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Sangeet - Classical and Folk Music of India (with Rungun)

Sep 13, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Music

With Sangeet Team (Dave, Jayashri, Ramaprasad, Rungun & Padma)

Presenting Indian Classical Music from the Indian sub-continent and anywhere else in the world too. We are four different DJs that present from our personal collections with our own introduction to the songs. We broadcast every Saturday 9:00 am to 12:00 on 103.3 FM (NJ,NY and PA).

Sangeet - Classical and Folk Music of India (with Rungun)
9:01 AM
AIR Signature Tune & Sangeet Signature - Shivaranjani
AIR Signature Tune & Sangeet Signature Shivaranjani Walter Kaufmann
N/A Private Collection
9:04 AM
T N Seshagopalan (Vocal) - Vancatonu - Karnaranjani
T N Seshagopalan (Vocal) Vancatonu - Karnaranjani Muthaiah Bhagavatar
N/A Private Collection

Padma Bhushan awardee Madurai T.N.Seshagopalan

Madurai Thirumalai Nambi Seshagopalan (born, 5 September 1948) is a noted Carnatic singer, musician and composer. He was awarded the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 2006. As well as being a master of the veena and harmonium, he is an exponent of harikatha.

9:12 AM
Sandipan Samajpati (Vocal) - Kaise Kheloon Hori
Sandipan Samajpati (Vocal) Kaise Kheloon Hori N/A
Kaise Kheloon SaReGaMa
Sandipan Samajpati

Sandipan Samajpati is a distinguished Hindustani classical vocalist whose artistry blends tradition, depth, and a rare emotional resonance. Trained under the esteemed lineage of the Kirana and Gwalior gharanas, he carries forward a rich legacy while carving his own path as one of the most compelling voices of his generation.
With a career spanning over two decades, Sandipan has enthralled audiences across India and abroad with his soulful renditions of khayal, thumri, and bhajans. His music is marked by a meticulous command of raga, intricate taans, and an ability to weave improvisation into timeless compositions. At the heart of his performances lies a deep spiritual connection, where each note transcends the technical to touch the listener’s soul.

9:26 AM
Mysore T Chowdiah (Violin) - Nannupalimpa - Mohanam
Mysore T Chowdiah (Violin) Nannupalimpa - Mohanam Thygaraja
N/A Private Collection

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Thirumakudalu Chowdiah (1895 – 19 January 1967), known popularly as Pitil Chowdiah, was a violinist from India in the Carnatic classical tradition. A disciple of vocalist Bidaram Krishnappa, he trained in the Mysore royal court, and went on to become one of the most sought-after accompanists of his era. He later emerged as a renowned soloist, particularly in the Mysore region during pre-independence India. In 1939, he was appointed Asthana Vidwan (court musician) of the royal court by the Maharaja of Mysore Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV.

He invented the 7 string violin to help overcome the "lack of electronics and amplification"

9:47 AM
Kishori Amonkar (Vocal) - Biraha Na Jala
Kishori Amonkar (Vocal) Biraha Na Jala N/A
Sahelare Aa Mil Gae SaReGaMa

Kishori Amonkar - Rajan Parrikar Music Archive

Kishori Amonkar was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Jaipur Gharana, or a community of musicians sharing a distinctive musical style. She is considered to be one of the foremost classical singers in India. She was a performer of the classical genre khyal and the light classical genres thumri and bhajan.

10:06 AM
Anahita & Apoorva (Vocal) - Sompaina Manasutho - Ahiri
Anahita & Apoorva (Vocal) Sompaina Manasutho - Ahiri Thygaraja
N/A Live Concert

Anahita & Apoorva

Anahita stormed into the performance scene at the tender age of 9 with a full fledged concert in front of an august audience. She is currently an A grade artist of AIR apart from being a graded artiste in Chitravina as well. She has also been the lead Vocalist for Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali’s Dance for many years.
Apoorva gave her maiden concert when she was only 8. Apoorva is also an an A grade artite of the All India Radio and a graded artiste in Violin too.

10:16 AM
Bismillah Khan (Shehnai) & V G Jog (Violin) - Raag Durga
Bismillah Khan (Shehnai) & V G Jog (Violin) Raag Durga N/A
N/A Private Collection

Ustad Bismillah Khan

Ustad Bismillah Khan (born Qamaruddin Khan, 21 March 1916 – 21 August 2006), often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument. His virtuosity made him a leading Hindustani classical music artist, indelibly linking his name with the woodwind instrument. While the shehnai had importance as a folk instrument played primarily by musicians schooled in traditional ceremonies, Khan elevated its status and brought it to the concert stage


10:34 AM
T R Mail (Flute) - Sukhi Evvaro - Kanada
T R Mail (Flute) Sukhi Evvaro - Kanada Thygaraja
Live Concert Live Concert


Tiruvidaimarudur Ramaswamy Mahalingam (6 November 1926 – 31 May 1986) affectionately known as Mali, was a flautist who revolutionised the style of flute-playing in Carnatic music.

