What’s Indian about Indian music?
But I think there are perhaps more layers to this and it's not just to do with the instruments. And I think if we think deeply, more deeply about music then perhaps it has a lot to do with our traditions, our history, our social evolution and so on. And one other thing I think that perhaps makes Indian music unique is our concept of the rags or ragas as we call it in English now
Right back from the colonial era when western musical instruments, harmonies and compositions started making their way into Indian music to present day Bollywood maestros blending traditional Indian melodies with Western, pop, rock, jazz and other genres, indian music has always been open to embracing new influences while maintaining its core identity. To me, this is a very special and unique aspect of Indian music, and talking about cinematic music in particular
Kaif Malik
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Whether it's the soul stirring melodies of Hindustani music or the rhythmic intricacies of Karnatic music, the essence of India resonates through every note and every rhythm. It's this timeless blend of tradition and innovation that makes Indian music not just a sound, but an experience that captures the heart and the spirit of our nation