0 a traditional pattern of notes in Indian music; a piece of music based on a particular pattern --
He scans the ragas with an eye on beauteous light and shade.
Their style is self-described as lunar ragas, with many of the lyrics dealing with celestial imagery.
He is respected for his in-depth understanding as he unfolds the raga, the tonal quality and power of his strokes.
The song was also pivotal in transmuting folk rock into the new musical forms of psychedelia and raga rock.
Several of these tracks are remarkable for their groundbreaking infusions of jazz and raga bass lines into the rock format.
His methodical expansion of ragas, clear brigas and rich manodharma is a treat for music aficionados.
The singer progresses from the experience of joy to the musical expression of the raga, the audience in the opposite direction from the raga towards joy.
The material is par ticularly helpful in helping us to understand how the raga develops through its different stages.
