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Voice of Indian Song - for iPod/iPhone

Author: The Open University

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Traditional Indian singing is intoxicating - but what is it about singing, and listening to others sing, that makes it so significant? In this album, Sudokshina Chatterjee breaks down the unique Indian style, and explains the emotions and meaning behind the songs of her culture. This material is drawn from The Open University course AA317 Words and music.
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Voice of Indian Song

Voice of Indian Song

2010-03-0800:383

A short introduction to this album
Becoming a Singer

Becoming a Singer

2009-03-3102:28

Sudokshina Chatterjee explains why she started to sing, and her journey from the first singing lesson to now.
The Voice

The Voice

2009-03-3106:54

Sudokshina Chatterjee discusses the voice, looking at how vocalists are trained, the different ways to use the voice, and the difference between gender.
Khyal Performance

Khyal Performance

2009-03-3112:071

Sudokshina performs a Khyal song, accompanied by Subrata Manna on the tabla
Khyal

Khyal

2009-03-3105:081

Sudokshina explains the meaning behind Khyal, the most popular genre of Indian music, focusing on two songs.
Thumri Performance

Thumri Performance

2009-03-3107:422

Sudokshina, accompanied by Subrata Manna, performs a romantic song, known as a Thumri
Sudokshina explains te meanings behind a Thumri, explain the words, and also the emotions held within the song.