बनारस घराना ट्रेल | उस्तादों के पदचिन्हों पर

Step into the home of the Queen of Thumri, who brought this delicate form of light classical music to the global stage. Discover her courageous defiance of conservative norms, her revival of the Purabi Ang style, and how she infused the soulful Banarasi laggi with life and emotion.

Visit the residence of the Kathak legend who introduced classical dance to Indian cinema while fiercely guarding its purity. Hear stories of her fearless stage presence and why Rabindranath Tagore crowned her “Nritya Samragini” - the Empress of Dance.

Meet the brothers whose Hindustani vocal gayaki brought international acclaim to Banaras. Learn about their deep philosophy of surrender to the swar (musical note) and the powerful mentorship they provided to the next generation of musicians.

Explore the roots of Banaras-style Kathak at the home of its founder. Discover how storytelling, intricate rhythms, and Shiva-bhakti spirituality fused to create a dance tradition rich in devotion and expression.

Pay tribute to the legendary shehnai maestro and Bharat Ratna awardee who transformed a folk instrument into a classical concert staple. From temple steps to the Red Fort’s Independence Day, hear the inspiring journey of a humble musician who became a global icon.

Walk through the musical neighborhoods where sarangi players, tabla maestros, and vocalists continue the guru-shishya parampara (teacher-student tradition). Peek into the homes of greats like Pandit Ravi Shankar and feel the pulse of Banaras’s living music heritage.

Conclude at Kabir Math, the spiritual heart of folk bhakti music. Explore the Nirgun tradition rooted in Kabir’s dohas and see how this spiritual music inspired modern legends like Ravi Shankar, merging philosophy and performance into one harmonious whole.