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A senior musician today and a senior student of the pioneering musician, G N Balasubramaniam, Trichur V Ramachandran will be awarded the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi for the year 2012. Ramachandran can of course be easily identified through his voice and singing style, which are remarkably similar to that of his guru, GNB. This programme features Trichur Ramachandran singing compositions of GNB. Ramachandran also talks about being open to influences to aid learning, and about his tryst with Hindustani music. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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This programme features an ancient raga and one among the heavy ragas of Carnatic music, Saveri. With a very classical flavour and with its predominant mood being the Karuna rasa or compassion, Saveri has a special appeal. It also has great scope for elaboration, and is therefore often chosen in concerts. Dfferent types of compositions have been included on this episode of Colours of a Raga to bring out the flavours of Saveri on www.radioweb.in

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Alapana is the most abstract of improvisational forms in Carnatic music, with no words or underlying rhythm. It is totally free-form, and hence is able to reflect the gamakas and bring out the raga’s character in the best possible manner. Alapana is an occasional theme where all the songs have a full-fledged alapana preceding them. This edition has alapanas in ragas Shankarabharanam, Varali, Sahana and Punnagavarali on www.radioweb.in

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In this programme, G N Balasubramaniam sings a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Kalyani. GNB was known for his progressive elaboration of the raga, especially in his Ragam-Tanam-Pallavis, which is evident here too. The pallavi is set to Mishra Chapu tala, and the pallavi line is "Un Darisanam Kidaikkumo Nataraja Dayanidhe". Listen on www.radioweb.in

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Alepey Venkatesan is the of the most senior musicians now following the Ariyakudi style. His music is classically founded, and he strictly follows paddhati. Alepey Vednkatesan is also a musician who is respected for his knowledge and his view on Carnatic music. Listen to selection from one of his concerts on www.radioweb.in

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There are quite a few songs that have become undoubted evergreen classics, and these include many weighty kritis too, apart from the expected lighter compositions. Sometimes, it’s a rare song in a rare raga that becomes popular and end up being performed often. This programme presents a few such favourites on www.radioweb.in

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Uppalapati Ankiah was initially a tavil and mridangam artiste. It was much later that he became a vocalist. As a vocal musician, it was perhaps understandable that he would be strong in laya. He quickly built a reputation as not only an expert in laya, but also a rare musician who sang compositions in rare and unusual talas, including those from the 108 classical talas. Uppalapati Ankiah was also renowned for his rendition of pallavis in rare ragas. Listen to a highlight on www.radioweb.in

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Rama Varma is a direct descendant of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma and Raja Ravi Varma. He has an expectedly large repertoire of Swathi compositions, from the rare Khamas Varnam, Saa Vaama Rusha, to the popular Paahi Sreepathe in Hamsadhwani. He is a student of M Balamuralikrishna and is a repository of probably the largest number of Balamurali's compositions. Listen to a highlight on www.radioweb.in

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T Viswanathan, grandson of Veena Dhanammal and brother of T Balasaraswati, was one of the most influential Carnatic musicians in the USA, where he spent many years researching and teaching. Jon B Higgins, the first musician from the West to make a mark in Carnatic music, was Viswa's student. A tribute on www.radioweb.in

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Kalpakam Swaminathan was a vainika and vocalist who followed the Tanjavur style of playing the veena. Kalpakam Swaminathan's veena playing style closely followed the vocal, and it was built on reproducing the gamakas and graces of the voice. Her music was very much like her - simple, direct, elegant and evocative, without using technical artifices to produce effect. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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The sophistication in terms of the raga and tala structure may not always be apparent in the compositions of the Trinity. This is particularly true of the laya aspect, which is the underlying rhythmic principle that operates in a composition. This programme looks at the eduppu aspect – or the position in the tala cycle where the composition begins – which is one of the important aspects pertaining to laya on www.radioweb.in

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V R Dileep Kumar presents Muthuswami Dikshitar's Sri Venkatagireesham Aalokaye in Raga Surati on the One Raga One Kriti programme on www.radioweb.in

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Ramanathapuram Srinivasa Iyengar, who is better known as "Poochi" Srinivasa Iyengar, came in the Tyagaraja shishya parampara, and was the disciple of Patnam Subramania Iyer. Among his most popular compositions are Saraguna Paalimpa in Raga Kedaragaula and Parama Paavana Rama in Raga Purvikalyani. His varnams are also often performed, especially Vanajaakshiro, the adi tala varnam in Raga Kalyani, and Nera Nammiti, the ata tala varnam in Raga Kaanada. Ramanathapuram "Poochi" Srinivasa Iyengar was born on August 16, 1860, and passed away in 1919.Listen to a selection of his compositions on www.radioweb.in

