"Nayi Sangeet Roshani." is the profound work of original lyrics and musical compositions some of which are based on Basic, Intermediate and Advanced tuition of Raagas.
This book credits the remarkable work of these two renowned authors, Sangitacharya Pandit Dev Bansraj Ramkissoon (Music & Notation) and Sanskritacharya Dr. Ratnakar Narale (Lyrics & Translation).
This book contains 108 unique compositions which combine the Hindustani style and Trinidad style of music including Dhrupad, Dhamar, Khayal, Thumri, Ghazal, Geet, Chaiti, Hori, Kajari, Tillana, Bhajans, Keertan, Keerjan and Chutney (a unique and original musical form created in Trinidad) which are sung in various taals. This innovative work also encompasses almost every trait of the popular Indian music styles and is the first of its kind to be published.
Pandit Dev Bansraj has established his own Gharana, which he named Tarouba Gharana that is originated from the town of the birth place of Shri Dev Bansraj (Tarouba Village, Marabella, Trinidad, West Indies) and is so named in honour of the memory of his forefathers who came to this village from India in the early 1840's, bringing with them this very rich culture.
Having regards to the emergence of the presence of many people of Indian origin living in western societies, this book is presented in Hindi as well as in English. It also contains Indian Music Notation and English translation for today's reader and it presents a unique gift for students, teachers and lovers of Indian music.
