As my readers know well, I am fascinated by synchronicity in my life. When it happens, I am not only zapped but, also full of wonder at the occurrence.
I am fascinated by Maratha history and this morning I went online to check on some matters relating to Malhar Rao Holkar, one of our great historical heroes. I did this to follow up on something that I saw last evening on a TV serial on his daughter in law Ahilyabai Holkar.
I was interrupted by a call from a friend who like me is a pluophile and lover of Hindustani Classical Music, asking me to read a WhatsApp message that he had sent me.
The message gave me a link to a Youtube clip of Ustad Rashid Khan singing Raag Malhar. Both the singer and the raag are favourites of mine the latter particularly in the monsoons.
So many things leading me to an amazing experience of great weather and fantastic music.
I can really hear in your video how the old Irish “Sean nos” way of singing is definitely based in its Indo roots.
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I haven’t heard of the Irish variety but, shall investigate. I wouldn’t be surprised though if the two styles sound similar.
I, too, find life interesting when a series of events evolve into an unexpected but most enjoyable experience as you describe finding this pleasingly unique music.
This particular chain was, for me, totally fascinating.