Paper version of my interview with Musician and Poet Azad Iqbal, eldest grandson of Pakistani poet-philosopher Mohammed Iqbal. The interview was published on Aug 1 on Saudi Gazette, Saudi Arabia's daily newspaper in English language.
Folk and traditional performing arts in Bangladesh include Jatra, Pala Gan, Gambhira Gan and Kabigan. Jatra is a form of folk drama combining acting, songs, dance and music. It was popular for storytelling but now incorporates more contemporary themes. Pala Gan are narrative ballads usually based on religious stories. Gambhira Gan are folk songs from northwest Bangladesh originally based on worship of Shiva but now reflect social issues. Kabigan involves folk poets singing and performing, sometimes in competitive response songs. Bangladesh's folk music also includes religious and secular folk songs composed orally without influence from classical or modern rules.
Ravi Shankar, a renowned Indian sitar player and composer, died on December 11, 2012 at the age of 92 near his home in southern California. Known as a virtuoso sitar player and cultural ambassador who introduced Indian classical music to Western audiences, Shankar had a major influence on music in the 20th century. He had recently undergone heart surgery but struggled to recover. Shankar left behind a legacy of popularizing Indian music worldwide and inspiring many other musicians throughout his long and prolific career spanning over 80 years.
Indian music and art have deep historical roots and traditions spanning millennia. Some key points:
1) Indian classical music traditions of Carnatic and Hindustani music date back thousands of years and remain an important part of spiritual and cultural life today.
2) Folk music traditions vary widely by region but often involve dance and celebration of cultural and religious festivals, like Bhangra from Punjab or Bihu from Assam.
3) Indian art also has ancient origins and evolved over historical periods through influences like Buddhism, Islamic rule, and British colonialism. Key art forms include temple architecture and sculpture, miniature paintings, and frescoes found in places like the Ajanta caves.
The document contains several poems and articles about poetry and music. It discusses the following:
1) Several poems that touch on themes of human suffering, the presence of God, the nature of contemporary life, and finding inspiration from nature.
2) A brief history of Indian classical music traditions and how they have evolved over time through cultural interactions and influences.
3) Characteristics of good poetry according to various poets and critics, including conveying truth and beauty, surprising the senses, and being well-written with precise language.
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This PPt is about the role of Music in pakistani culture, which will asist you in finding some inner musical object with the help of my small research.
Pakistan has a unique vocal music tradition influenced by Central Asia, South Asia, Persia, Turkey, and the Arab world. Ghazal is a traditional poetic form that expresses love, separation, and loneliness within strict structural requirements. Considered one of the principal poetic forms of Persian civilization, Ghazal can be sung by both men and women. Qawwali is a vibrant, devotional music of the Sufi Chishti Order that has been performed for over 700 years at Sufi shrines and has gained mainstream popularity.
Folk and traditional performing arts in Bangladesh include Jatra, Pala Gan, Gambhira Gan and Kabigan. Jatra is a form of folk drama combining acting, songs, dance and music. It was popular for storytelling but now incorporates more contemporary themes. Pala Gan are narrative ballads usually based on religious stories. Gambhira Gan are folk songs from northwest Bangladesh originally based on worship of Shiva but now reflect social issues. Kabigan involves folk poets singing and performing, sometimes in competitive response songs. Bangladesh's folk music also includes religious and secular folk songs composed orally without influence from classical or modern rules.
Ravi Shankar, a renowned Indian sitar player and composer, died on December 11, 2012 at the age of 92 near his home in southern California. Known as a virtuoso sitar player and cultural ambassador who introduced Indian classical music to Western audiences, Shankar had a major influence on music in the 20th century. He had recently undergone heart surgery but struggled to recover. Shankar left behind a legacy of popularizing Indian music worldwide and inspiring many other musicians throughout his long and prolific career spanning over 80 years.
Indian music and art have deep historical roots and traditions spanning millennia. Some key points:
1) Indian classical music traditions of Carnatic and Hindustani music date back thousands of years and remain an important part of spiritual and cultural life today.
2) Folk music traditions vary widely by region but often involve dance and celebration of cultural and religious festivals, like Bhangra from Punjab or Bihu from Assam.
3) Indian art also has ancient origins and evolved over historical periods through influences like Buddhism, Islamic rule, and British colonialism. Key art forms include temple architecture and sculpture, miniature paintings, and frescoes found in places like the Ajanta caves.
The document contains several poems and articles about poetry and music. It discusses the following:
1) Several poems that touch on themes of human suffering, the presence of God, the nature of contemporary life, and finding inspiration from nature.
2) A brief history of Indian classical music traditions and how they have evolved over time through cultural interactions and influences.
3) Characteristics of good poetry according to various poets and critics, including conveying truth and beauty, surprising the senses, and being well-written with precise language.
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This PPt is about the role of Music in pakistani culture, which will asist you in finding some inner musical object with the help of my small research.
