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askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Sep 2012, 19:05

One Raga One Kriti - R K Padmanabha presents Muthuswami Dikshitar's masterpiece, Sri Krishnam Bhaja Maanasa in Raga Todi
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askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Sep 2012, 19:11

Ganesha is one of the most widely worshipped deities in India. He is widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles and as God of Auspicious Beginnings. He is also considered the God of Letters and Learning. A selection of compositions on Lord Ganesha by various composers in connection with Ganesh Chaturthi. Listen on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Sep 2012, 17:58

A feature on the pre-trinity composer, with inputs from Chitraveena N Ravikiran. Ootthukkadu Venkata Kavi, composed around 400 songs in various formats. He also composed several operas on various themes, using simple but immensely evocative Tamil using a range of ragas some of which are seldom used today, This is the second of a three part series. Listen on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Sep 2012, 17:59

Harikamboji is the 28th melakarta raga. Harikamboji was the fundamental scale in the panns of ancient Tamil music (the equivalent of the raga system) where it was called Sempaalai. Harikamboji’ s prominence today is however credited to composer Tyagaraja, whose numerous gems in the raga are among the best known compositions in the raga. This programme includes a few of the lesser known ones and many composed by post-trinity composers. Listen on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 21 Sep 2012, 18:20

Suguna Varadachari sings a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Shanmukhapriya. Her music reflects the seriousness and attention to detail that is part of the music of all her gurus. The pallavi of this RTP is set in Mishra Jati Jhampa tala. listen on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 21 Sep 2012, 18:32

The kshetra kritis of Syama Sastri, composed at various shrines that he visited, are not discussed nearly as much as those by the other two of the trinity. There are kritis that Syama Sastri has composed on deities at temples in places such as Tiruvaiyyaru, Madurai, Kanchipuram, Pudukottai, Vaitheeswarankoil and Nagapattinam. This feature presents a few such compositions on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 22 Sep 2012, 18:10

Muthuswami Dikshitar is known to have travelled across South India, visiting several temples, and composing odes to the deities enshrined in those temples. He also incorporates details about these temples in his kritis. We take a look at some of compositions on the deities at Kivalur, Tiruchengode, and Mannargudi on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 22 Sep 2012, 18:12

Acclaimed as the best of Haridasas by his Guru, Vyasaraya, Purandardasa was a literary genius, a humanist, saint and master of the science of music. He codified and consolidated the teaching of Carnatic music. It was he who consolidated and ensured the continuity of the famous Dasakoota of Karnataka, which was a congregation of saints intending social and spiritual reforms involving the common man. A selection of his compostions on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 23 Sep 2012, 18:08

An occasional theme where all the songs have a full-fledged alapana preceding them. This edition has alapanas and songs in ragas Todi, Saveri and Kedaragaula performed by Tanjore S Kalyanaraman, Mala Chandrashekar & Mysore Nagamani Srinath. Listen on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 23 Sep 2012, 18:13

A tribute to the royal composer, with inputs from musician Sukanya Prabhakar. Jayachamaraja Wodeyar, a Sri Vidya Upasaka, is said to have composed 94 kritis in Sanskrit based on the style of Muthuswami Dikshitar. All his kritis incorporate several doctrines from Sri Vidya, Sri Chakra, and Mantra Shastra. Listen to a selection of his compositions performed by Sikkil Gurucharan, Neela Ramgopal and others on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 24 Sep 2012, 18:31

The instrumental hour features renditions on the Veena by artistes down the ages . Featuring performances by Veena Dhanammal, K S Narayanaswamy, S Balachander and others. Listen on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 24 Sep 2012, 18:36

The popularity Tyagaraja’s kritis often makes one blind to the fact that the raga that it has been composed in is a rare one. A composition like Naada Tanum Anisham, with its immediate recall of Madurai Mani Iyer whose recording ended up making the song a byword - few people realize that it is probably the only known kriti in that raga. Presenting a few such compositions, both well-known and not so well known, of Tyagaraja. Listen on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Sep 2012, 18:28

Featuring some lesser known contemporary Andhra composers. Among the songs included are compositions on composers Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Bhadrachala Ramadasa. A rare raga called Pravritti and a rare tala like Misra Jati Eka tala also figure in this programme, along with introductions, comments and information about the composers from Komanduri Seshaduri, an eminent vocalist from Andhra Pradesh. This is part 1 of a two-part series. Listen on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Sep 2012, 18:33

