Gharanas Gharana is used in Hindi and Urdu to refer to the core component in the organizational structure of North Indian (or Hindustani) music and dance, in other words a family of hereditary occupational specialists. Traditionally the gharana is headed by an authoritative musician-teacher called the Khalifa, and comprises members related by blood and/or musical knowledge (talim). Over time we will add articles that relate to this unique system. The Delhi Tabla Gharana The Gwalior Gharana Faiyyaz Khan of the Agra (Rangile) Gharana

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