Context:
Around 1,300 musicians played Vande Mataram on tabla to enter the Guinness World Record for the “largest table ensemble” during the ongoing 99th International Tansen Samaroh in Gwalior.
Relevance:
Facts for Prelims
Tansen Samaroh: Honoring the Melodic Legacy of Mian Tansen
- Tansen Samaroh pays tribute to the legendary Indian classical musician, Shri Ramtanu Misra, known as Tansen.
- Held annually in December in Gwalior, it serves as a celebration of Tansen’s contribution to Indian music.
Significance:
- Commemorates the life and musical prowess of Mian Tansen, a distinguished classical music composer and vocalist.
- Artists and music enthusiasts worldwide gather to pay homage to the Great Indian Musical Maestro.
Key Facts about Mian Tansen:
- Renowned composer, musician, and vocalist in Indian classical music.
- Instrumentalist credited with popularizing and enhancing the plucked rabab.
- Honored as one of the Navaratnas at the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
- Bestowed with the title “Mian” by Emperor Akbar, signifying a learned man.
- Historical details about Tansen are intertwined with legendary narratives.
Contributions:
- Credited with introducing famous ragas like Miyan ki Malhar, Miyan ki Todi, and Darbari.
Annual Celebration:
- Tansen Samaroh attracts artists and music lovers globally to celebrate the enduring legacy of Mian Tansen.
- Provides a platform for showcasing classical music and fostering cultural exchange.
-Source: Indian Express
