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Indian and Western Classical· 27 October 2026

Hindustani and Carnatic: Two Branches of One Tree


Draft outline. Aishwarya will write this post; these are the points it will cover.

  • Shared roots: raga, tala, the drone
  • Hindustani (North): khayal, dhrupad, sitar, tabla, bansuri
  • Carnatic (South): kriti, the Trinity of composers, veena, mridangam, violin
  • How a concert unfolds in each
  • Listening guide: three pieces to start with