Pakistan has a unique vocal music tradition influenced by Central Asia, South Asia, Persia, Turkey, and the Arab world. Ghazal is a traditional poetic form that expresses love, separation, and loneliness within strict structural requirements. Considered one of the principal poetic forms of Persian civilization, Ghazal can be sung by both men and women. Qawwali is a vibrant, devotional music of the Sufi Chishti Order that has been performed for over 700 years at Sufi shrines and has gained mainstream popularity.
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A conundrum in L2 writing classes is how to make classroom writing assignments more meaningful and extend the readership of such assignments beyond that of instructors while also expanding the range and depth to which learners write. This presentation discusses how these disparate issues may be resolved by contextualizing simple writing assignments that allow learners maximized play of imagination and expression and that can extend what I call expository reach - the breakthrough to levels of writing that may go beyond where learners had previously written. Adding further to such a dynamic is the role blogs may play in widening such writing assignments into publishable projects. Such incentives for publication may motivate learner writers towards expository reach while creating a community of readership both of learners' peers and near-peers.
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In East Asian painting, common subjects or themes include landscapes, flowers and birds, human figures, and animals. Specific motifs vary between countries - in China, popular subjects are landscapes and temples; in Japan, everyday life scenes and crowded narrative paintings; and in Korea, landscapes and plants like plum blossoms are common. The medium, style and subjects of painting are closely related to calligraphy in East Asian artistic traditions. Faces are also painted for theatrical performances in China, Japan and Korea to represent different character traits and personalities.
The document provides information about Hindustani classical music including its history and origins in North India. It discusses the Kirana gharana and its prominent artists such as Abdul Karim Khan, Sawai Gandharva, and Bhimsen Joshi. It also introduces the performers at the grand finale - Pandit Somanath Mardur, his son Kumar Mardur, and accompanist Shivanand Salimath, who are members of the Kirana gharana tradition.
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1) The document discusses Rudra Boruah, a prominent Assamese musician, and analyzes how his songs reflect the lives of Assamese women.
2) Boruah composed many songs focused on different aspects of Assamese women, portraying them as dawonis, weavers, and in various other roles.
3) The paper examines Boruah's women-centered songs in five categories: as dawonis and reapers, as weavers and lovers, as grieving childless women, depicting their beauty, and comparing historical and modern Assamese women.
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He romanced Kathak like not many others could possibly do, his authority over the old style dance structure thinking of him into enduring popularity as one of India's most prominent performing artistes.
This document provides an overview of the music culture of Pakistan, summarizing the various genres and styles. It discusses the classical music gharanas that migrated from India after partition, including the Patiala, Sham Chaurasi, and Gwalior gharanas. It also describes popular instruments and genres like qawwali, folk music, kafi, and ghazal. It lists influential artists in each genre and notes how some contemporary artists are fusing traditional and modern styles. Pop music in Pakistan combines Eastern, African, and Western influences and notable pop artists who have gained international recognition are also mentioned.
This document provides an introduction to Indian classical music through a series of multiple choice questions. It covers topics like the definition of key musical terms like raga and tala, famous Indian musicians like Tansen and the musical Trinity of Carnatic music. One question describes how flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia switched to playing left-handed in order to be taught by the legendary Annapurna Devi after she initially refused him as a student.
This document summarizes Chinese traditional music, including styles such as opera, ensemble, and solo performances. It discusses Beijing opera as the most popular style and includes details on various traditional Chinese instruments such as the erhu, pipa, and zheng. Characteristics of Chinese music are described as simple, creating calmness and serving a ceremonial role. The document also provides images and descriptions of traditional Chinese instruments like the yueqin, pipa, erhu, and others.
Classical music is an integral part of Indian culture and helps develop spirituality and concentration. It contains many ragas and talas and can be experienced through both vocal and instrumental performances. Classical music has mental and physical health benefits and preserving this heritage through education and performances is important. The city of Varanasi is considered the cultural capital of India and is home to many renowned classical musicians and annual music festivals.
This document provides information on several prominent Indian musicians across different genres of music. It discusses the origins and traditions of Indian classical music, including Carnatic and Hindustani styles. Key musicians summarized include sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, tabla player Zakir Hussain, playback singer M.S. Subbulakshmi, sarod virtuoso Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, and the film music composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The document highlights their musical achievements and contributions to expanding the reach of Indian music.
Japanese theater has a long tradition dating back to the 16th century. Two major forms are Noh and Kabuki. Noh features stylized performances that incorporate music, drama, and dance. Kabuki began as a more lively alternative to Noh, shocking audiences with contemporary stories told through dramatic costumes and sword fights. Both forms have evolved over time but maintain their cultural significance as unique Japanese art forms. Vocal techniques used in these theaters demonstrate extraordinary breath control and the ability to synchronize speech with shamisen music. Shamisen accompanies dances and provides music across multiple Japanese theatrical traditions.
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The document discusses Ustad Bismillah Khan, a renowned shehnai player. It describes how he took up music at a young age, learning the shehnai. He gained prominence playing at important events like India's independence day celebrations in 1947. Throughout his career, he received several prestigious national awards, including India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna. Bismillah Khan's life exemplified the rich cultural heritage of India.
