Santana Gopala - Khamas - Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh

Santana Gopala is a composition of Muthuswami Dikshitar in Ragam Khamas set to Roopaka thalam. This video features a raga alaapana in Khamas followed by the krithi and kalapana swarams. Live concert recording from Chennai Fine Arts, December 2017.

Ragam Khamas is a Janya of Harikambhoji, the 28th Melakartha. Khamaj (खमाज) of Hindustani Music closely resembles Khamas ragam.

Aronanam : S M₁ G₃ M₁ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ
Avarohanam : Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S

Artists:
Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh - Saraswathi Veena
Sri. R Shankaranarayanan - Mridangam
Sri.Trichy Krishnaswamy - Ghatam

Watch other concert videos:
Krithis:    • Concert Videos  
Ragam:    • Raga alaap by Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh  
Thanam:    • Thanam by Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh  

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Dr.Jayanthi Kumaresh is India’s torch bearer worldwide for Saraswathi Veena, the National Instrument of India. An artiste, collaborator, composer, researcher, creator, pioneer, and educator, her life achievements over 35 years, truly embodies the rich musical heritage of India, making her one of the legendary Veena masters that India has ever produced.
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