benaras
A distinctive musical tradition rooted in the folk influences of Uttar Pradesh, celebrated for its expressive Thumri and Khayal-oriented style.
Provenance
The Benaras Gharana is influenced by the folk tradition of the areas adjoining U.P.
Founder & Genealogy
Genre
It is Khayal oriented. Musical ornamentation is used to highlight the words. It is equated to the Bol banav Thumri, which creates certain moods through combinations of words and melody. Laggi Chanti is played towards the end of the Thumri rendition. Restraint in rendering is a feature of this style and the talas used are mainly Dadra, Deepchandi, and Addha. Ada is not included.
The Peerless & Illustrious
Maujuddin Khan, Badi Moti Bai, Rasoolan Bai, Siddeshwari Devi and Mahadev Mishra.
The Torchbearers
Geetesh Mishra, Neeta Soorma, Rajan and Sajan Mishra, Rajan Mishra and Sajan Mishra, Shailendra Mishra and Sukhvinder Singh Namadhari.
