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
Ramleela 2014 on Saturday Sept. 27th at 3:30pm. Free tickets on 9/13 and 9/20.
**Ticket Giveaways** on Sat. 9/13 and 9/20 - 10am to noon. Call 713-348-5878 (KTRU) A sweeping tale of romance, abduction, friendship and war is told by an ensemble of dangerous demons, playful monkeys and powerful heroes. India’s amazing epic is a timeless testament...
Do not miss *Bollywood Blast* - a Free event on Sunday 8/31 at 8 pm
**Bollywood Blast** Miller Outdoor Theatre, Sunday 8/31 at 8 pm (Free). Do not miss an exclusive film with talented local artists'.
The Mayapuris (Florida based kirtan band) on Navrang 8/23
Energetic, enchanting, enlightening music - The Mayapuris Â
On 8/23: Interview with the Florida based kirtan group *The Mayapuris*
Florida based reputed kirtan group *The Mayapuris* will be on the show Saturday 8/23. Artists' Visvambhar – Vish and Krishna Kishore - Kish will converse live on the show. For more info about the group check their website and their Facebook page. Explore the Kirtan...