http://www.aliakbarcollege.org Studies in the classical music of North India Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:09:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Since its founding in 1985, the Ali Akbar College of Music in Basel, Switzerland, has become one of Europe's most important centers for the study of the classical music of North India. Its activities include seminars, master classes, private and group instruction and public recitals. Maestro Ali Akbar Khan passed away ... http://www.aliakbarcollege.org/?p=3 North Indian classical music is one of the most highly developed art music's in the world. Partaking strongly of improvisational elements, the structural framework of the music is provided by a system of modal melodic frameworks called ragas and of rhythmic patterns called talas. Within the framework, the performers must ... http://www.aliakbarcollege.org/?p=29 The Ali Akbar College would like to thank all the organizations and friends who have given support to its activities for the past 20 years. Every contribution helps this unique institution continue its cultural work in Switzerland. The College is registered as a tax-exempt, educational institution and all contributions from ... http://www.aliakbarcollege.org/?p=36