Raag Mishra Kafi | Pandit Nityanand Haldipur | Bansuri | Music of India

#darbarfestival | Nityanand Haldipur is among the Maihar gharana’s leading bansuri exponents. He was a longtime student of Annapurna Devi, one of India’s most revered musicians. ► Join our newsletter at for the finest in Indian classical music and dance, and watch full length exclusive concerts in pristine HD on the Darbar Player: --------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about the music: Nityanand Haldipur is among the Maihar gharana’s leading bansuri exponents. He was a longtime student of surbahar maestro Annapurna Devi, one of India’s most revered musicians. He continues his guru’s tradition of taking students on other instruments, including flute, saxophone, violin, guitar and vocals, and holds ‘listening sessions’ on the works of Maihar gharana greats such as Alauddin Khan. His bansuri style fuses the ideas of Wazir Khan and Pannalal Ghosh. Hear more of Nityanand here: -Interview Pt. 1 | -Interview Pt. 2 | Kafi is a midnight raga, derived from North Indian folk forms. It is based on the swaras SRgmPDnS - a pattern once considered to be a ‘home scale’ reference point for Hindustani theory. Carnatic Raga Kharaharapriya and the Western Dorian mode use the same notes, which also form the basis for other popular ragas such as Bhimpalasi and Bageshri. But the modern Kafi is distinguished from these by its versatility, usually taking a ‘Mishra’ [mixed] form with notes from outside the scale (in fact it is rare to hear a ‘pure’ rendition of it). Hear more of Mishra Kafi here: -Niladri Kumar (sitar) | Recorded by Darbar in 2014, on location in India: -Nityanand Haldipur (bansuri) Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill and inspire. Through shared experiences and digital connectivity we ensure that one of the world’s finest art forms reaches the widest possible audience. Founded in 2006, we deliver premium quality live events, music education, broadcasts and online engagement through promoting artistic innovation and creative technology. We are also committed to providing a platform for new talent from India and the UK. All Rights Reserved ©2019 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust