I was recently introduced to the word Mellifluous and was immediately attracted to it. All I could think of was the current raag I was practising. Shivaranjani means that which is pleasing to Shiva. This Raag gathers strength from sadness. It has a beautiful healing property through sadness, the release of tears and suppressed emotions. Playing … Continue reading Mellifluous Moments
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Raag Megha ~ Rain Melody
There is an unusual amount of rain here. December is supposed to be a hot, dry month perfect for holidays. Instead we are receiving heavy rainfall. I have today found a goldmine on harmonium notations. It will make me happy to try out different tunes and today's raag is Raag Megha ~ Rain Melody O sprinkles … Continue reading Raag Megha ~ Rain Melody
Raag Ashaqi
I have been sitting in at my daughter's harmonium lessons, and though the teacher encouraged me to learn, I found it all too complicated. I have never played a musical instrument. But a few weeks ago, after a deep breathing and meditation session, just suddenly I was determined to give it a go. And I … Continue reading Raag Ashaqi
Unlearning
For about 3 or 4 days, I kept remembering a song vaguely. I had forgotten its name, in addition I couldn't recollect the band. All I remembered was it was definitely a 70's band and either the band or the song itself started with the letter "S". I tried not to think about it, but … Continue reading Unlearning
The Song of the Sufi
Hazrat Lal Shabaz Qalandar (1177 - 1274) was a Sufi saint, philosopher and poet. Hazrat means His Holiness and Lal was for the red robes he wore. Shahbaz - King of Falcons, Qalandar - a sufi saint, poet, mystic, noble man. He preached peace and religious tolerance among Muslims and Hindus. His mysticism attracted people from all religions. A … Continue reading The Song of the Sufi
Not Within, Nor Without
Don't ask me if I love you Ask if I still love you Don’t ask if I still love you Ask if I will ever stop Don’t ask me when I loved you Ask me when I didn’t Don’t ask me when I didn’t love you Ask me if there will exist such a time … Continue reading Not Within, Nor Without
A Poetic Pause
In this post, I will take a poetic pause. None of my poetry, but poetry nevertheless.. something a little different. I was reading this story and came across a beautiful video. Although I love music, I have not yet shared any of it here. This is a superb rendition of Amar Shonar Bangla ~ written and composed … Continue reading A Poetic Pause
SONYA KASSAM 