A group of shehnai players stood in knee deep waters ... monsoon showers bring some respite from the heat conditions in Uttar Pradesh.

Discover Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh's oldest district and India's spiritual heart. Explore its ancient history, temples, culture ...

Through it they explored what became Shehnai’s forte under Bismillah Khan’s care -– a rich array of folk music from eastern Uttar Pradesh ranging from chaiti, kajri, to the more popular thumri.

Uttar Pradesh is literally, a treasure house, with each and every district having unique music traditions. This state is considered as the citadel of 'Pubaiya Ang' of Hindustani Classic Music.

New Delhi: Renowed shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan's grandson Nazre Hasan has been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police for ... was known as much for his music as his simple lifestyle.

Through it they explored what became Shehnai’s forte under Bismillah Khan’s care -– a rich array of folk music from eastern Uttar Pradesh ranging from chaiti, kajri, to the more popular thumri.