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Country: India
AIR Raagam is a dedicated classical music station operated by All India Radio (AIR), India's national public broadcaster. It focuses on preserving and promoting India's rich heritage of Hindustani and Carnatic classical music, offering listeners a serene and culturally immersive auditory experience. As part of Akashvani, AIR Raagam serves as a vital platform for both legendary maestros and emerging artists in the Indian classical tradition. The station appeals to connoisseurs, students, and enthusiasts of classical music across India and the global diaspora. Its uniqueness lies in its exclusive commitment to classical genres, free from commercial interruptions, and its role in sustaining India's musical legacy through authentic, high-quality broadcasts rooted in tradition and scholarship.
AIR Raagam's programming centers around Hindustani and Carnatic classical music, featuring live and recorded performances of ragas, talas, and compositions by renowned vocalists and instrumentalists. The schedule includes morning and evening ragas, thematic concerts, lecture-demonstrations, and special programs during festivals and anniversaries of musical legends. Listeners can expect alap, jor, jhala, khayal, thumri, kriti, and instrumental showcases on sitar, sarod, violin, flute, and more. The station also occasionally features devotional music and semi-classical forms, all presented with deep respect for the art form's aesthetics and grammar.
AIR Raagam broadcasts nationally from All India Radio's network, accessible via FM transmitters in select cities and globally through online streaming. While its primary signal originates from Delhi and other major AIR centers, its live stream on liveradios.in and other platforms ensures reach across India and to Indian communities worldwide. The station serves a culturally engaged audience seeking authentic classical music, including students, performers, scholars, and listeners who value India's artistic heritage, regardless of geographic location.