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Hindolam is one of the more popular pentatonic ragas in Carnatic music. The Hindustani equivalent of the raga is Malkauns. Hindolam is a raga that can provide both a classical feel, as in the established kritis such as Neerajakshi, Saamaja Vara Gamana and Maamavatu Sri Saraswati, and also devotional touch in bhajans and semi-classical pieces. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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Vinjamuri Varadaraja Iyengar was a leading disciple of Tiger Varadachariar. He was popularly known as Vinjamuri. Varadaraja Iyengar's music was classical and traditional in its form. He composed only a few compositions, but those few were unique and carried his stamp. Listen to a selection on www.radioweb.in

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The Ragam Tanam Pallavi has for long been the showpiece of performance, calling attention, as it does, to the technical competence of the artiste. It also provides a complete experience of all the improvisational elements. In this programme, S Sowmya sings a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Kaanada. The pallavi is set to Chatusra Jati Triputa tala, Khanda nadai. The pallavi line is "Narada Gaana Lola Naada Geeta Paripaala" on www.radioweb.in

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Coimbatore Thayi (1872-1917) was one of the first Carnatic musicians to be recorded. Even though she passed away early, her records were released and re-released even many years after her death, continuing to be popular even at a time when records of popular musicians such as Ariyakudi and Chembai must have been out in the market. This feature presents some of her renditions, and we have Sriram V, author and historian, talking about her life. The programme also features other relatively unknown artistes of the beginning of the recording era in India. Listen to this exclusive on www.radioweb.in

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Sikkil Gurucharan comes from a family steeped in music, which includes the Sikkil Sisters, Kunjumani and Neela, and Mala Chandrashekhar. Gurucharan, apart from being a musician in the classical mould, has also been acclaimed as a partner in an ensemble of contemporary classical music, which includes pianist Anil Srinivasan. Listen to a concert by Sikkil Gurucharan on www.radioweb.in

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T S Balakrishna Sastrigal (1919-2003) was one of the foremost and popular Harikatha exponents. With his wide knowledge of subjects, mastery of the Vedas, Puranas and Sastras, he was a master storyteller. With his command over music, Balakrishna Sastrigal presented many harikathas on musical topics, including Tyagaraja. This programme has excerpts of a harikatha in English, on the topic of Tyagaraja Kshetraadanam. Balakrishna Sastrigal uses his skills and his wide knowledge to explain some of the deeper facets of Tyagaraja the composer. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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There are several composers who have contributed to Carnatic music, like Pallavi Gopala Iyer, Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan, Tiruvarur Ramaswami Pillai and so on, but their life stories are relatively unknown. Some of the compositions of these personalities are also among the better known and popular items in performances. This feature presents compositions of a few such composers on www.radioweb.in

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The temple at Tiruvaiyyaru is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Pranatharthihara or Panchanadeeshwara, and his consort Dharmasamvardhani. Tiruvaiyyaru is where Tyagaraja lived, and his samadhi is on the banks of the river Kaveri. Not surprisingly, Tyagaraja has composed quite a few compositions on the temple here. This feature takes you through the temple at Tiruvaiyyaru and also plays some of the popular songs composed on the deities at the temple on www.radioweb.in

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Swathi Thirunal composed not only in Carnatic music but also Tappas and Khayals with a great helping of Hindustani ragas and styles. His songs in Hindi are rich in devotion, distinctive for their simplicity in style and lyrics. Here is a selection of his popular songs in Hindi, most of which are sung like bhajans on www.radioweb.in

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There have been quite a few compositions in Carnatic music that have never ceased to engage the listener. Mention the Bhairavi varnam, and it is spontaneously remembered as Viriboni. Likewise, there are some kritis that are mirrors of the ragas and remind one of the compositions as soon as the raga is mentioned. Here are some well-known ones that have retained their magic in our music over the decades, including Viriboni , Sudhamayi by GNB and more. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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Kalpana swaras are beautiful expositions that bring the artiste’s proficiency to the fore. They also bring colour and energy to the rendition. This is a selection of kritis with some beautiful and inventive kalpana swaras performed by Lalgudi Jayaraman & Srimathi Brahmanandam, S Sowmya , Sumitra Vasudev and other artists Listen on www.radioweb.in

