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Sangeet - Classical and Folk Music of India

Jan 17, 2026 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 five 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).

Padma Presents: "Musical Family"

Sangeet - Classical and Folk Music of India

9:06 AM

Bombay Jayashri (Vocal) "Suryamurthe" in Sowrashtram Ragam & Dhruva Talam Muthuswami Dikshitar

Sangita Kalanidhi Bombay Jayashri Ramnath (born 1965) is a leading Carnatic vocalist, film playback singer, teacher, veena player, dancer and Hindustani musician. She was initially trained under her parents, then under Smt. T.R. Balamani and finally spent several years being taught by the violin maestro Lalgudi G. Jayaraman. Jayashri is known for her melodic and meditative style of singing and has been honored with the civilian honor “Padma Shri” from the Indian government.

9:23 AM

Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash, & Ayaan Ali Bangash (Sarod) Raag Kirwani

Acknowledged as one of the great twentieth century masters of the Sarod, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan (born 1945) learnt music from his father Haafiz Ali Khan and gave his first recital at the age of six. He is an international performer and has won numerous accolades including Padma Vibhushan and several honorary doctorates.

Amaan Ali Bangash, the eldest son of Amjad Ali Khan was initiated into music by his father and gave his first public performance at the age of eight. Today he is an internationally acclaimed Sarod player performing alongside his father and his brother, Ayaan Ali Khan. He is also a Hollywood film composer and has collaborated with international music stars such as Gwen Stefani, Jon Bon Jovi, Joe Walsh etc.

Ayaan Ali Bangash is the third member of the Sarod trio along with his father Amjad Ali Khan and

9:27 AM

Neyveli R. Santhanagopalan (Vocal) Samajavaragamana in Hindolam Ragam & Adi Talam Tyagaraja

Eminent Carnatic vocalist, veena player, musicologist and percussionist, Sangita Kalanidhi Neyveli R. Santhanagopalan (born 1963) had his early training under his mother Jayalakshmi Ammal. He later became the disciple of Sangita Kalanidhi T.N. Seshagopalan. Well respected for his expertise in raga Alapana and niraval singing, Santhanagopalan also served as a judge for the hit TV talent show Carnatic Idol.

9:48 AM

Sriranjani Santhanagopalan (Vocal) "Viribhoni" Varnam in Bhairavi Ragam & Ata Talam Pacchimiriyam Adiappaiah

Sriranjani Santhanagopalan (born 1988) is a popular Carnatic vocalist and daughter of the eminent musician Sangita Kalanidhi Neyveli Santhanagopalan. She grew up steeped in music at home and had advanced training starting at the age of 17 from her father. She has won several awards including Best and Outstanding Vocalist prize for several years running from The Madras Music Academy.

10:03 AM

Hariprasad Chaurasia (Flute) Raag Miyan Malhar

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia (born 1938) is the foremost exponent of Hindustani music on the bamboo flute (bansuri). Chaurasia is widely credited with making the bansuri a concert stage instrument. The various awards conferred on this master include "Padma Vibhushan", the second highest civilian honor in India and the prestigious Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowship.

10:28 AM

Rakesh Chaurasia (Flute) Raag Hansadwani

Rakesh Chaurasia (born 1971) is the nephew and the preeminent disciple of maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. Winner of two Grammys and several other honors, Rakesh has entertained an international audience with the combination of strength and dexterity in his flute playing.

10:54 AM

Madurai T. N. Seshagopalan (Vocal) "Banturitikolu" in Hamsanadam Ragam & Deshaadi Talam Tyagaraja

Sangita Kalanidhi Madurai T. N. Seshagopalan (born 1948) is a top-ranking Carnatic vocalist, Vainika, Harmonium player, Harikatha exponent and composer. He had his early music training under his mother and was further trained by Ramanathapuram Sankara Sivam, a disciple of the legendary Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavathar. Recipient of numerous awards and known for his genius Manodharma, TNS has been star concert performer in Carnatic music over several decades.

11:06 AM

Madurai T. N. S. Krishna (Vocal) "Venkata Ramana" in Lalitangi Ragam & Rupaka Talam Papanasam Sivan

Carnatic vocalist Madurai T N S Krishna was born in 1981 as the son of the celebrated Carnatic vocalist Madurai T N Seshagopalan. Krishna has been described by critics and listeners alike as having fully imbibed his father's style. He often performs his father's compositions on the concert stage. Krishna just won the Senior Best Vocalist Prize by the Madras Music Academy during the 2025 December Music Season.

11:23 AM

Ajoy Chakraborty (Vocal) Raag Bhimplasi

Hindustani vocalist Ajoy Chakraborty (born 1952) had early musical training from his father Ajit Chakraborty and later under teachers like Kanaidas Bairagi, Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh and Munawar Ali Khan. He became the youngest recipient of the Gold Medal from the Sangeet Research Academy where he currently teaches. He has a wide repertoire in various forms including Khayal, Thumri, Film/Non-Film and modern songs. He has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian honor.

11:57 AM

Kaushiki Chakraborty & Rishith Desikan (Vocal) Raag Yaman

Kaushiki Chakraborty (born 1980) is the daughter of the celebrated Hindustani vocalist Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty. She sings Khayals, Dadras, Thumris etc. and is an exponent of the Patiala Gharana. She has formed an exclusive women's musical group called the "Sakhi" (meaning, friend) which is a forerunner in classical music in India to "celebrate womanhood" and as a dedication to the famous mythological and historical woman of India. She received the BBC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music in 2005 when she was just 25 years old.

Rishith Desikan is the teenage son and disciple of Kaushiki Chakraborty. He has started to perform on stage with his mother recently.

Chat is archived.

Good morning Sangeet listeners! This is Padma welcoming you to the chat. Today's theme is "Musical Families"

The first piece you heard today was a song in praise of the Sun God Surya worshipped during the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu (celebrated two days ago)

Sarod trio playing now is Ustad Amjad Ali Khan with his two sons!

Having finally arisen, I have just clicked in. Happy to have you in my digiteria. I hope you are having a great show.

Glad you could tune in Richard!

Good morning, Padma! 💮🏵️🌺🌸

Good morning Jimboo!

Neyveli Santhanagopalan who is singing now is executing "Niraval" the stretching and filling of words in lyrics to suit the musical variations

Hi yall, happy morning

Happy morning Tyler!

The Indian bamboo flute playing now has two varieties. The longer, lower pitch instrument is generally chosen by Hindustani musicians while Carnatic flutists prefer to play on the shorter, higher pitched instrument.

Good morning Padma, just popping in to let you know I’ve been tuned in. Nice show today!

Good morning Addie Plum, lovely that you are tuned in today!

Listeners, thank you for tuning in and joining the chat today. This DJ Padma saying goodbye on behalf of the Sangeet team! Have a great weekend!