S4E19: Tapasya

Raga framework in Indian Classical Music is said to be an ocean replete with mysteries & treasures. A Sangeet Saadhak (student of music) committed to a triad of Taalim (disciplined lessons), Riyaaz (diligent practice) & Adaakaari (authentic performance) gets a chance to experience these mysteries and treasures to bring them forth to their listeners. What is the relationship between Ragas and its Saadhak? What chemistry unfolds between them? What Tapasya (penance) both have to endure and what shape does it take in current times? To explore this subject and more, here’s a conversation with Yashaswi Sirpotdar, a renowned vocalist with a Sangeet Sadhana of nearly four decades. Her melodious singing has been well received across India including the prestigious Sawai Gandharva Music Festival. She carries forward rich legacies of her Guru Smt. Padmatai Talwalkar, a doyen of Hindustani Khyal music. This conversation is interspersed with brief impromptu recitations of Raga Des, Yaman, Miya-ki-Todi, Marwa and Bhairavi, sung live by Yashaswi. Views and opinions expressed in this episode of the Podcast are those of its guest. Creators of this Podcast expressly disclaim any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of this Podcast. (C) Asha & Milind Agnihotri, 2022-2024