| PAKHAVAJ |
For centuries, the pakhavaj (or mrdang) was the dominant drum in Hindustani music. Now it is in decline because dhrupad and the cultural milieu in which it thrived have largely disappeared from the mainstream, or are supported by special festivals rather than on the concert stage. The following pages offer information on the pakhavaj's history, some of its great players, and selections from its repertoire. |