Samvad - Raga Yaman - Dhrupad Bansuri Jugalbandi

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Igino Giovanni Brunori and Virginia Nicoli of Samvad are an innovative musical duo crafting new sounds from ancient materials. Their performances are meditative journeys through a rich landscape of melody and rhythm, using bansuri (Indian bamboo flute), silver flute and saxophone and voice. They play with tabla or pakhawaj (drums) and love to collaborate with musicians from all over the world.

In whatever arrangement, Samvad’s original compositions and improvisations are founded on the most rigorous traditions of Indian Classical music, Dhrupad. Together with their teachers, the Gundecha Brothers (Dhrupad singers) they have forged their own musical language in which Raga (melodic frames of indian classical music) and tala (rhythm cycles) remain the core features. In this sense, their music is less of a fusion and more of a dynamic expression of these traditional principles.

Samvad means to ‘speak together’ or ‘accord’ in Sanskrit. There is much accord between the art and life of Igino and Virginia. Music brought them together and continues to be the driving force in their lives. Music is their life and life is their music. Their shared passions give a special tone to their sonic creations, at once deeply connected to ancient traditions and still pulsing with the present.

The exceptional quality of Samvad’s music derives from their attention to sound quality, to micro-tonal detail and to the mysterious dialog between the two. East and West, ancient music and contemporary sounds meet in a new interpretation of tradition and modernity.

Branan Dubh

[SamvadMusic]

check out our new video: Dhrupad bansuri jugalbandi with mohan vina!

[dhaivatshukla]

6 : 54 to 7 : 02
When the Madhya Saptak SA and Taar Saptak SA met, I wished if I could Freeze the time at that moment, all the veins of my body got excited.. How beautiful feeling that was, I can not explain. Too bad you sustained on that resonant tune only for 8 seconds.. I wish ed if it could be continued eternally.. <3

[Mogli]

Why can't we take our music such seriously as these two beautiful talented people are doing?
This is an inexpressible relief watching and hearing them . Thanks for a marvelous and holly video.

[ruchirrai]

Ohh my god. Pure Bliss!
This requires years of practice to master many dimensions which collectively comes out as this.
Control over breath, understanding of Raag, years of dedicated practice, feel of the moment and almighty's blessings.
You can't afford to miss any.

[niharranjanbaidya]

Heavenly tune. I have no words to appreciate them. May God bless them. I do not know how I can honor you. I only know that I should honor you.

[OriginalGrandMenator]

My mom didn't like me. I think I'm a piece of shit alcoholic. Now I listen to this and it gives peace to my heart. Thank you. All makes sense. Everything is ok.

[Etheric]

This music paints a mental picture of Creation

[johnnychristie]

This will be a long time favorite for years to come. I love winding down with it.

[arlrmr]

*Steeped enough in Indian sensibility for me. Well done. And thank you.*

[raghvendrasingh]

What a Melody ! Pure Indian classical sur n also style . Both of u really amazing guys . I love u both dud . Lord Krishna blessed always both of u dear sis n bro . Thanks again

[Carhati]

Yogi e Virginia che bello sentirvi e vedervi a distanza di anni!!! un abbraccio

[srinivaskini]

Sublime music.Gratifying to note from comments that Dhrupad is now appreciated worldwide

[eduhbas]

You played beautifully...the world needs your music...

[rustamnezhura]

I'm still here, and every time I come back here I realize that this diamond has so many facets. God bless you.

[louginko]

Each spring, I come back to this music. Thank you very much.

[venugopal]

Drupal takes into the micro physics of music itself and liberates ...unspeakably endearing....

[anjalijoshi]

Tears in eyes. Such a compassionate music

[eliahu]

Helped me cope w/ cancer in the family, that to our deep sorrow, my beloved niece didn't survive.
Now it's helping me grieve and accept her death and that we are all part of eternity, earth and the universe.

[drsukumarnatarajan]

Its been a long time since I heard a rendition of Yaman that was worth returning to. I think I have now heard this more than a dozen times! Brilliant playing - hope to hear much more.

[ManishSabu-cn]

Your playing is divine. I especially noticed how you created a small bed of grass to place the spare bansuri.
This shows that you have embodied the Indian tradition of respecting their instruments like offerings to God.