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
Let's Celebrate - ktru *50* and Navrang *25* !! Free concert on Sunday 9/10/17, 5-7pm at Grand Hall, Rice U
What: Swar Yatra - A Musical Journey!! Free Concert When: Sunday 9/10/17, 5-7pm. Doors open at 4pm. Meet and Greet 7-8pm. Where: Grand Hall, Rice University. FREE Parking West Lot 2 (CODE: KTRU) Free Henna Tattoos, Free Fruit Drinks, Free Cookies, Free India Chai...
ktru's Navrang DJ Gaura Karuna released his first music video!!
Let's get pumped! Give support to ktru talent. Check it out: Gaura Karuna Visit his website, listen to his music.
India's 71st Independence Day Celebration on August 20: Free event, open to all
Bring your children, your neighbors and friends to explore Indian Food, Culture and Music! Texas based Riyaaz Qawwali will perform on August 20, 2017 to celebrate India's 71st Independence Day. Venue: Stafford Center, 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, TX 77477. From 1:00pm -...
Hare Krishna -The Film: A unique film in Houston on July 7, 8 and 9 @ 800 Aurora St.
Hare Krishna! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami who started it all (formerly known as Acharya) will be screening in Houston on July 7, 8 and 9 at 14Pews Theater located at 800 Aurora st, Houston - 77009. Hare Krishna! is the true story of an unexpected, prolific,...