‘Music is a great unifying and connecting factor even today’ Premium
The Hindu
Recently, he presented Sangeeta Ganga Kaveri, a lecture- demonstration organised by Azim Premji University at the Bangalore International Centre (BIC), highlighting Karnataka’s unique status as a state that has nurtured stalwarts in both Hindustani and Carnatic traditions. This legacy owes much to royal patrons like the Wadiyars of Mysore, who fostered a vibrant cultural exchange with the Baroda court, enriching Karnataka’s musical landscape. The flourishing of Hindustani music in North Karnataka and the resilience of Carnatic traditions in the south testify to this diversity.
Dr. Nagaraj Rao Havaldar, a vocalist of the Kirana gharana, has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Karnataka’s rich classical music legacy. A disciple of Pt. Madhava Gudi, who was himself a student of Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Dr. Havaldar’s music embodies the depth and subtlety of a renowned lineage.
Recently, he presented Sangeeta Ganga Kaveri, a lecture- demonstration organised by Azim Premji University at the Bangalore International Centre (BIC), highlighting Karnataka’s unique status as a state that has nurtured stalwarts in both Hindustani and Carnatic traditions.
This legacy owes much to royal patrons like the Wadiyars of Mysore, who fostered a vibrant cultural exchange with the Baroda court, enriching Karnataka’s musical landscape. The flourishing of Hindustani music in North Karnataka and the resilience of Carnatic traditions in the south testify to this diversity.
In this interview with The Hindu, Havaldar delves into the historical, cultural, and social roots of Karnataka’s dual musical heritage and discusses how these traditions continue to inspire artistes and audiences across generations.
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