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Bansuri
The bansuri is a
bamboo flute that is played transversely. The bansuri
is a very old instrument that dates back to nearly 5,000 years ago around the
time Sri Krsna appeared on earth. Per Vedic scriptures, He plays the flute. The
bansuri contains six or seven holes including a hole
meant for blowing air. Unlike the Western flute, the bansuri
is specific to a key. Thus, the bansuri above is only
meant for playing the key of D. Thus, it is not uncommon for bansuri players to keep dozens of flutes for various keys
and moods.
During classical performances of the bansuri, there is usually a person in the background,
usually a disciple of the main performer, acting as a backup. Usually, the main
performer will need bits of a break from excessive blowing in the instrument.
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Songs
Featuring Bansuri on KKSongs:
Instrumental: Raga Pahadi (2009)
Song:
Isvara Parama Krsna (2007)
Song: Gauranga Bolite Habe (2007)
Song: Kadacit Kalindi Tata (2007)
Song:
Pasana Dhatu Mrd Daru (2007)
Song:
Vrndavana Ramya Sthana (2005)
Song: Sri Krsna Virohe Radhikar Dasa (2005)
Song:
Govinda Kesava Janardana Vasudeva (2005)
Song:
Ohe Vaisnava Thakura Doyara Sagara (2005)
Song: Yasomati Nandana Brajabara Nagara (2000)
UPDATED: July 28, 2010