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Radio 3,60 mins

SeriesIndia - music for Lord Krishna

Gujurat - Praful Dave

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Lucy Duran and the musician Viram Jasani travel to Northern India in search of music for the Lord Krishna. They start their journey in the state of Gujarat where they find singing shepherds directly descended from the milk-maids and boys of Krishna's time. They are joined by Gujarat's most famous folk musician Praful Dave who performs an exclusive session for the programme in Ahmedabad.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Gopis' Affectionate Complaint about Krishna
    Gopis' Affectionate Complaint about Krishna
    Praful Dave, Kali Das Ustad, Narendra Soyenterr and Jayanti Rathod
  3. 2.
    The Peacock is Singing from my Motherland
    The Peacock is Singing from my Motherland
    Arvind Solanki with Bharwad Shepherd group (Shaktipara Maldhari Ras Mandal)
  4. 3.
    On the day of the crescent moon the Peahen displays her feathers
    On the day of the crescent moon the Peahen displays her feathers
    Arvind Solanki with Bharwad Shepherd group (Shaktipara Maldhari Ras Mandal)
  5. 4.
    Untitled Song about Krishna
    Untitled Song about Krishna
    Kathachoisi Rabari Samaj of Kutch
  6. 5.
    Song about the Monsoon and Krishna
    Song about the Monsoon and Krishna
    Men’s Vocal Ensemble from Kutch
  7. 6.
    Gopis' Affectionate Complaint about Krishna
    Gopis' Affectionate Complaint about Krishna
    Praful Dave, Kali Das Ustad, Narendra Soyenterr and Jayanti Rathod