Raag Megh | Pt. Rajendra Prasanna | Bazm e Khas | live baithak

Raag Megh is an ancient raag of Hindustani Classical Music from the Malhar family. It is mentioned in the ancient Vedic scriptures. According to ancient Hindu scriptures raag megh is related to the legend of Lord Krishna when He uplifted and hold a whole mountain the "Govardhana parvat" on his little finger to save the people from the heavy rainfall and flood, at that very moment Lord Shiva started beating his "damru" which produced raag Megh, to help lord Krishna.
Raag Megh is a pleasingly sweet melody. The name of the raag is derived from the Sanskrit word Megh, meaning cloud. Just like any other raags from the Malhar family, Raag Megh Malhar is a raag of the monsoon and the rain and of deep contemplation. It is preferably played during late rain-drenched nights.

Artist
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Rajendra Prasanna is an important figure in the world of Indian music and culture. He is foremost exponent of Bansuri & Shehnai and a celebrated artist recognized for his unique ability to perform on two instruments at a topmost level. It is indeed a very rare skill in the field of Hindustani music.He hails from Banaras and comes from a traditional family of musicians of renowned Banaras Gharana. He was groomed by his grand-father Pt. Gauri Shankar and father Pt. Raghunath Prasanna, who was the first in Prasanna family to introduce both Tripura and Krishna flute.
Felicitated with Grammy Award certificate in 2004, Rajendra Prasanna became an international personality. He has performed across the globe, including appearance at renowned festivals and venues in many different countries across the globe.

Credits:
Flute : Pt. Rajendra Prasanna and Rishabh Prasanna
Tabla : Athar Hussain


This baithak was held at the initiative of Ved gupta as a part of Bazm e Khas foundation live concerts.

The idea behind this upload is to preserve this collection of great music for all music lovers and students of Hindustani music.

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