learned from Sawai Gandharva

[@vasudevakolar4091]

Gangu bai one of the greatest hindustani singers she is the gem in the crown of raja rajeshwari mother karnataka know my head to this saraswati one of the best rubies karnataka and bharwad school of hindustani kirana gharana produced great

[@prakashgaikwad720]

I had once an opportunity to attend a concert of the Great Vocal singer.. Gangubai Hangalji.... In Mumbai. Great voice, great singer.. ❤

[@devendramishra1597]

आप को सुन कर कहने को शब्द नहीं है। देवी आप को कोटि कोटि प्रणाम

[@rgdeshpande5715]

God blessed personality

[@AnilWagle123]

What a treat! Simply divine. A music fanatic in USA

[@thewoodsmusic1544]

Divine singing. Hearty touched

[@justbeingneel4999]

Oh my God. So soulful and original.

[@MassimoFerrario-ry5jf]

Stupendi suoni il concetto di nada è concretizzato

[@sanjaypandharkar4961]

स्वर्गीय गाने शतशः प्रणाम गंगुबाई हनगल राग यमन अप्रतिम.

[@havanurmic]

The Indian TV began public broadcasts only in early 70s and music programmes starting mid 70s. Also from what I remember of her live concerts from those days she did not look too old.

[@surujdeka1410]

Found to be performed with spiritual integrity from the core of her heart the YAMAN the raaga praying for Lord Sri Krishna by Radha RADHIKA with her sakhi saheli at Gakul Brindaban , a very very old Indian raaga sung from the age of Rishi Muni vedas and the srutis of very ancient times.

[@arundabholkar4922]

Wonderful combination!

[@meow-gy2lw]

Theres a Saraswati devi like grace in these great artists Kishori tai, Ashwini Deshpande, Prabha Atre and i can count on and on Just divine

[@sachi20ful]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@sathyanarayanank]

Inspiring and divine voice 🙏

[@saikumar6167]

Thank you very much for sharing this gem.

[@ireneflores179]

That is beautiful!

[@mugdhasavale3516]

Divine singing!!

[@ksamayavel912]

Mesmerizing. 💖

[@ckajxyzpqrstuvw757]

Her alap is a finest example of kirana style.

[@lessatwi1]

Breathtakingly good...

[@havanurmic]

Yes it is a DD recording. Not sure of the year, late 70s considering how "young" the artists look and the fact that it is in black and white.

[@divyalatapatil1318]

Right

[@mohanmohan-wz1gw]

Plz upload more recordings of Gangubai ammas

[@danielbrawacki]

Magnificent thank you for this video magnifique merci pour cette vidéo

[@vishalkn1]

Stupendous!!

[@aninditabhattacharyya6154]

Marvelous.

[@Soulintune77]

Who is in sangat? Her shared I guess. Love her voice projection and style is very similar to prabha ji . Is there more of her music available? Beautifully complimenting gangu ji's vocal texture n approach. Infact , idk if will be a blasphemous to say , I love her vistaars n taankari more.

[@kanasu-nanasu3588]

Gangubai - proud of Karnataka.

[@rajendraprasadshinde2968]

Pride

[@rajendraprasadshinde2968]

Pride of Maharashtra, India and World too....

[@havanurmic]

She is from Karnataka, a Kannaditi all her life. She was among the Pancha Ratnas of Hindustani vocal music from Dharwad, along with Bhmsen Joshi, Mallikarjun Mansur, Basavaraj Rajguru and Kumar Gandharva.

[@helianthussuryakanti650]

Rajendraprasad Shinde they were from former Bombay presidency. that region has close links to maharstra culturally.

[@havanurmic]

Further gibberish posted by Mr Shinde has been removed. They are not just ignorant but downright stupid. This is not the place for narrow minded parochial posturing.

[@ankitroy5231]

kirana gharanar moddhye Gangubaihungal o Bhimsen Joshi r gaani Amar sobcheye beshi bhalo Lage.

