Dhrupad

Dhrupad is the Hindu sacred style of singing, traditionally performed by male singers. It is performed with a tanpura and a pakhawaj as instrumental accompaniments. The lyrics, which were in Sanskrit centuries ago, are presently sung in Brajbhasha, a medieval form of Hindi that was spoken in Mathura. The Rudra Veena, an ancient string instrument, is used in instrumental music in the style of Dhrupad. Dhrupad music is primarily devotional in theme and content. Some of the best known vocalists who sing in the Dhrupad style are Us. Nasir Moinuddin Dagar and Us. Nasir Aminuddin Dagar, exponents include Dr. Ritwik Sanyal, Pt. Uday Bhawalkar, and the Ramakant and Umakant Gundecha