Many of Papanasam Sivan compositions are dedicated to various deities like Shiva, Vishnu, Anjayaneya, Parvati and Ayyappan. Papanasam Sivan also composed songs for a few films, some of which have also been sung occasionally on the Carnatic concert stage. This feature presents compositions of Papanasam Sivan on various deities, as well as one of his film compositions. Listen on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Sep 2012, 19:15

Lalgudi Jayaraman and GJR Krishnan play Tyagaraja's composition, Rama Baana Traana in raga Saveri. Listen at http://www.radioweb.in/player-list?id=2401

askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Sep 2012, 19:16

A musician with a unique persona and is known for many things. Apart from music, R K Padmanabha has also been involved in literature, writing plays and a novel, and also acting in the dramatization of his own play. This programme has excerpts from an interview with R K Padmanabha, where he shares his thoughts on different topics such the activities of the institutions founded by him and his philosophy on composing . R K Padmanabha was born on September 26, 1949, and this programme is in connection with his birthday. Listen at http://www.radioweb.in/player-list?id=2398

askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Sep 2012, 18:24

Kedaragaula, a janya of the 28th melakarta Harikamboji, has its own charm among the janya ragas of this mela. The varnam composed by Trivottriyur Tyagayya is well known, and a good introduction to the raga. Starting with this composition, the programme takes you through the familiar song 'Saraguna Paalimpa' and many rare compositions , including a rare and beautiful varnam in Jhampa tala. Listen at http://www.radioweb.in/player-list?id=2404

askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Sep 2012, 18:25

K S Narayanaswamy was one of the most senior musicians from Kerala in the latter half of the 20th century. A master vainika with a firm grounding in the traditions of Carnatic music, K S Narayanaswamy was a musician who lived for music, beyond the contingencies of a performing career. A programme on the eminent vainika in connection with his birth anniversary on Sep 27. Listen at http://www.radioweb.in/player-list?id=2408

askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Sep 2012, 18:23

Sreevalsan J Menon sings a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Shankarabharanam. The pallavi line is "Suswara Gaaname Jeevamu Sadaashivuni Dalachu", and it is set in Khanda Jati Triputa tala. Listen at http://www.radioweb.in/player-list?id=2414

askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Sep 2012, 18:24

Features some lesser known contemporary Andhra composers, This programme, includes compositions on composer Tyagaraja, and a couple of compositions in rare ragas. The songs and the composers are introduced and explained by Komanduri Seshaduri, an eminent vocalist from Andhra Pradesh. This is part 2 of a two-part series. Listen at http://www.radioweb.in/player-list?id=2412

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askn · Post by **askn** » 29 Sep 2012, 19:02

R K Srikantan belongs to a family which has been steeped in music for nearly two centuries, and his reflects the weight of his tradition. The meticulousness of his personality permeates his music in both the compositions and in the improvisations. R K Srikantan has also been at the forefront of a movement to popularize the compositions of the Haridasas, and he has tuned quite a few of their compositions, which have come to be accepted as the standard versions. A concert in two parts
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askn · Post by **askn** » 30 Sep 2012, 20:20

Kalpana Swara is a component of Manodharma Sangeetham, which is the creative and improvisational aspect of Carnatic music. Like the other aspects of Manodharma, the artiste's individuality is brought out here. This programme features a selection of kritis with Kalpana Swaras in the ragas Hamsadhwani, Amritavarshini, Gaula and Khamas.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 30 Sep 2012, 20:28

A feature on the pre-trinity composer, with inputs from Chitraveena N Ravikiran. Ootthukkadu Venkata Kavi, composed around 400 songs in various formats. He also composed several operas on various themes, using simple but immensely evocative Tamil using a range of ragas some of which are seldom used today, This is the third of a three part series
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askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Oct 2012, 19:20

Chittaswaras are interesting and enjoyable parentheses in a composition. and their inclusion in a kriti adds to the overall experience of listening to one. This selection brings you a few kritis with chittaswaras, composed by Mysore Vasudevacharya, Syama Sastri, Subbaraya Sastri, Oothukkadu Venkatasubbier and Tyagaraja
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askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Oct 2012, 19:26

