Dhammar is a very old style of singing. The name is also applied to instrumental renditions of the same. It has many similarities to dhrupad. The major difference is that it is slightly more romantic. Themes of dhammar typically revolve around Krishna and the Holi festival. In fact the dhammar is often called "hori" (holi). It is typically performed in dhammar tal of 14 beats. Dhammar, like its cousin the dhrupad, is rarely heard today.
Instruments Used In The Dhammar
Tanpura
Pakhawaj
Rudra Vina
Seni Rabab
Other Indian Vocal Forms
- Bhajan
- Dadra
- Dhrupad
- Film Music
- Folk Music
- Gazal
- Geet
- Kheyal
- Kirtan / Dhun
- Lakshan Geet
- Qawwali
- Shabad
- Tappa
- Tarana
- Thumri
Selected Video
Ustad Rashid Khan, Raag Desh
Moonsoon Raga
Dhrupad Alap Lalit Ashish Sankrityayan Udhav Shinde 2/3
Dhrupad Dhamar Lalit Ashish Sankrityayan Udhav Shinde 3/3
Nirmalya Dey, Raag Desh
Ramprapanna Bhattacharya (Sitar) - Raag Desh
Des Raag By Pt.Babulal Gandharva ,The Inventor Of Belabaharr
Raga Des
Raga Desh
Sangeetpedia: Raga Desh
Rohan Dasgupta, Raag Desh, Roopak Taal, Drut Teentaal
Meeta Pandit - Raag Desh [excerpt]
surbahar- raag Des
Ustad Munawar Ali Khan, Raag Desh, drut teentaal
Ustad Rafique Khan & Pt. Praveen Godkhindi - Raag Des-01
Ustad Rafique Khan & Pt. Praveen Godkhindi - Raag Des-02
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