Interview with Dholakia brothers

Indian classical musician brothers Neeraj Dholakia and Palash Dholakia talk to Village Square about the popularity they enjoy, the wide reach of Western music and why fusion isn’t all bad.
Growing up in a household immersed in Indian classical music, Neeraj and Palash Dholakia turned their childhood conditioning into a passion and career. Their father and grandfather, avid listeners and critics, instilled in them a deep appreciation for the art, even playing antakshari with ragas. Neeraj plays the tabla and pakhawaj, while Palash is a vocalist, both heavily influenced by their early exposure to legendary musicians.
Based in Rajkot, Gujarat, the Dholakia brothers attribute their musical upbringing to their family's rich musical heritage. Despite criticisms of fusion music, they defend its evolution, emphasizing the importance of understanding classical roots to innovate authentically. The brothers value a knowledgeable audience, advocating that Indian classical music connects deeply with the soul, in contrast to the surface enjoyment of Western music.
Author: Pallavi Srivastava
Place: Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Edited by: Novita Singh
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Indian Classical Music, Musical Heritage, Tabla, Vocalist, Rajkot, Gujarat, Fusion Music, Music Culture, Soulful Music, Pakhawaj, Antakshari, Ragas, Neeraj Dholakia, Palash Dholakia, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Classical Roots, Music Festivals

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