Gharana

In Hindustani music, a gharānā is a system of social organization which groups musicians who are linked by lineage and/or discipleship and who adhere to a particular musical style.

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The best-known vocal ghar?n?s are: (source)

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• Gwalior
• Agra
• Kirana Gharana
• Jaipur
• Rampur Sahaswan
• Patiala
• Delhi
• Bhendi Bazar
• Banaras
• Mewati
• Sufiana Gharana of Kashmir

The best-known instrumental ghar?n?s are:

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• Gulam Ali Gharana (sarod)
• Sufiana Gharana of Kashmir (Santoor)
• Imdadkhani Gharana (sitar and surbahar, sarod, guitar)
• Indore Gharana (bin and sitar)
• Jaipur Gharana
• Maihar Gharana
• Vishnupur Gharana