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O S Thiagarajan, who is known for his chiselled improvisations on the classical ragas such as Kamboji, Shankarabharanam and Bhairavi, sings an elaborate alapana, followed by Tyagaraja's composition, Emi Neramu, which is set to Adi tala. O S Thiagarajan is also a musician known for his sense of proportion, and his treatment in this rendition progresses smoothly, giving a wholesome view of both the "king of ragas" and Tyagaraja's classic composition on www.radioweb.in

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Before the 18th century, Carnatic Music flourished in the royal courts and quiet villages of southern India. It was in the 19th century that Madras became the seat of Carnatic music. Much of this movement was caused by the establishment of Colonial rule, and the exodus that followed from the villages to the city. On the occasion of Madras Week, which highlights the city's founding day of 22 August 1639, this feature takes a look at how Madras became established as the hub of Carnatic music, leading to the Chennai of today. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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The raga Kharaharapriya can be traced to the 18th and 19th centuries, and is listed in the Sangraha Chudamani as a full fledged heptatonic scale.The heptatonic scale of Kharaharapriya has some unique properties that lend a special character to the raga. Colours of a Raga takes a look at all this, with compositions of different types and from different composers. Listen to the first episode of two on www.radioweb.in

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Sikkil Mala Chandrashekar comes from a family of musicians. She is the daughter of Sikkil Neela, of the flautist duo, the Sikkil Sisters, Kunjumani and Neela. The Sikkil style of playing is known to be as close to vocal music as possible, and the flautists take great care to render kritis such that one gets a sense of the sahitya. Mala Chandrasekhar also follows this style. Listen to a highlight on www.radioweb.in

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The outstanding contribution of the trinity – composers Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Shyama Shastri – forms the bedrock of Carnatic music. A certain grandeur, even if it is subtle, is something that a listener automatically feels on listening to their compositions. Listen to a selection of compositions - Shambho Mahadeva, Divaakara Tanujam, Ragaratna Maalikache & Himaadri Sutey Paahimaam performed by Jayalakshmi Shekar , S Sowmya , GNB and Sumitra Vasudev on www.radioweb.in

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This programme includes two Ragam Tanam Pallavis instead of the usual one. They are in the ragas Bhairavi and Sahana, and are presented by Ramnad Krishnan. The Bhairavi pallavi, "Maamadurai Meenakshi Amba Devi", is set to Chatusra Jati Jhampa tala, and the Sahana pallavi. the popular "Dala Vidalita Kuvalaya Dala Neela", is set to Adi tala. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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A concert in two parts by Mysore Nagamani Srinath. Compositions by Jayachamaraja Wodeyar, Patnam Subramania Iyer, Gopala Dasa, Mysore Nagamani Srinath etc. in ragas Hindolam, Durbar, Todi, Manirangu and more. Her strong voice, ability to produce appropriate gamakas and brigas, and her manodharma give her music a vivid character. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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Nithyasree Mahadevan is one of the most popular younger musicians. Her music reflects the strengths of her musical lineage. Her paternal grandmother is D K Pattammal, and her maternal grandfather is Palghat Mani Iyer Nithyasree's strong voice has stood her in good stead not only in classical music but in film music too, where she has had quite a few hits. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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Sangitha Kalanidhis C Saroja and C Lalitha, better known as the Bombay Sisters, have been perfoming as a duo since 1963. The Bombay Sisters, apart from being one of the most popular duos in Carnatic music, also hold the distinction of having recorded the maximum number of albums for several recording companies on various themes, in Telegu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. This programme is in connection with C Lalitha's birthday, which falls on August 26. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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Sangitha Kalanidhis C Saroja and C Lalitha, better known as the Bombay Sisters, have been perfoming as a duo since 1963. The Bombay Sisters, apart from being one of the most popular duos in Carnatic music, also hold the distinction of having recorded the maximum number of albums for several recording companies on various themes, in Telegu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. This programme is in connection with C Lalitha's birthday, which falls on August 26. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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Mysore Nagaraj is the son and disciple of renowned violinist Prof Mahadevappa. He has carved a niche for himself as an accompanist, and is also renowned for the violin duet concerts he performs with his brother, the violinist Manjunath.
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M S Anantharaman comes from one of the famous violin families in Carnatic music. His brother is the violinist M S Gopalakrishnan. His elder sister Parur Sitalakshmi was also a violinist. In a distinguished career of more than seven decades, M S Anantharaman has been accompanist and violin soloist in Carnatic music, and also been on the Hindustani music stage as accompanist. Today, his impeccable technique is still on evidence even as he remains one of the seniormost violinists and musicians on stage. Listen to a highlight on www.radioweb.in