Pakistan has a unique musical culture influenced by Central Asia, South Asia, Persia, Turkey, and the Arab world. Vocal styles include ghazal, a poetic form that expresses love and loss, and qawwali, devotional Sufi music performed at shrines. Instrumental music is prominent in Punjab and makes use of drums, harmonium, and rubab. Pakistani music shares influences with India but also has distinguishing characteristics.
1) The soloist meets his cousin, a former soprano who had lost her voice to cancer, at her country home where she now lives in retirement.
2) The soloist's cousin had lived with his family while attending university years ago. She was known for her dignified manner and for singing in the church choir.
3) During his early concerts in Rome, the soloist befriends a religious man and an Indian man named Kuruvilla. They spend several happy days studying together in Rome.
Puran Singh was a great Scientist, Poet and Philosopher, who went to study in Tokyo university (1900-03) at the age of 19. He was a revolutionary in Japan, became a Buddhist, then a Vedanti and returned to Sikhi in a big way. He created new paradigms in Punjabi Literature and deserved a Nobel Prize but he was not sponsored by any Sikh organization! This Lecture was delivered in GND University, Amritsar on 29th January, 2014.
The document provides background information on the development of qawwali music in South Asia. It discusses how qawwali emerged from the cultural fusion of Hinduism and Islam in the region. Qawwali began as a Sufi musical tradition centered around reciting ghazals and odes to God/prophets which were intended to induce spiritual trances. Over time it incorporated elements of indigenous Indian music and became popular among both Muslims and Hindus. The document traces how qawwali evolved from its origins in Sufi practice to becoming a mainstream secular musical genre in South Asia by the 20th century.
This document provides an overview of music from South, Central, and West Asia. It discusses the classical vocal and instrumental traditions of India, including Carnatic, Hindustani, and folk music. It also describes the music of Pakistan, Israel, and Arab countries. Key characteristics and instruments of each region are outlined such as ragas, talas, tabla, dholak, and oud.
Bismillah Khan was an Indian shehnai player who popularized the shehnai, an oboe-like wind instrument. He brought the shehnai to the concert stage and elevated its status from a folk instrument to a classical one. Khan received many honors, including India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna. He performed the shehnai at India's independence celebrations at Red Fort in Delhi on important national occasions. Khan is credited with almost single-handedly making the shehnai a famous classical instrument in India.
Indian music has many different styles in the north and south of the country. The south has styles like kalpita sangita and padam, while the north has forms like dhrupad, khyal, and dhamar. Typical Indian instruments include the sarod, sitar, tampura, and shenai. Some famous Indian musicians highlighted include Ravi Shankar, a renowned sitar player who popularized Indian music worldwide; L. Subramaniam, a talented violinist and composer; and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, a master of the sarod. M.S. Subbalakshmi was India's first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna for her exceptional carn
This certificate certifies that Student Name successfully completed the Excel 2013 Introduction class taught by Gail Silverman on October 21, 2014. The student earned 0.7 continuing education credits, where one CEU credit equals ten contact hours of instruction.
Creating context and fostering expository reach in L2 writing: approaches and...Lee Arnold
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A conundrum in L2 writing classes is how to make classroom writing assignments more meaningful and extend the readership of such assignments beyond that of instructors while also expanding the range and depth to which learners write. This presentation discusses how these disparate issues may be resolved by contextualizing simple writing assignments that allow learners maximized play of imagination and expression and that can extend what I call expository reach - the breakthrough to levels of writing that may go beyond where learners had previously written. Adding further to such a dynamic is the role blogs may play in widening such writing assignments into publishable projects. Such incentives for publication may motivate learner writers towards expository reach while creating a community of readership both of learners' peers and near-peers.
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In East Asian painting, common subjects or themes include landscapes, flowers and birds, human figures, and animals. Specific motifs vary between countries - in China, popular subjects are landscapes and temples; in Japan, everyday life scenes and crowded narrative paintings; and in Korea, landscapes and plants like plum blossoms are common. The medium, style and subjects of painting are closely related to calligraphy in East Asian artistic traditions. Faces are also painted for theatrical performances in China, Japan and Korea to represent different character traits and personalities.
The document provides information about Hindustani classical music including its history and origins in North India. It discusses the Kirana gharana and its prominent artists such as Abdul Karim Khan, Sawai Gandharva, and Bhimsen Joshi. It also introduces the performers at the grand finale - Pandit Somanath Mardur, his son Kumar Mardur, and accompanist Shivanand Salimath, who are members of the Kirana gharana tradition.
Reflection of Assamese Women Life in the Songs of Rudra Boruah A Studyijtsrd
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1) The document discusses Rudra Boruah, a prominent Assamese musician, and analyzes how his songs reflect the lives of Assamese women.
2) Boruah composed many songs focused on different aspects of Assamese women, portraying them as dawonis, weavers, and in various other roles.
3) The paper examines Boruah's women-centered songs in five categories: as dawonis and reapers, as weavers and lovers, as grieving childless women, depicting their beauty, and comparing historical and modern Assamese women.
Briju maharaj; a life dedicated to dance and classical excellenceaditi agarwal
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He romanced Kathak like not many others could possibly do, his authority over the old style dance structure thinking of him into enduring popularity as one of India's most prominent performing artistes.
