Kutcheri | Purnima

Today's show explores ragas, the melodic frameworks at the heart of Indian classical music, and their link to the time of day. In the North Indian (Hindustani) tradition, ragas are tied to different parts of the day, each suited to a particular mood, while South Indian (Carnatic) music is less bound to the clock and leans more on feeling. This Kutcheri settles into the late afternoon for a warm and unhurried hour where the two traditions meet.