Bahauddin Dagar (pt. 1)

In part one, Bahauddin Dagar discusses what led him to dhrupad, his musical influences, and how one's personal character (स्वभाव , svabhaav) is expressed in this music. The interview concludes with a rudra veena alaap in Raga Megh performed on the birthday of ZM Dagar in 2022.

On a personal note I want to thank Bahauddin for sponsoring my AIIS fellowship and hosting me at the Dhrupad House in Mumbai, the gurukul built by his father ZM Dagar. Without his support, this fellowship would not have been possible.