[@krishnapartha]

The "smaller" madhyam appears after 21 minutes! :-)

[@havanurmic]

@coredesi Wish I knew! Also the identity of the harmonium player in the background

[@gagandeepkalshi3615]

Beautiful!!!

[@chinmaykamalapurkar16]

Genius !!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@satwindersingh6581]

There’s one and only one GBH. Par excellence.🙏

[@hemantghayal7709]

A modest ensamble but great performance.

[@sarak220]

For all the lay people who do not understand classical singing. I have one explanation for them. This is the sound of creation itself.

[@shubhuful]

Well Said

[@rameshbhairajput2382]

All are proud of classical world

[@aninditabhattacharyya6154]

Fantastic.

[@sanjaykulkarni5531]

🙏🌷🌼🌷🙏 GOD GIFT !!!!

[@sonideepu4074]

प्रणाम देवी

[@prabhakargundlapalli393]

The others at par to her are only, MSSubbalakshmi amma and DKPattammal amma. These three women are three Everest peaks, India is having, with their rich music.

[@prasadkulkarni2953]

purest form of yaman ....

[@JazzVinesTom]

Late 70's? I would have thought earlier given that Gangubai Hangal was born in 1913, and in the film doesn't look like she is in her mid-60's... But perhaps she was just young-looking for her age. And Krishna Hangai could well be 40-ish there, so I guess you're right.

[@ireneflores179]

What are the lyrics to "sing along" with them?

[@havanurmic]

+IRENE FLORES Got the vilambit bandish from a friend. It is in Bhatkhande's Kramik Pustaka Malika Sthayi mora mana baandh leeno re ha re in jogiya ke saaath Antara Sadarang karam karo kyu na in praN naath ke saath

[@meiteipakhang1039]

This singing style is to Indians what Opera singing is to folks in the Anglo-saxon nations: Averages folks like you and me don't understand these, and the "high society" folks pretend to understand it. In truth, only the artists understand it. Even as an Indian I don't have any answer to your question as she is making sounds (ragas), not uttering proper lines as such.

[@kamlakarprayag3336]

havanurmic 0

[@rajendraprasadshinde2968]

That is great, thanks a lot for sharing this Bandish.. but I will explain the Bandish ..the poetry it has with socio cultural background of India then and now... i will do it after Ms Irene replies here...

[@ireneflores179]

I know what you're saying- it is just so lovely... I listen to when I paint my artwork... I'd love to know- thank you

[@sujitroy696]

অসাধারণ।

[@chidambar]

Waha! a real treat for purist...

[@cnannaveerappas8762]

Karnataka is proud of you

[@sajidullah]

Too Good !

[@putulmaity3713]

Awesome

[@kishori421]

बहुत खूब !

[@ushapurohit577]

Amazing! Who is accompanying her on vocals?

[@havanurmic]

Maybe a good idea to watch it from the beginning.

[@Venkat_98]

Pranams to Gangubai Hangal ji

[@amirpashtun7224]

37 dislikes are'nt civilized nor educated people and may they get enlightenment also those who follows them further.

[@avanidave2164]

Great

[@mamataroy3413]

🙏🏼

[@sajeevk7644]

If anyone post the verses and meaning as well...

[@Akshay-rf2zs]

अप्रतिम

[@devkir1]

Divine !

[@kaurvaki]

Any idea who the sarangiya is? The credits mention everybody but him!

[@Krishna-zh3pw]

धन्यवाद जनसत्ता।।

[@gautamroy3640]

Those, who clicked on the 'thumb down' on hearing this recording, were either, no doubt, sired by beasts with no sensibility for good music. or by accident. The painstaking labour and hours of 'riyaz' by one to master the nuances of a raag with its notes, taal and layakari and other aspects under the guidance of a maestro cannot be assessed so easily by listeners sitting in a concert or listening to the recordings in a bedroom.