The Qawwal Bacchon Ka Gharana or Dilli Gharana is the oldest Qawwal gharana of the Hindustani Classical music tradition.[1] It was founded by Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) and his students in the 13th century.
History[edit | edit source]
The members of this gharana have lived in Delhi for many generations. The gharana was founded by the disciples of Amir Khusrau, a pioneer of qawwali, tarana and khayal. As a result, this gharana specializes in these genres.[2]
Pedagogical genealogy[edit | edit source]
Style[edit | edit source]
Members of this gharana approach raagdari with more freedom than the dhrupad-informed gharanas, like Gwalior, Jaipur, and Agra.[3] Emphasis on bhav and exposition are the hallmarks of this style.[4]
Repertoire[edit | edit source]
In addition to extensive khayal compositions, the gharana is known for its qawwals.[5]
Controversy[edit | edit source]
Some orthodox members of Indian classical music world do not regard the Delhi gharana as an "authentic" one because its members include a number of tabla and sarangi players. Some believe these members do not represent a truly unique musical style. Scholars note the individual quality of each generation's leading singer. Though, this tradition is a gharana in familial terms.[citation needed]
It is strictly forbidden to play Sarangi in the tradition of the original Qawwal Bacche.[citation needed]
Exponents[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Dilli Gharana". Google Arts & Culture.
- ↑ Ranade, Ashok Da. (2006). Music Contexts: A Concise Dictionary of Hindustani Music. Promila & Co. Publishers. pp. 54–114. ISBN 81-85002-63-0.
- ↑ Te Nijenhuis, Emmie (1974). Indian Music: History and Structure. Belgium. p. 90.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ↑ "Gharanas Of Hindustani Music - Hindustani Classical Gharanas - Hindustani Music Gharanas". www.culturalindia.net. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ↑ Imani, Alifiyah (20 August 2015). "Qawwal Gali: The street that never sleeps". Herald Magazine (Dawn Group of Newspapers). Archived from the original on 22 August 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
"This street is so alive at night, especially during Ramzan, that you might think that no one ever sleeps here".
- ↑ "1988 Interview". Outlook (India).