- My all-time favorite singer is Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. I grew up in a non-Indian household and was never exposed to Hindustani vocals until after I graduated from university. As with most Westerners, I thought Hindustani vocals were strange...until I heard Bhimsen sing Tilak Kamod. 🧵
- I've been hooked ever since. That was back in 1997. I've listened to that recording hundreds of times over the years, maybe even thousands. You can listen to the recording on the brand new Tilak Kamod page I just built. bansuribliss.com/tilak-kamod 🧵Mar 16, 2025 06:13
- Fast forward a few decades...I'm in Dharwad – home, birthplace and/or teaching grounds of Kirana gharana legends Bhimsen Joshi, Gangubai Hangal, Sawai Gandharva and my singing guru Kumar Mardur and his father Somnath (in photo). So what better place to learn my favorite Tilak Kamod composition? 🧵
- Learn Tilak Kamod This Weekend: Join me online Sunday March 16th at 8am Los Angeles time: email contact@bansuribliss.com for the login link
- This is our regularly scheduled Bansuri Bliss Members Advanced Lesson that takes place every Sunday...but for this session anyone can join. I will be teaching raag Tilak Kamod in ektal. We will learn the raga, the rhythm, and the lyrics! You'll also meet Bansuri Bliss Members from around the world.
- As with most of our advanced lessons, I will start out with the basics. If you are new to Indian Classical Music, I will show you how to read the music, finger the notes and get a beautiful tone. So bansuri players of all levels are encouraged to attend...and singers too :) I hope you can join us!
