The Enduring Poetry of the Gwalior Gayaki
Author, Lakshmi Rao with her tanpura(Image by Jigna Desai) Poetry As Sanctuary – A column where we explore poetry as a means of expression for voices of the South Asian Diaspora. “Geetam Vaadyam Tatha Nrityam, Trayam Sangeeta Mucchyate.” This quote from the ancient Sangeet Ratnakar by Pandit Sharangdev, defines ‘sangeeta’, or ‘collective music’, as singing, instrumental music, and dance. De rigeur for many Indian children, I have fond memories of training in Bharatanatyam and Car...
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