The Never-ending Ghazal Wave of India

Ghazal is a form of poetry. It’s my favorite and I remember listening to this poetry form since my childhood; thanks to my father. A ghazal may be understood as a poetic expression of both the pain of loss or separation and the beauty of love; despite that pain. But a ghazal has several facets and has … Continue reading The Never-ending Ghazal Wave of India

At 83, This Man Younger Than Most of Us

Friendship doesn't see border, culture, caste, creed, race, gender, and age. I am a witness to all of it and this time, especially with age. It isn't usual for me to connect with someone so elder to me. But it happened; somehow. Maybe there's a divine design. Maybe there's something else. Maybe, there's nothing. Whatever, … Continue reading At 83, This Man Younger Than Most of Us

The Unforgettable Journey of the Ghazal Maestro

Jagjit Singh inspired millions across the globe. He’s the man who revolutionized Indian semi-classical music, as in ghazal, and brought it to the masses globally. Without a doubt, he’s among the tallest luminaries in the history of world music. He was the only Indian singer who was also a songwriter, a composer, and an arranger — a one-man industry.His … Continue reading The Unforgettable Journey of the Ghazal Maestro