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Zeelaf raga


#AtoZChallenge 2020 Blogging from A to Z Challenge letter Z
Raga Zeelaf is a rare raga in Indian classical music. It's derived from thaat Bhairav. It is said that this raga is invented by Amir Khusro. The swaras of this raga are:
There are famous compositions of Zeelaf raga in Sufi music.


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  1. J Lenni DornerApril 30, 2020 at 7:32 PM

    Very interesting! I love hearing music from around the world.

    Congratulations on reaching z.

    I hope you and yours are staying safe and healthy during this difficult time.

    J Lenni Dorner~ Co-host of the #AtoZchallenge, Debut Author Interviewer, Reference& Speculative Fiction Author

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    1. JanviMay 1, 2020 at 9:19 AM

      Thank you very much. I had a great time writing for A to Z challenge, sharing the knowledge and it has been a practice for me as I'm learning Senior portions of Carnatic classical music
      Hope you and your loved ones are staying safe too.
      Jahnavi KJ

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  2. Narayana Rao K.V.S.S.May 1, 2020 at 6:14 PM

    I also enjoy Carnatic classical music. Not every day. But some days. I am now listening to the video you embedded.

    Congratulations for successful A to Z Blogging.

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  3. Narayana Rao K.V.S.S.December 28, 2020 at 12:57 AM

    Happy to visit again.
    Happy to inform the success of Online Handbook of Industrial Engineering - 2019 Version - Narayana Rao A to Z 2020 Blogger.

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