Compositions of the trinity, with highlights of different compositions and aspects of these kritis. We are so familiar with Tyagaraja's composition, Brova Bhaarama, that we don't realize that it isn't all that common a raga, though it is very popular because of the kriti. There are also dozens of compositions that are remarkable for both their aesthetic and technical finesse but are not really popular. This programme features a few of these "special" compositions of the Trinity.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 02 Oct 2012, 17:06

There are quite a few songs that have become undoubted evergreen classics,. And, this has happened not just because the merit of the compositions, but also for the way artistes over the years have performed them. 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
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askn · Post by **askn** » 02 Oct 2012, 17:12

Music, along with theatre and the movies, has always been one of the most popular and persuasive methods to spread social and political ideas. Classical music was the pre-eminent form six decades and more ago, and it was natural that musicians and composers of the time were influenced by the freedom movement, and some of their songs reflected this. Featuring songs by musicians and composers whose work reflected their involvement with the nationalist movement. Mahatma Gandhi, who himself was drawn to the music in bhajans, also had his personal favourites among both music and musicians.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Oct 2012, 18:32

K Bharat Sundar sings Kumara Ettendra's majestic composition, Gajavadana Sammodita Veera in Raga Todi
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askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Oct 2012, 19:02

R K Shriramkumar is a violinist with the tradition of Rudrapatnam, Karnataka's centre of music, behind him. Apart from being an accompanist of repute, and M S Subbulakshmi’ s violinist of choice during her later days, Shriramkumar also gives solo performances and is also adept at vocal music. This programme is in connection with his birthday on October 4.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 04 Oct 2012, 18:30

Hamsadhwani, which is one of the important pentatonic scales in Carnatic music, has a brightness that few ragas can match. Created by an 18th century composer, Ramaswami Dikshitar, this raga has come to be associated with Lord Ganesha, with a number of compositions on this deity. This programme features a few compositions in Raga Hamsadhwani, a short capsule involving a pallavi, and information about the raga.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 04 Oct 2012, 18:37

From child prodigy to trail blazer, captivating audiences and critics, Mysore Manjunath has been a star performer in prestigious organizations world over. This is a profile of Mysore Manjunath on the occasion of his birthday on October 5, and the programme features the music of the Mysore Brothers. It also includes excerpts from an interview with the Mysore Brothers. Manjunath also sings a beautiful alapana of Todi
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askn · Post by **askn** » 05 Oct 2012, 18:17

Madurai Somasundaram sings a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Keeravani in his unique and inimitable style. He talks to his accompanists, praises them profusely, and generally enjoys himself. The quintessential Somu experience comes through in the ragamalika kalpana swaras, where the rapport between the main artiste and the violinist comes to the fore
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askn · Post by **askn** » 05 Oct 2012, 18:20

T N Krishnan is a violin virtuoso who has been performing, composing, teaching, and promoting Indian classical music all over the world for 75 years. Featuring T N Krishnan as both accompanist and soloist, and also includes excerpts from an interview with him where he talks about his days as a young boy learning the violin and about how he developed his technique.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Oct 2012, 17:05

V R Dileep Kumar is one of the most exciting young musicians from Kerala, and has been attracting a lot of notice in the last few years. His renditions of the classical ragas is strictly by book; along with that, Dileep Kumar is also adept at detailed expositions of ragas such as Andolika, Behag and Brindava Saranga. He is a student of senior musician Mangad Natesan, a student of Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer. A concert in two parts by this an exciting and adventurous young musician

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askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Oct 2012, 17:56

Kalpana Swara is a component of Manodharma Sangeetham, which is the creative and improvisational aspect of Carnatic music. Like the other aspects of Manodharma, the artiste's individuality is brought out here. This programme features a selection of kritis with Kalpana Swaras in the ragas Arabhi, Mohanam, Ganamurti and Bahudari.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 08 Oct 2012, 18:17

With almost all compositions in Carnatic music being devotional in nature, it is perhaps to be expected that some of them would be composed on specific temples and on specific deities at temples. On this episode of Kshetra, we feature kritis by various composers, dedicated to particular deities. This episode includes the shrines of Ayyappa at Sabarimala, Guruvayurappan at Guruvayur, Chamundeshwari at Mysore and others
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askn · Post by **askn** » 08 Oct 2012, 18:21

