Shobha - Shubh Dhwani (Shambhaji Dhumal)

Shehnai has been an integral part of Indian culture for centuries. Any special occasion, with or without auspicious ceremonies begins with the Shehnai. So strong is the association between this instrument and festivities that the very word Shehnai has become synonymous with celebrations and happiness. In fact, in several parts of the country even today, the temples resonate with the sound of the Shehnai in the early hours of morning.

A small wind instrument, it looks somewhat similar to Oboe, but instead of furnished keys as in Oboe, it has seven open holes. The player closes or opens these holes with his fingers, as he blows, to create the desired melody. Naturally, it requires tremendous finger dexterity and great lungpower, as well as breath control to be able to play the Shehnai well.

Indian music based on light classical raags, this scintillating "Shehnai and Harmonium" album will set a new landmark in its appeal to all auspicious occasions in the Indian Calendar and social functions of every hue and colour. The sweet and exquisite Shehnai music of Pandit Shambhaji Dhumal together with a breathtaking virtuoso Harmonium accompaniment by Ustad Akhlak Hussain in Shubh Dhwani is set to become a 'must have' album in the easy-listening collection of the connoisseurs too. Subscribe to Sona Rupa on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SonaRupa