This document provides an overview of the music culture of Pakistan, summarizing the various genres and styles. It discusses the classical music gharanas that migrated from India after partition, including the Patiala, Sham Chaurasi, and Gwalior gharanas. It also describes popular instruments and genres like qawwali, folk music, kafi, and ghazal. It lists influential artists in each genre and notes how some contemporary artists are fusing traditional and modern styles. Pop music in Pakistan combines Eastern, African, and Western influences and notable pop artists who have gained international recognition are also mentioned.
This document provides an introduction to Indian classical music through a series of multiple choice questions. It covers topics like the definition of key musical terms like raga and tala, famous Indian musicians like Tansen and the musical Trinity of Carnatic music. One question describes how flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia switched to playing left-handed in order to be taught by the legendary Annapurna Devi after she initially refused him as a student.
This document summarizes Chinese traditional music, including styles such as opera, ensemble, and solo performances. It discusses Beijing opera as the most popular style and includes details on various traditional Chinese instruments such as the erhu, pipa, and zheng. Characteristics of Chinese music are described as simple, creating calmness and serving a ceremonial role. The document also provides images and descriptions of traditional Chinese instruments like the yueqin, pipa, erhu, and others.
Classical music is an integral part of Indian culture and helps develop spirituality and concentration. It contains many ragas and talas and can be experienced through both vocal and instrumental performances. Classical music has mental and physical health benefits and preserving this heritage through education and performances is important. The city of Varanasi is considered the cultural capital of India and is home to many renowned classical musicians and annual music festivals.
This document provides information on several prominent Indian musicians across different genres of music. It discusses the origins and traditions of Indian classical music, including Carnatic and Hindustani styles. Key musicians summarized include sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, tabla player Zakir Hussain, playback singer M.S. Subbulakshmi, sarod virtuoso Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, and the film music composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The document highlights their musical achievements and contributions to expanding the reach of Indian music.
Japanese theater has a long tradition dating back to the 16th century. Two major forms are Noh and Kabuki. Noh features stylized performances that incorporate music, drama, and dance. Kabuki began as a more lively alternative to Noh, shocking audiences with contemporary stories told through dramatic costumes and sword fights. Both forms have evolved over time but maintain their cultural significance as unique Japanese art forms. Vocal techniques used in these theaters demonstrate extraordinary breath control and the ability to synchronize speech with shamisen music. Shamisen accompanies dances and provides music across multiple Japanese theatrical traditions.
9 the sound of music part ii - the shehnai of bismillah khanNVSBPL
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The document discusses Ustad Bismillah Khan, a renowned shehnai player. It describes how he took up music at a young age, learning the shehnai. He gained prominence playing at important events like India's independence day celebrations in 1947. Throughout his career, he received several prestigious national awards, including India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna. Bismillah Khan's life exemplified the rich cultural heritage of India.
Pakistan has a unique musical culture influenced by Central Asia, South Asia, Persia, Turkey, and the Arab world. Vocal styles include ghazal, a poetic form that expresses love and loss, and qawwali, devotional Sufi music performed at shrines. Instrumental music is prominent in Punjab and makes use of drums, harmonium, and rubab. Pakistani music shares influences with India but also has distinguishing characteristics.
1) The soloist meets his cousin, a former soprano who had lost her voice to cancer, at her country home where she now lives in retirement.
2) The soloist's cousin had lived with his family while attending university years ago. She was known for her dignified manner and for singing in the church choir.
3) During his early concerts in Rome, the soloist befriends a religious man and an Indian man named Kuruvilla. They spend several happy days studying together in Rome.
Puran Singh was a great Scientist, Poet and Philosopher, who went to study in Tokyo university (1900-03) at the age of 19. He was a revolutionary in Japan, became a Buddhist, then a Vedanti and returned to Sikhi in a big way. He created new paradigms in Punjabi Literature and deserved a Nobel Prize but he was not sponsored by any Sikh organization! This Lecture was delivered in GND University, Amritsar on 29th January, 2014.
The document provides background information on the development of qawwali music in South Asia. It discusses how qawwali emerged from the cultural fusion of Hinduism and Islam in the region. Qawwali began as a Sufi musical tradition centered around reciting ghazals and odes to God/prophets which were intended to induce spiritual trances. Over time it incorporated elements of indigenous Indian music and became popular among both Muslims and Hindus. The document traces how qawwali evolved from its origins in Sufi practice to becoming a mainstream secular musical genre in South Asia by the 20th century.
This document provides an overview of music from South, Central, and West Asia. It discusses the classical vocal and instrumental traditions of India, including Carnatic, Hindustani, and folk music. It also describes the music of Pakistan, Israel, and Arab countries. Key characteristics and instruments of each region are outlined such as ragas, talas, tabla, dholak, and oud.
Bismillah Khan was an Indian shehnai player who popularized the shehnai, an oboe-like wind instrument. He brought the shehnai to the concert stage and elevated its status from a folk instrument to a classical one. Khan received many honors, including India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna. He performed the shehnai at India's independence celebrations at Red Fort in Delhi on important national occasions. Khan is credited with almost single-handedly making the shehnai a famous classical instrument in India.