Muthuswami Dikshitar followed the asampoorna mela system, as against Tyagaraja, his contemporary, who followed the sampoorna mela system. As the name itself indicates, the asampoorna mela system uses non-complete, non-linear scales, and they are also in many instances differently named. This feature presents some compositions of Muthuswami Dikshitar in the asampoorna melakarta ragas.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Oct 2012, 18:41

Tyagaraja is arguably the composer who comes to mind immediately when Carnatic music is mentioned. Many of his compositions are among the most popular, and quite a few of them have come to be associated with certain musicians. This programme features a few such Tyagaraja kritis, and also a couple of rare ones
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askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Oct 2012, 18:44

There are only 28 ragas that have been used by all three of the trinity. This is the first part of a series that runs through the 28 ragas that the three contemporary composers have in common with one another. This programme presents compositions in three of the ragas - Kalyani, Begada and Saveri.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Oct 2012, 18:50

The Carnatica Brothers, Shashikiran & Ganesh, sing Papanasam Sivan's beautiful composition Kapaali Karunai Nilavu Pozhi in raga Mohanam
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askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Oct 2012, 18:56

Nedunuri Krishnamurthy is one of the leading musicians from Andhra Pradesh, and has over six decades of performing and teaching experience behind him. This programme is in connection with his 85th birthday, which falls on October 10, and it includes excerpts from an interview in which he shares his experience of tuning compositions of Annamacharya, the Nedunuri baani, and manodharma.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Oct 2012, 19:30

Raga Shanmukhapriya has a special beauty, and has a poignant quality to it, with the full range of all seven notes as in every Melakarta raga, and with its catchy melodic scale. This programme includes some uncommon pieces like a pada varnam and a tillana.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Oct 2012, 19:39

Sethalapathi Balasubramaniam, was one of Papanasam Sivan's foremost disciples. He was known for his clear and soulful renditions of kritis and viruttams of which he was an acknowledged master. An hour of his soulful music in his memory.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 12 Oct 2012, 18:17

Komanduri Seshaduri presents a Ragam Tanam Pallavi set in two ragas, Saveri and Kaanada.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 12 Oct 2012, 18:21

The Navagrahas have always had an astrological significance, and offerings are made to them. One of the most important offerings, from a musical perspective, is Muthuswami Dikshitar's set of songs which are popularly known as Navagraha kritis. Through these nine compositions, Dikshitar narrates the stories of the nine celestial bodies. This feature takes a look at the Navagrahas, and Muthuswami Dikshitar's kritis on them.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 13 Oct 2012, 18:08

GNB burst upon the scene as a young man, with his dynamic, briga-laden music immediately appealing to the audience. Though he had his initial training, he can be said to be self-taught, and his singing style was something that he evolved on his own. In the 1930s and 1940s, he enjoyed the status of a superstar. It wasn't just the popular appeal of his music either. He blazed a trail along which he made many ragas his own This recording is from the year 1958 and presented in two parts
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askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Oct 2012, 17:59

An occasional theme where all the songs have a full-fledged alapana preceding them. This edition has alapanas and songs in ragas Ranjani, Sama and Kharaharapriya.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Oct 2012, 18:04

Kings like Mummadi and Nalvadi Krishnarajendra Wodeyar and Jayachamaraja Wodeyar were great patrons of music and art, and were also learned. Many musicians and composers from within and outside Karnataka were appointed as Asthana Vidwans and some of them settled down in the city. This feature presents compositions of a few such composers who flourished under the patronage of the kings of Mysore.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 15 Oct 2012, 18:02

Presenting Carnatic music played on instruments. A selection featuring renditions on veena, flute, chitraveena, and violin and piano , by S Balachander, Jayaprada Ramamurthy, Chitraveena N Ravikiran & Vishwa Mohan Bhat , GJR Krishnan & Anil Srinivasan
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askn · Post by **askn** » 15 Oct 2012, 18:06

Veena Dhanammal was an accomplished musician, a legend in her own time and much sought after by her contemporaries. Her informal sessions at her home were attended by the who's who of Carnatic music. She was known for her vast repertoire of kritis as well as padams and javalis. The Dhanammal Bani is best known for its style of padam and javali renditions, and for its unique and original renditions of kritis. This is a tribute to Veena Dhanammal
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