OxKala is a podcast series where members of University of Oxford's South Asian Arts Society offer in-depth explorations of the arts in South Asia. Episodes include unscripted interviews with artists around the globe, rich investigations into nuances of an art form, and discussions about creativity, spirituality, and the rich tapestry of culture and expression from South Asia. Hosted by Shishir Rao, a DPhil student at the University of Oxford and a student of Hindustani Classical Music. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/oxkala
Podcast Overview
OxKala is a podcast series where members of University of Oxford's South Asian Arts Society offer in-depth explorations of the arts in South Asia. Episodes include unscripted interviews with artists around the globe, rich investigations into nuances of an art form, and discussions about creativity, spirituality, and the rich tapestry of culture and expression from South Asia. Hosted by Shishir Rao, a DPhil student at the University of Oxford and a student of Hindustani Classical Music. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/oxkala
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4/28/2021
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January 5, 2022
E12: Reflections: re Season 1
<p>We reflect on our discussions over the course of the first season. In this pilot season, we covered many nuanced topics largely in the space of South Asian traditional music touching on concepts in theory, presentation, and art in general. In this reflections episode, we put those various, seemingly disparate ideas in perspective and try and tie it all together.</p><p>Hosted by Shishir Rao, a DPhil student at the University of Oxford and a student of Hindustani Classical Music.</p>
July 24, 2021
E11: Thoughts on Performance, the Guru, and The Disciple
<p>With guest: Arun Dravid. </p><p>We continue our discussion with Dr. Arun Dravid, a venerated musician of the Jaipur-Atrauli style of Khayal and discuss concepts and the philosophy of performance of Khayal, the role of the Guru, and the responsibilities of the Disciple, extending our discussion to his recent work in the film of the same name: The Disciple.</p><p>Dr. Arun Dravid is a senior exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. He began his early training under the tutelage of Abdul Majid Khan ji, a disciple of Alladiya Khan and later, became the first formal disciple of Kishori Amonkar ji. Arunji’s music is a balance of the bhaava-dominant nature of his guru’s music with the structural beauty that is characteristic of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. He is also engaged in imparting his wisdom of the gharana’s gayaki to the next generation. Recently, Dr. Dravid has also acted and sung in a supporting role for the film, The Disciple, now streaming on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81387783" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Netflix</a>.</p><p>Hosted by Shishir Rao, a DPhil student at the University of Oxford and a student of Hindustani Classical Music.</p>
July 18, 2021
E10: Khayal in Perspective.
<p>With guest: Arun Dravid. </p><p>We look at the fluid concepts of raga and composition in Hindustani Classical Khayal. Keeping in perspective the goals or the higher pursuits, we discuss how the framework of Khayal is not etched in stone but rather subject to personal and social biases. We discuss these topics with Dr. Arun Dravid, a venerated musician of the Jaipur-Atrauli style of Khayal.</p><p>Dr. Arun Dravid is a senior exponent of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. He began his early training under the tutelage of Abdul Majid Khan ji, a disciple of Alladiya Khan and later, became the first formal disciple of Kishori Amonkar ji. Arunji’s music is a balance of the bhaava-dominant nature of his guru’s music with the structural beauty that is characteristic of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. He is also engaged in imparting his wisdom of the gharana’s gayaki to the next generation. Recently, Dr. Dravid has also acted and sung in a supporting role for the film, The Disciple, now streaming on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81387783" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Netflix</a>.</p><p>Hosted by Shishir Rao, a DPhil student at the University of Oxford and a student of Hindustani Classical Music.</p>
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