Indian music has many different styles in the north and south of the country. The south has styles like kalpita sangita and padam, while the north has forms like dhrupad, khyal, and dhamar. Typical Indian instruments include the sarod, sitar, tampura, and shenai. Some famous Indian musicians highlighted include Ravi Shankar, a renowned sitar player who popularized Indian music worldwide; L. Subramaniam, a talented violinist and composer; and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, a master of the sarod. M.S. Subbalakshmi was India's first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna for her exceptional carn
This certificate certifies that Student Name successfully completed the Excel 2013 Introduction class taught by Gail Silverman on October 21, 2014. The student earned 0.7 continuing education credits, where one CEU credit equals ten contact hours of instruction.
El documento presenta diferentes tipos de materiales didĂĄcticos permanentes y de impresiĂłn, incluyendo pizarrĂłn, libros, periĂłdicos, proyectores de acetatos, tableros didĂĄcticos y grabadoras. Explica las ventajas y desventajas de cada material respecto a su facilidad de uso, costo, capacidad de mantener la informaciĂłn y adaptaciĂłn a diferentes tamaĂąos de grupo. El objetivo es conocer la importancia y utilidad de estos materiales como herramientas de apoyo para mejorar los procesos de enseĂąanza y apre
This presentation includes Heidi Alexandra Pollard, Corporate Culture Hacker and Workplace Futurist's bio, workshop and speaking topics as well as testimonials. For bookings for Heidi Alexandra please email support@uqpower.com.au
El documento presenta los temas a tratar en una clase de matemĂĄticas. Se dividirĂĄ en tres secciones: sistema de numeraciĂłn, operaciones con nĂşmeros naturales y operaciones con fracciones. En la primera secciĂłn se incluyen juegos para trabajar la comparaciĂłn y posiciĂłn de cifras. La segunda secciĂłn contiene ejercicios de sumas, multiplicaciones y cĂĄlculos mentales con potencias de diez. La tercera secciĂłn propone problemas y juegos para practicar diferentes tipos de fracciones y su representaciĂłn en la recta numĂŠrica.
El documento presenta el plan de mejora de un docente tras una semana de clases. Identifica varias ĂĄreas que podrĂan mejorarse, como facilitar encuestas ya completas para ahorrar tiempo de copiado, preparar cuadros de doble entrada de antemano, y agregar actividades prĂĄcticas luego de lecturas para mantener la atenciĂłn de los estudiantes. El objetivo general era trabajar el tema de las migraciones a la Argentina.
The need of mobile devices has ushered in the recent times of exemption when it comes to getting the data we need at the very moment we need it. Google has even coined a term to describe this nature: micro moments.
âMicro-moments occur when people reflexively turn to a device â progressively a smartphone â to act on a need to learn something, do something, discover something, watch something, or buy something,â Google said.
Local and other business owners can capitalize on this mobile-inspired, micro-moments trend by taking the following ten actions.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Heidi Alexandra Pollard on transforming toxic workplace cultures. The presentation discusses how workplace cultures are impacted by trends in work, social life, and technology. It provides tips for leaders to develop their emotional intelligence and shift their company culture, such as using body language to introduce people positively. The presentation also outlines seven steps for having difficult conversations and emphasizes that developing people is key to improving organizational culture and business metrics.
O documento apresenta a agenda de um encontro pedagĂłgico-administrativo realizado em 09/08/12 na Escola Figueiredo Correia. A agenda inclui tĂłpicos como a VIII Feira de CiĂŞncias marcada para 31/08, reuniĂľes de diretores de turma com pais de alunos e conselhos de turma, planejamento mensal, ciclo de palestras sobre o ENEM, entre outros.
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This document provides tips on developing body intelligence and a powerful presence. It discusses tapping into one's "UQ Power" or uniqueness quotient, which is one's innate personal power. Developing self-awareness of one's UQ Power and mastering body language can boost confidence and communication. Specific tips include practicing open, expansive stances to convey power and control, using gestures intentionally, and introducing oneself confidently. Developing one's UQ Power requires getting comfortable with discomfort and continual growth.
This presentation outlines my personal understanding of what happiness is, based on 4 years of learning about it, and finding my own path in the world.
This document summarizes a workshop on effective communication. It outlines four types of communication - passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive. For each type, it provides examples of behaviors and impacts. It also discusses common mistakes in communication and effective skills, such as dealing with issues directly, listening, compromise, and expressing emotions appropriately. The goal is to teach participants to communicate assertively and resolve conflicts respectfully.
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Riad Sunbati was an influential Egyptian composer and musician of the 20th century. He was born around 1905-1906 in Egypt and showed a talent for music from a young age, encouraged by his father who played the oud. By age 10, Riad was receiving professional music lessons in playing the oud. He went on to have a successful career, composing over 1000 songs and performing with famous singers of the time. Riad helped establish the oud as a prominent instrument in Arabic music and composed the piece "Riad Longa" which is still taught in music schools today. He had a large influence before passing away in September 1981.
