Ghazal is a famous Indian music that is prevalent and originated in the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period. The root of ghazal is in Persia where it was a form of poetry written in a particular format. The poetry was transformed into music by combining with classic India Ragas by people in India and Pakistan. One or two singers sing poetic songs with traditional musical instruments with beautiful compositions. The main themes of ghazal are love, separation and yearning while romance, nature, friendship and happiness are common subjects. But, songs are famous for their poetic and romantic content with soothing music. The soulful and mesmerizing voices of singers make these songs more enthralling for audiences at the event.
Ghazal – the cultural spirit of India
Classical music and songs are the cultural spirits of India. These are the glory and soul of the Indian continent. People enjoyed the meaningful and soothing ghazal and thumri songs more than anything during cultural events. No cultural event can pass without enjoying the ghazal mehfil. The soft music and meaningful phrases and shers touch the heart of audiences immediately.
The sad fact is traditional music is slowly losing its appeal among audiences. The prime reason is the intrusion of western culture and songs into society. Millennials prefer listening to fast-paced songs with rock and jazz. There is a need to reignite the mass appeal toward traditional songs in India.
An emerging ghazal and thumri singer in India
Nisschal Zaveri is a young ghazal and thumri singer in India. Fascinated by classical music, he started learning Hindustani vocal taleem and Indian rhythm instrument tabla at the age of six. He trained vocal under the guidance of Pandit Dayal Thakur. The vocal training has helped him to be ready for live ghazal events. The velvety baritone voice draws the attention of the audience to be a rising musician in India. While singing ghazal, he emphasizes each sher and connects musically to express emotions to the audience. In this way, he connects and gains applause from the audience at every ghazal event.
Moreover, he learned sitar from Pandit Shirish Shah to understand the depth of raag and raginis. The vocal training has helped improve his voice as a classical singer. He has developed the thahraav necessary in singing as an Indian classical ghazal singer. Now he sings Urdu ghazals and thumris in events.
Apart from singing, he composes music and song on different subjects. He has produced a song and dedicated it to Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj. Being a thumris and ghazals singer, he is on a mission to reignite people’s interest in classical music. The ambition of his ghazal band is to revive classical singing and music around the country.
Classical music and songs are the pride of Indian culture. There is a need to keep traditional music and folk songs alive in the country. Nisschal Zaveri is a young singer working hard with his band in this direction. Emerging vocalist and musician loves to perform at ghazal events to promote our traditional music among the masses. Do you need a ghazal singer for an event? Call us to book him for an event today.