Hindhusthani Music
Hindustani music is the classical music tradition of North India, tracing its roots to ancient Vedic chants and developing through centuries of cultural synthesis. It features improvisation and complex melodies (ragas) combined with rhythmic cycles (talas). Instruments used in the performances include the sitar, tabla, and sarangi, which are used along with vocal and instrumental performances. The themes of devotion, love, and nature are common. This rich tradition has gharanas (schools) that pass techniques from generations by blending innovation with classical rigor, making Hindustani music a dynamic and spiritual art form.