Azerbaijani music has a long history dating back thousands of years. Some of the earliest information about Azerbaijani music comes from rock carvings from the 18th-3rd millennium BC. Traditional genres include ashig music, an oral folk tradition centered around poets and musicians called ashigs. Azerbaijani folk songs reflect the lives, emotions, and culture of the people. Pop, rock, classical, jazz, and other modern genres developed in Azerbaijan in the mid-20th century, with notable artists influencing each style. Vagif Mustafazadeh is particularly praised for blending jazz and traditional mugham music.
Iranian traditional music has been influenced by Iranian culture for centuries and has also influenced the music of neighboring regions. It is based on a system of melodies and instruments called radif and maqams. Iranian traditional music reflects the history and values of Iranian people through epic and emotional sounds rooted in ancient traditions. It has developed over two main periods, with early music having a scientific aspect described by scholars but later facing decline due to social and religious conditions before eventually being preserved to modern day.
This document provides an overview of the music culture of Pakistan, summarizing the various genres and styles. It discusses the classical music gharanas that migrated from India after partition, including the Patiala, Sham Chaurasi, and Gwalior gharanas. It also outlines popular instruments and genres like qawwali, folk music, kafi, ghazal, and the development of pop music. Specific musicians are named for each genre as pioneers and prominent contemporary artists, such as the Sabri Brothers, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and popular pop stars like Ali Zafar.
This document provides biographical information about several notable figures from Azerbaijan's history and culture. It discusses the poet and founder of the Safavid dynasty Shah Ismail, as well as prominent political leader Heydar Aliyev. It also mentions several classical musicians and composers who have contributed to the development of Azerbaijani classical music, including Uzeyir Hajibeyov. The document briefly describes the musical tradition of mugham and notes some famous opera singers from Azerbaijan. Additionally, it provides short biographies of writer Abdullah Shaig and singer Zeynab Khansova.
- India has one of the oldest musical traditions in the world dating back thousands of years to ancient religious texts like the Vedas.
- Classical Indian music is based around ragas and emphasizes the guru-shishya tradition of oral teaching.
- The development of Indian music can be divided into ancient, medieval, and modern periods where styles evolved but spiritual characteristics remained the same.
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At times I searched for you here,
at times I traveled there
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§ Popularized in movie âBajrangi Bhaijaanâ (2015)
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Bhar Do Jholi Meri
Tere Darbaar Mein
Dil Thaam Ke Woh Aata Hai
Jisko Tu Chaahe
Hey Nabi Tu Bhulata Hai
Tere Dar Pe Sar Jhukaaye
Main Bhi Aaya Hoon
Jiski Bigdi Haye
Nabi Chaahe Tu Banata Hai
Bhar Do Jholi Meri Ya Mohammad
Lautkar Main Naa Jaunga Khaali
They come into Your court
clenching their hearts
Those people whom You desire to
see , O Prophet!
Iâve also come to Your door with
my head bowed down
Youâre the One who can fix
broken fates, O Prophet!
Please fill my lap, O Prophet!
I wonât go back empty handed
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§ Brought classical performance techniques to Qawwali
§ Visiting artist at University of Washington from 1992-93
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Introduction to Pakistan
Badshahi Mosque, Lahore
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Pakistan
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Indus Valley civilization
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Modern India and Pakistan
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Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
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KINGDOM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2013
From grandfather to grandson:
The legacy of Mohammed Iqbal
Harmonium Player, Singer and Poet Azad Iqbal (right) poses after a private
performance in Jeddah with Tabla Maestro Ustad Ahmed Khan, his longtime
music partner.
Azad Iqbal with his family. â Courtesy photos
By Roberta Fedele
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH â Eldest grandson and
only descendant of Pakistani poet-philosopher Mohammed Iqbal
(1877-1938) blessed with the gift
of writing poetry, Azad Iqbal is
today a 67 year-old legal counsel,
poet, singer and father of two who
lives in Jeddah with his wife Farida and dedicates most of his time
to playing and composing Eastern
classical music, writing poetry
and breathing new life into the
poems of his illustrious grandfather through musical adaptations
of his works.
In this interview with Saudi
Gazette, Azad revealed more
about his walk of life, his passion
for jazz and blues, his practice
of Eastern classical music, his
fruitful musical cooperation with
Tabla Maestro Ahmed Khan and,
obviously, his grandfather.
Western inďŹuences
Equipped with a natural talent for
poetry and music inherited from
both sides of his family, Azad was
brought up in Karachi in an artistically and intellectually stimulating environment that together
with his studying experience in
London played a determinant role
in shaping his artistic talent at a
later stage of his life.
âMy mother Rashida Begum
(1925 â 2005) belonged to a family of poets and music lovers and
was herself a great singer,â said
Azad.
âMy early childhood memories are related to hearing her
beautiful voice resounding all
over the house.
âI also remember lots of poets
and intellectuals regularly visiting our home, reading poetry and
discussing with my father Aftab
Iqbal (1898 â 1979) who was the
eldest son of Mohammed Iqbal
and, like him, a philosopher and
barrister.
