Gharana, Style, Disciple in Indian Music
Gharana is a school of thought.
Gharana is a discipline (a freedom in discipline).
Gharana is a systematic presentation of musical thoughts.
Gharana is the extension of tradition.
Gharana is the expression of feelings within rules and moves of the raga and it is a path for new musical ideas.
Gharana is the framework of aesthetics.
Gharana never allows the haphazard presentation.
There are mainly 4 gharanas in Indian Classical Vocal Music which evolved from banis of the past. These are
1) Gwalior 2) Agra 3) Kirana 4) Jaipur
In addition to this, there are many other gharanas/styles, which are derivatives of Gwalior Gharana
To name a few: Patiyala, Rampur Seheswan, Bhendi Bajar, Mewati gharana, Delhi, Bakshu (Lucknow).
Patronage
Indian Classical musicians received royal patronage from below mentioned 'the then states' of India (before 1947).
- Mysore state
- Jaipur state
- Baroda
- Gwalior state
- Kurundwad, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur