Hindustānī (/ /; हिन्दुस्तानी, ہندوستانی), also known as "Hindī-Urdū," is a term used by linguists to describe several closely related idioms in the northern, central and northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. It encompasses two standardized registers in the form of the official languages of Hindī and Urdū, as well as several nonstandard dialects.
The term has had a complex history, holding different meanings to different people. In Bollywood, for example, the intentionally neutral language of Indian film is often referred to as Hindustānī.
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Chandrakantha - Website of musicians Chandrakantha and David Courtney with detailed information about Hindustani music, instruments, artist biographies, list of teachers.
Meta Description: [ This page is about David and Chandra Courtney. It is also about their classes on Indian classical music and products relating to them (CD's, etc.). ]
Discography of Great Masters - Listing of Old 78 RPM and other old recordings of Hindustani great masters.
Indian Melody - Information and links on Hindustani music.
Meta Description: [ Melodious Indian music for all Indian music lovers. Old Hindi and regional songs, Ghazals and light music ]
Indian Music and Mian Tansen - Web form of an informative small book by Pt. Birendra Kishore Roy Choadhury about Hindustani music and Tansen.
ITC-Sangeet Research Academy - History, technical introduction, raagas and gharanas descriptions, audio and video clips of Hindustani Music.
Meta Description: [ Hindustani classical music,ragas,samay raga at the website of ITC-Sangeet Research Academy.The academy promotes indian classical music. The site has annotated audio and video clips of prominent musicians ]
North Indian Classical Music - An article with information on raag, taal, history and modern instrumental recital structure.
Meta Description: [ An article about North Indian music discussing many points such as history, raags, instruments, intricate rhythmic patterns and more, with some historical and other perspectives. Original text by Amitava Sarkar ]
Parrikar's Articles on Raaga-s - Articles on various raaga-s by Rajan P. Parrikar, with music samples.
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Raga Records - Live concerts and archival recordings of north Indian classical music.
Satragi Music - A small technical introduction to Hindustani music including a few sections on Bhatkhande.
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Toronto Gharana - Assorted material about Hindustani - photos, essays, recommended books and performances, New Raaga-s.
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