âAt that time I wasnât a musician or poet nor had a real understanding of Eastern classical
music but poetry and music have
always been there, affecting me
unconsciously,â he added.
Born in Lahore in 1946, Azad
received his primary education
at the British Karachi Grammar
School and was inďŹuenced since
an early age by both Eastern and
Western music and culture.
âI adopted a Western lifestyle
ďŹrst. I spoke and wrote English
better than my own language. I
dressed in Western clothes, became fond of rock bands and
started playing guitar much to my
father's anger,â he said.
In 1964, Azad went off to England for 10 years. He got a degree
in law at the University of London
and followed the footsteps of his
father and grandfather becoming
a barrister from Lincolnâs Inn.
âFor some reasons, the legal
profession seems to be the favorite profession of the Iqbal family,â said Azad.
âDuring the period of my studies in London,â he added, âI was
mainly focused on my university
and social life but I continued to
listen to Western music and went
through all the phases of pop,
rock, funk and soul music.
âLater in life, as my musical tastes became more reďŹned,
I discovered the charm of genres
like blues and jazz. I became particularly fond of soft fusion experiments between jazz and other
genres like R&B, soul, funk and
rock.â
Today Azad plays piano and
guitar, has a 3,000 CDs collection
of traditional and contemporary
jazz and blues, knows several
jazz clubs all over the world and
never misses the opportunity to
discover new ones whenever he
travels abroad.
Eastern Classical music
and âGhazalsâ
In 1974, enriched by a wealth of
experiences and diverse Western
musical inďŹuences, Azad went
back to Pakistan entering the
world of Eastern classical music
and Urdu poetry.
âIn this period, I was in my
30s and had no knowledge about
Eastern classical music in terms
of notes, scales and harmonic
compositions,â said Azad.
âHowever I became so curious
about it that I purchased a secondhand harmonium and started to
take lessons from a noted musicologist in Karachi, the late Baba
Inayatullah.
âI used to spend nights practicing the notes. It was frustrating
and enjoyable at the same time,â
he added.
Azad, whose passion for Eastern music has been inherited by
his 28-years-old daughter Jini,
discovered later in life that also
his grandfather took music lessons in Sialkot in his younger
days and loved singing and listening to Eastern classical music.
Gradually, Azad was also introduced to the art of writing and
performing âGhazals,â a centuries-old popular form of poem and
song in Iran, Pakistan and India.
âAt the beginning it was just
an interest on the poemsâ structure
and how the rhyming took place
but slowly my curiosity grew
deeper and deeper.â
During the years, he gave birth
to an important collection of Urdu
and English poems that he would
like to publish one day.
His very ďŹrst Urdu poem
âAmad-ey-Jihad (The Arrival Of
Jihad)â was written on May 17,
1983, the day his son, Jihad Iqbal,
was born.
Saudi Arabia and a discipline of
daily vocal practice
In 1984, the time came for Azad
to move to Saudi Arabia where he
was offered a very good position
as a legal counsel in Al-Khobar
and later Jeddah.
âEveryone thought I would
abandon Eastern classical music. In fact, at the beginning I just
couldnât ďŹnd time to practice. I
was new, young and wanted to
work hard to make a career. At the
same time, I didnât want music to
disappear from my life.
âI still loved Western music
and kept jealously all my jazz records but Eastern music was really
affecting me deep. I just couldnât
leave it.â
Since 1984, Azad wakes up every day at 5.30 am exercising for
two hours and a half before going
to work to keep his throat vibrating
and preserve his lungsâ power.
âGradually I got addicted to
my breathing and singing exercises. They turned into a sort of
pleasant meditation, an injection
of energy every morning and the
best moment of my day,â he said.
After 10 years of hard practice,
Azad got to a point in which he
started composing music and turning his attention to the philosophical works of his grandfather.
âI had experimented with all
sorts of ragas and notes and was
hungry for more. Music is a very
strange ďŹeld, no matter to which
tradition it is associated. There is
no end to it. The more you learn,
the more you feel you donât know.
âNot only I started to compose
music to my collection of Urdu
and English poems but also asked
my uncle to seriously introduce me
to my grandfatherâs philosophy
and poetry.â
âToday, although I have no
personal memories of my grandfather who passed away when I was
not yet born, I can say that I know
him through his poetry and that no
one else had such a deep inďŹuence
on me.â
Azad is proud to have composed music to over forty of his
grandfatherâs works including
selected verses from his famous
epic works in Urdu âShikwaâ and
âJawab-ey-Shikwaâ (Complaint
and Answer to the Complaint).â
These verses, translated in Arabic by Faridaâs father and titled
âHadeeth Al Rouh (Utterances
of the Soul),â were sung in 1967
by the most distinguished singing
diva of Egypt, Um Kulthoum.
Fusion experiments
Azadâs stay in Saudi Arabia was
also marked by an admirable effort to write down six volumes of
Eastern classical music and ďŹnd a
synthesis between the Eastern and
Western musical traditions, the
two passions that stayed with him
since his childhood.
âUnlike Western music, Eastern music is not written and has
been transmitted orally from father to son and master to disciple
throughout the ages. Being a very
systematic person, I did all my
best to record it and write it down.
