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Melodies of Rabindra Sangeet: The Musical Creations of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindra Sangeet also known as Tagore Songs, are songs from the Indian subcontinent written and composed by the Bengali Polymath Rabindranath Tagore, winner of the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature, the first Indian and also the first non-European to receive such recognition. Tagore was a prolific composer with approximately 2,232 songs to his credit. The songs have distinctive characteristics in the music of Bengal, popular in India and Bangladesh.…Continue readingMelodies of Rabindra Sangeet: The Musical Creations of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore

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The Mystic Poetry of Mirabai: The Soulful Devotional Songs of the Saint-Poet from Rajasthan

Introduction: In the heart of Rajasthan, amidst the arid sands and vibrant culture, a mystic poet emerged whose words continue to resonate through the ages. Mirabai, also known as Meera Bai, stands as a beacon of devotion, spirituality, and poetic brilliance. Her verses, which blend seamlessly with the tapestry of Bhakti movement, have captured the…Continue readingThe Mystic Poetry of Mirabai: The Soulful Devotional Songs of the Saint-Poet from Rajasthan