Listen to Bhakti Republic with Amit Basole
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On the banks of the Yamuna — the saga of Krishna Bhakti
Jamuna Kinare, the series finale of Bhakti Republic, explores the historical, cultural, and spiritual landscapes of Krishna Bhakti in North India and Bengal, where this devotional movement has thrived for centuries. Joining host Amit Basole is historian and scholar Varuni Bhatia, faculty in history at Azim Premji University.
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When Varkaris March To Pandharpur
In the fourth episode of our series Bhakti Republic, Amit Basole continues his exploration of constitutional values in the poetry of the Varkaris through anecdotes and readings, against a background of original music performances
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Kayakave Kailasa — A Musical Rendition Of The Vachanas
M. D. Pallavi sings the vachanas accompanied by Bruce Lee Mani on guitar. Enjoy this unique compilation produced by Radio Azim Premji University as a companion to Bhakti Republic with Amit Basole
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The Body As Temple — The Vachanas Of The Sharanas
In the third episode of Bhakti Republic with Amit Basole, we journey to 12th century Karnataka, where the Sharanas, ardent devotees of Shiva, spread their message through vachanas, verses composed and sung in simple Kannada, which are infused with profound thought
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Kathauti Mein Ganga — In Benaras with Kabir and Ravidas
Join Amit Basole for the second episode of this series, in which we explore how the histories of the values enshrined in our Constitution find resonance in the poetry of the Bhakti tradition
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Bombay Talkies — Cinema and Social Change
By the 20th century, cinema halls had mushroomed all over the city of Bombay and the industry attracted actors, dancers, singers, and songwriters. Songs were an inseparable part of these films, piggybacking on the tradition of Gujarati and Marathi theatre. The stage was set for a new breed of poets to write their way into history.
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Saara Jahan Hamara — In 1950’s Bombay
We begin our journey in the film studios of 1950’s Bombay (then not yet known as Bollywood) where lyricists like Sahir Ludhianvi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Shailendra, and others are using the power of their poetry to awaken people to the spirit of Constitutional Values