10:59 AM
Kumar Gandharva (Vocal) - Sunta Hai Guru Gyaani
Kumar Gandharva (Vocal) Sunta Hai Guru Gyaani Kabirdas
N/A Doordarshan Archives

A musical innovator: Remembering Kumar Gandharva in his ...

Pandit Kumar Gandharva 8 April 1924 – 12 January 1992), originally known as Shivaputra Siddharamayya Komkalimath was an Indian classical singer, well known for his unique vocal style and for his refusal to be bound by the tradition of any gharana. The name, Kumar Gandharva, is a title given to him when he was a child prodigy; a Gandharva is a musical spirit in Hindu mythology

11:16 AM
Vijay Siva (Vocal) - Varugalamo - Maanji
Vijay Siva (Vocal) Varugalamo - Maanji Gopalakrishna Bharati
Thillai Kambhoji Vol 1 Nadham Music

In a lighter mood

N. Vijay Siva (born 29 March 1967) is a Carnatic music vocalist. He is a disciple of the late D. K. Jayaraman.
Vijay Siva was born to Akhila Siva and A.N.Siva on 29 March 1967.

11:22 AM
Venkatesh Kumar (Vocal) - Ja Ja re Apne Mandirwa - Bhimplasi
Venkatesh Kumar (Vocal) Ja Ja re Apne Mandirwa - Bhimplasi N/A
Live Concert Live Concert

Pt. Venkatesh Kumar brought a fine aesthetic sensibility to his renditions - The Hindu

Pandit M. Venkatesh Kumar (born July 1, 1953) is an Indian Hindustani vocalist. He is best known for his rendition of devotional songs composed by Swami Haridas and Kanakadasa. Kumar belongs to the Kirana and Gwalior Gharana.

11:47 AM
Kala Ramnath (Violin) - Behag
Kala Ramnath (Violin) Behag N/A
N/A Private Collection
Chat is archived.
Sangeet Team (host) 9:02:40 AM
Hi and welcome to another Sangeet - The Indian Classical Music Show with your host Rungun Today. Join us every week for Hindustani and Carnatic music which make up the bulk of Indian Classical Music
addie 🐍🐍🐍 plum 9:58:36 AM
Good morning Rungun! Love starting my weekend with Sangeet.
Sangeet Team (host) 10:00:11 AM
Love that you join us and start your weekend with us - thanks to loyal listeners like you and others.
Krish 11:07:01 AM
An excellent Kumar Gandharva selection. Very profound.
Sangeet Team (host) 11:16:59 AM
So agree with you @Krish. As I announced it got me thinking about Kabir and his couplets. Took me back to my days in middle and high school...Hope it did something like that for you too.
Sangeet Team (host) 11:17:37 AM
Love to hear feedback if you are here and staying quite
Mahadevan Khantha 11:20:50 AM
Great Selections, Rangan. I think you meant Subramania Bharathi as Gopalakrishna Bharathi died in 1881. Thanks a lot to you and all presenters of Sangeet.
TAndy 11:23:39 AM
Hey, good morning DJ Rungun and all in the chat! For the first time in a very long time, it's been a joy to actually wake up listening to the program. I'm loving the energy in this particular piece playing right now.
Mahadevan Khantha 11:24:33 AM
The song was composed by Gopalakrishna Bharathi but Subramania Bharathi was active during the Independence struggle.
Sangeet Team (host) 11:40:57 AM
Thanks for your correction @Mahadevan Khantha. I did mix uop Subramania and Gopalkrishna (apologies)
Sangeet Team (host) 11:41:51 AM
Thanks @TAndy as always so welcome to hear from you. We try and glad Sangeet kept you awake today.
Sangeet Team (host) 11:42:34 AM
People who know Tamil would love the meaning of this song..
Sangeet Team (host) 11:49:23 AM
Thanks all for listening - leaving you off with another very comforting piece by Kala Ramnath on the violin
Sangeet Team (host) 11:49:57 AM
Please do join us next week on Sangeet again from 9:00 to 12:00 for Indian Classical Music