Suryakant Pandurang Rane was born in Bombay, India in 1895. This early recording features Mr. Rane playing harmonium accompanied by a tabla.
He later went on to serve as musical director for over 15 Bollywood films from 1931 to 1936.
The matrices on this green label HMV are from the Gramophone Concert Record label – so this is likely a reissue of an earlier GCR release.
This video includes both sides of this very enjoyable performance.
हारमोनियम तर्ज – कर्नाटकी / ठुमरी
Harmonium Tarj – Karnataki / Thumri
Released as HMV N.1572.


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