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The Trinity have composed kritis in several rare ragas. E.g. Syama Sastri was the only one to use ragas like Chintamani, and Muthuswami Dikshitar was the only one who composed in Jaganmohanam. This feature presents some such compositions of the trinity with renditions by R Vedavalli, SRJ , GNB and S Sowmya. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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The neraval is a true test of raga shuddhi and also sahitya bhava, and most importantly, whether the artiste can manage the two in an interesting and engaging manner bound strictly by laya or within the confines of the tala. That is Neraval for you. Here are some popular songs with popular neraval lines that engage the listener and have been executed very well by some experienced artistes. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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On the One Raga One Kriti programme S Saketharaman sings Tyagaraja's classic composition, O Rangasayi in Raga Kamboji
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Muthuswami Dikshitar has composed kritis on various deities based on the many temples he visited. These compositions, apart from being rich in musical ideas, give detailed and vivid descriptions of the shrine, the deity and the stories behind the installation. This feature presents some of his compositions on Lord Vishnu, at various temples like Badrinath, Srirangam and Terezhundur with renditions by SKR , Neela Ramgopal and others on www.radioweb.in

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The raga Kharaharapriya can be traced to the 18th and 19th centuries, and is listed in the Sangraha Chudamani as a full fledged heptatonic scale.The heptatonic scale of Kharaharapriya has some unique properties that lend a special character to the raga. Colours of a Raga takes a look at all this, with compositions of different types and from different composers. Listen to the second episode on www.radioweb.in

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Rao Sahib Abraham Pandithar compiled the enormous work 'Karunamrita Sagaram', a treatise on music. He was the moving force behind the pioneering series of music conferences held in Thanjavur in the early part of the century , which laid the foundation for the music conferences that were to follow, including that of the Madras Music Academy. Includes commentary by Sriram V. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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The Bombay Sisters, C Saroja and C Lalitha, sing a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Purvikalyani. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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Chembai, as he was popularly called, had a voice with a 'Bell Metal' quality, and his child-like manner endeared him to audiences. Chembai could also play the violin and flute capably, and he has played both instruments on stage. Chembai was one of the stars of the recording era, and was one of the first Carnatic musicians to have a "concert set" released commercially. On the occasion of Chembai's birth anniversary, this programme plays some of his vintage recordings, where the clarity of his singing, and his complete control singing at great speed, are evident. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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A concert in two parts by Savita Narasimhan. A student of O V Subramaniam and Rama Ravi before she started training with Chitraveena N Ravikiran, her music is built on classical aesthetics. Her strengths are a strong yet flexible voice, and an ability to deal with the nuances and technical aspects of Carnatic music effortlessly. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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Carnatic music has always had a charm when people sing in groups, like at the Tyagaraja Aradhana at Thiruvaiyaru. Duos have for long had a special appeal, right from the time of the Alathur Brothers. This programme presents renditions by a few duos, including the Bombay Sisters and the Rudrapatnam Brothers.

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Kalpana Swaras is a component of Manodharma Sangeetham, which is the creative and improvisational aspect of Carnatic music. This programme features a selection of kritis with Kalpana Swaras by Semmangudi, T R Subramanyam, Mambalam Sisters & K Bharat Sundar. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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All composers can safely be said to be musicians, too; but the reverse is certainly not true! However, quite a few musicians, though not known as composers, have turned vaggeyakaras on occasion. This programme considers a few personalities who are known primarily as musicians but have a body of work as composers. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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Alapana is the most abstract of improvisational forms in Carnatic music, with no words or underlying rhythm. It is totally free-form, and hence is able to reflect the gamakas and bring out the raga’s character in the best possible manner. Alapana is an occasional theme where all the songs have a full-fledged alapana preceding them. This edition has alapanas in ragas Sahana, Pantuvarali and Bilahari. Listen on www.radioweb.in

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With almost four decades of performance behind him, Chitravina N Ravikiran has built a unique place in the firmament of Carnatic music with his multi-faceted persona, which includes those of musician, researcher, innovator, collaborator and teacher. This programme features N Ravikiran as a chitravina artiste and vocalist, and also has him performing a few of his own compositions on www.radioweb.in

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