âGenerally speaking, what
jazz, blues and Indian ragas have
in common is that they all require
intense instrumental and musical
mastery. They are characterized by
a basic structure of notes that can
be combined in inďŹnite ways and
around which musicians are free to
improvise for hours.â
Azad experimented a lot trying to blend these worlds and is
always available to fusion experiments with foreign musicians.
However, he still believes that
Eastern and Western music give
their best when standing alone.
âHybrid experiments are beautiful and interesting but do not
penetrate the inner chambers of
my heart,â he said.
When asked about his favorite
musical tradition, he answered:
âThere is no better or worst. It all
depends on how your soul accepts
these melodies. What makes Indian music intensely special to me
is its spiritual dimension. I can seat
for hours in meditation listening to
it.â
The Iqbal-Khan duo
A part from writing poetry and
composing music, Azad also gives
a number of private concerts and
appeared publicly on various occasions accompanied at the tabla by
his longtime music partner Ustad
Ahmed Khan with whom he plays
in perfect synch following a secret
language capable of hypnotizing
the audience.
âKhan has been my music
companion for the past 23 years.
We are perfectly blended together
and I feel blessed to have known
him. This cooperation has helped
The picture composition shows Azad Iqbal in his early years, his father Aftab Iqbal and his grandfather Mohammed
Allama Iqbal (right).
both of us to keep our music
alive,â said Azad.
Well-known musician in India boasting 40-year experience
as a percussionist, Khan was born
in Hyderabad and held his ďŹrst
public performance at the age of
14. Drummer of incredible skills,
he has also enthralled audiences
in Europe and Canada receiving
many recognitions, including the
Indira Gandhi Academy Award.
The Iqbal-Khan duo took part,
amongst others, in three âAllama
Iqbal Tribute Concertsâ in Pakistan, in an âIndo-Pakistani Friendship Concertâ at the Indian Consulate General in Jeddah (2004)
and was invited to perform in
Oman by the Indian Ambassador.
My Grandfather Mohammed Iqbal
Mohammed Iqbal is internationally renowned for having explored
with a critical approach the political, scientiďŹc and philosophical
heritage of the West and having
answered through classical Islamic
philosophy to questions raised by
the Western speculative tradition.
These queries include the
meaning of the religious experience, the connections between
science and religion, the nature of
God and the relation between the
spiritual and material side of human life.
Talking about his grandfatherâs poet-philosopherâs personality, Azad said: âPeople know
my grandfather as the Eastern
poet-philosopher who studied in
Europe, who knew Goethe, Byron
and Shelley and who was equally
Iqbal street in Heidelberg and Jeddah
familiar with Zarathustra as he
was with Jalaluddin Rumi and the
Qur'an, incarnating a sort of symbolic bridge between the East and
the West in the realm of thought.â
He added: âEurope had opened
its eyes to the great possibilities
that lay before the human mind but
peopleâs frustration in Europe and
the strong competition between
European nations didnât offer him
in the end a model of perfection.
âThatâs why he directed all his
efforts to shape a philosophy combining the best qualities of both
worlds he had known: the dynamic
activism of the West with the spiritual values of the East.
âAt a time in which the British
were ruling India, his poetry and
philosophy represented for Muslims an incentive to abandon their
listlessness, wake up and ďŹght for
their freedom.
âIâm sure that today, if he
could, he would convey to Pakistani and Indian nationals a message of peace and harmony. In the
end, both people belong to branches of the same old tree sharing traditions that date back to centuries.â
The books âAsrar-i-Khudi (Secrets of the Self)â and âThe Reconstruction of Islamic Thought
in Islamâ are the documents that
best synthesize Iqbalâs thought and
represent an invitation for Muslim
intellectuals to open themselves
to a confrontation with Western
thought without losing their cultural and religious heritage.
A part from being an intellectual whose philosophical works
have been translated into major
languages of the world, Iqbal was
also a human being with qualities
and weaknesses that Azad came
to know through the stories of his
father.
âMy father used to talk about
my grandfather as a person with
two distinct personalities,â said
Azad.
âOn one hand he represented
the brilliant intellectual and public
ďŹgure I have just talked about. On
the other hand, he was a normal
human being with a great sense of
humor who loved his parents, got
married and had children, hobbies
and an intense social life.
âFew people for instance know
about his passion for wrestling,
gems, stones, falcons and pigeons.
He was great in the art of breeding
his domestic pigeons and knew all
the differences between Turkish,
Iranian, Pakistani and Indian species.
âMy father who experienced
closely all aspects of his personality, also used to say that people
from all walks of life were eager to
visit him every evening.
âHe was a multifaceted persona whose sensitive and fertile
mind easily conquered everyone.
âIn Iran people affectionately
call him âIqbal Lahori (Iqbal from
Lahore),â as he wrote his most
beautiful philosophical poems in
Farsi (Persian), a language offering a much richer vocabulary compared with Urdu.â
âAnd in Turkey, Germany,
Saudi Arabia and probably other
countries there are roads named
after him,â added Azad.