navrang
The Navrang Show has existed since Spring 1992. Our goal is to introduce listeners to the diverse and enormous plethora of music from the Indian subcontinent and its worldwide diaspora. We play all kinds of music: Bollywood hits old and new, Indian classical, ghazals, Indipop, sufi, folk and Asian Underground.
Current Navrang DJs: Varsha V., Gaura K., and Justin L.
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18th: Laya Taal Saadhna -Pt. Shantilal Shah
22nd: SwaraRagaLaya -Vidushi Rajrajeshwary Bhat
Nav - 'nine' and Rang - 'color'.
Indian music is based on nine rasa / emotions. The rasas are: Karuna ~ sadness, sorrow | Shringar ~ love, joy | Veer ~ heroism, valor | Hasya ~ laughter, comedy | Raudra ~ anger, fury | Bhayanaka ~ fear, horror | Vibhatsa ~ digust, aversion | Adbhuta ~ wonder, surprise | Shanti ~ peace, serenity.
Basic Glossary
South Asia, i.e. Indian Subcontinent = region including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal (possibly Afghanistan and Myanmar?)
Desi meaning countryman in several South Asian languages, rhymes with racy, referring to all people of South Asian origin or descent
Brown person see Desi 🙂
Music Glossary
Asian Underground: Fusion of various Indian styles, and electronica, with Western beats and genres, originating in 2nd generation communities in UK, US etc.
Bollywood: Amalgam of Bombay + Hollywood, referring to India’s immense Hindi film industry, churning out musical melodramas by the hundreds, also the source of most popular music.
Chutney: Fusion of Indian folk music (typically from Bihar) with Caribbean beats like soca and calypso, originating in the Indian diaspora in Guyana and Surninam. Wikipedia
Carnatic: Traditional Indian classical styles of Southern India
Ghazal: Style originating with Muslim rulers in India, derived originally from Middle East, exquisite love poetry in Urdu sung in North Indian styles
Hindustani: Traditional Indian classical styles of the Northern India/Pakistan
Indipop: Western-style pop by Indian performers, usually in Indian languages
On 10/4: Yash P - Houston's South Asian hip hop artist.
ktru introduces *Back to my Roots* by Yash P - Houston's South Asian hip hop artist. Yash P on Facebook. Music videos: August 15 (Indian Independence Day) ~ Houston to Bombay ~ Meri Rani (My Queen) ~ Resulting A Permanent Emptiness
On 9/27: Conversation with author Mitra Mostofi
***Below are the links mentioned by Mitra Mostofi during her conversation on the show.*** Author Mitra Mostofi will kick off the Breast Cancer Awareness month (October). Learn more about the book "This was no coincidence" and the journey of resilience, courage,...
Navratri Festival 2014 from 9/25 to 10/4 at VPSS Haveli, Houston Farm & Ranch.
Navratri 2014 tickets ***50%*** off if you mention *ktru*. Email [email protected] or call/text Amee at 832-347-2516. Exclusive offer for KTRU (Rice radio) - tickets are only $10 if you mention *KTRU*!!!! Organizers from the Gujarati Samaj of Houston will be on...
Festivals of Asia - AADA's fundraiser luncheon on 9/18/14 from 11:30am to 2:30pm
Asians Against Domestic Abuse (AADA) a 501 (3)c hosts their 13th annual fundraiser on Thursday September 18th from 11:30am to 2:30pm. At 1811 Briar Oaks Ln., Houston, TX 77027. # 713-622-4191. Tickets are $100. Highlights of the event: Egyptian themed fashion show by...