Continued from Part Twenty one – Dhrupad Part One Part Twenty two (of 22) – Dhrupad – Part Two Bani Dhrupad flourished as the principal  music format during the 16th century in the Mughal Courts.  During its affluent times, Dhrupad developed into four distinct melodic forms known as Vani or Bani. It might be rather incorrect to … Continue reading Music of India – a brief outline – Part Twenty-two