THE DECLINE OF THE SARANGI AND ITS CONNECTION TO COURTESAN CULTURE It is no secret that in present-day Pakistan, the Indian classical sarangi is rapidly in decline.

Historically, sarangi – an instrument found in folk and classical forms across the north of the subcontinent – had a bad reputation by association.

Sarangi legend Pt Ram Narayan, 96, passed away, leaving a legacy of musical innovation; he was cremated where his friend Jaidev was laid to rest.

Sarangi, a string instrument of much antiquity, has long been associated with the practitioners of classical music as it provided the much-desired accompaniment to the exponents of kheyal mode of ...

New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) A musical evening, 'Sarangi Legacy 2018 - Festival of Music and Dance', hopes to promote the heritage and legacy of Hindustani classical instrument sarangi Thursday ...

And the talented youngster is now dreaming big. The 17-year-old Sarangi hopes to play in Europe one day and wants to prepare himself accordingly. "My favourite club is Manchester United.

The sarangi gained prominence in Indian classical music in the 17th century, during the reign of the Mughals in the subcontinent.