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askn · Post by **askn** » 12 May 2013, 18:44

An hour of instrumental music, including a couple of rare renditions featuring Stree Taal Tarang , Mala Chandrasekhar, Lalgudi Jayaraman & Srimathi Brahmanandam and others
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askn · Post by **askn** » 12 May 2013, 18:48

Most ragas have the same number or a larger number of notes in the avarohana as in the arohana. But there are a handful of ragas, at least among the popular ones, in which the reverse is true - the avarohanas are shorter or have fewer notes than in the arohana. This programme presents a few such ragas.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 14 May 2013, 19:53

A selection of kritis with some beautiful and inventive kalpana swaras, with renditions by O S Thiagarajan, S Sowmya, Ramnad Krishnan and others
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askn · Post by **askn** » 14 May 2013, 19:56

Subramania Bharati was poet, freedom fighter and social reformer, all rolled into one. His poems have an urgency and lyrical intensity that has seldom been matched since.. On this showcase featuring Subramania Bharati, his great-grandson, the vocalist Rajkumar Bharati, speaks about some of these poems and also about the vision of the man who in many ways was far ahead of his times
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askn · Post by **askn** » 14 May 2013, 20:01

Certain compositions, the way they are structured, are best sung at a slow pace, while others create the best effect when presented at a medium or fast tempo. One of the indications of a slower pace of rendition is when the tala of the composition is marked as 2 kalai. This programme presents a few compositions of the Trinity in the slower speed, or vilamba kaala.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 15 May 2013, 17:54

With almost four decades of performance behind him, he 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. Featuring N Ravikiran as a chitravina artiste and vocalist, and also has him performing a few of his own compositions.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 15 May 2013, 17:58

The main languages of the Carnatic regions are Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil. Composers have used these languages for their kritis, apart from, of course, Sanskrit, which has always been a language used for classical, poetic and devotional works. This programme features some songs by composers in languages that they have not commonly used in their compostions.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 15 May 2013, 18:03

S Sowmya sings Muthuswami Dikshitar's Neelotpalamba Vibhakti kriti, Neelotpalaambikaayaah Tava Daasoham in Raga Mayamalavagaula in Mishra Chapu tala
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askn · Post by **askn** » 16 May 2013, 17:55

V V Ravi hails from a family of musicians. V V Ravi is is not only a sensitive accompanist, but also a good soloist, vocalist and a music composer of merit. He celebrates his birthday on May 16. Here, he accompanies K V Narayanaswamy
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askn · Post by **askn** » 16 May 2013, 18:01

Harikamboji is the 28th melakarta raga. The colours of this raga might often seem to contain hues of ragas such as Khamas, Sahana, Kegaragowla and Natakurinji which are among the many popular ragas that are derived from it.. This programme includes a few of the lesser known ones and many composed by post-trinity composer
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askn · Post by **askn** » 18 May 2013, 09:53

Suguna Varadachari sings a RTP in Raga Shanmukhapriya. Suguna Varadachari belongs to the Musiri Subramania Iyer school, but along with that also influences of other greats such as Mudicondan Venkatrama Iyer, T Brinda and Kalpakam Swaminathan. 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.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 18 May 2013, 09:56

Mysore Vasudevacharya belonged to the shishya parampara of Tyagaraja, through Manambuchavadi Venkatasubbier and Patnam Subramania Iyer. Some of his most popular kritis are Brochevarevarura in Khamas, Devadi Deva in Sunadavinodini, Bhajare Re Maanasa in Abheri and Ra Ra Rajeevalochana Rama in Mohanam. On this tribute , in his memory , we feature some of his lesser known compositions.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 19 May 2013, 18:37

R K Srikantan belongs to a family which has been steeped in music for nearly two centuries, and the music reflects the weight of his tradition. The meticulousness of his personality permeates his music in both the compositions and in the improvisations. concert by the senior artiste, whose music epitomizes restraint, aesthetics & graceful expression.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 19 May 2013, 18:53

Bangalore Nagarathnamma was an icon of her age, highly skilled in the arts, and well regarded by connoisseurs. Her devotion to Tyagaraja was legendary. She was a champion of the rights of the Devadasi community, and women in general. Bangalore Nagarathnamma's death anniversary falls on May 19. In this programme, V Sriram, who authored 'The Devadasi and the Saint - The Life and Times of Bangalore Nagarathnamma', reads from his book.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 19 May 2013, 19:03

Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. His concert had all the required ingredients in the right proportions, and his laya and kalapramana were impeccable. A highlight
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askn · Post by **askn** » 20 May 2013, 17:28

A selection of a few evergreen classical compositions. Includes Jaya Jaya Jaya Janaki Kaantha, Saadinchane O Manasaa, Raju Vedala Joothaamu Raare , Vaade Venkataadri Meede with renditions by R K Padmanabha, Rama Varma, Shertalai Ranganatha Sharma and others
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askn · Post by **askn** » 20 May 2013, 17:30

The outstanding contribution of the trinity – composers Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Shastri – forms the bedrock of Carnatic music. A selection of compostions
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askn · Post by **askn** » 21 May 2013, 17:47

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 , with renditions by Neyyattinkara Vasudevan, Nagavalli Nagaraj and V Subrahmaniam
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askn · Post by **askn** » 21 May 2013, 17:47

M D Ramanathan is known primarily as a musician with a unique outlook on music, with his haunting vilamba kaala. His stature as a musician overshadows his abilities as a composer. Though he is known to have composed more than 300 songs, hardly 20-odd of them survive. A showcase of his compositions
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askn · Post by **askn** » 23 May 2013, 07:46

Sikkil Gurucharan sings Tyagaraja's masterpiece Rama Nee Samaanam Evaru in Raga Kharaharapriya
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askn · Post by **askn** » 23 May 2013, 07:48

There are several compositions which are known as the creations of those who wrote the lyrics though the tune has been composed by someone else. Many of these are popular and often sung at concerts. This programme presents some such popular songs
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askn · Post by **askn** » 23 May 2013, 17:42

Veeraraghavan's style of playing the violin was understated, and blended itself to the style of the musician he was accompanying. He was especially adept at playing tanam, and his bowing style, called the 'Taana Vil', In connection with his birth anniversary, we have renditions where Veeraraghavan has accompanied on the violin.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 23 May 2013, 17:47

Kedaragaula - A janya of the 28th melakarta Harikamboji. Shades of Kedaragaula vary from the lilting to the weighty. The programme takes you through the raga with the familiar and rare compositions , including a rare and beautiful varnam in Jhampa tala.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 24 May 2013, 18:00

A musician fashioned in the classical mould, he is capable of easily blending fresh phrases full of character into his vision of a raga. The concert of Santhanagopalan's featured on this edition of Kutcheri is from the year 2002, and the highlights of the programme are ragas Keeravani and Todi.

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askn · Post by **askn** » 25 May 2013, 18:33

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** » 25 May 2013, 18:36

Neela Ramgopal is a versatile musician, and highly respected guru. Neela Ramgopal is an 'A Grade' artiste on All India Radio since 1965. A highlight of her music on her birthday on May 25th
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askn · Post by **askn** » 26 May 2013, 18:51

The neraval is a true test of raga shuddhi and also sahitya bhava. Here are some popular songs with popular neraval lines that engage the listener and have been executed very well by some experienced artistes.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 26 May 2013, 18:58

In connection with Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan's birth anniversary , features his compositions and also a couple of compositions of his brother and collaborator, Ramaswamy Sivan.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 27 May 2013, 19:45

A selection of kritis with Kalpana Swaras in the ragas Hamsadhwani, Amritavarshini, Gaula and Khamas, with renditions by S Sowmya , R K Srikantan , Mysore Nagaraj & Manjunath and T R Subramanyam
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askn · Post by **askn** » 27 May 2013, 19:48

V R Dileep Kumar is one of the most exciting young musicians from Kerala, and he 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.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 28 May 2013, 19:06

Mysore Vasudevacharya belonged to the shishya parampara of Tyagaraja, through Manambuchavadi Venkatasubbier and Patnam Subramania Iyer. This programme features his grandson, S Krishnamoorthy, talking about him. You will also hear some of the most popular kritis of Mysore Vasudevacharya.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 28 May 2013, 19:12

The Bhakti movement was one of the earliest and longest standing music-related movements. We find bhakti poets in all regions of India. Some of the famous bhakti poets were Jayadeva, the Alwars, sankeertana composers like Annamacharya, the Vachanakaras like Basavanna, the Abhang composers of Maharashtra and poets like Surdas, Kabir and Meera. A two part feature looking at their compostions
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askn · Post by **askn** » 29 May 2013, 19:39

K Bharat Sundar sings Kumara Ettendra's majestic composition, Gajavadana Sammodita Veera in Raga Todi
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askn · Post by **askn** » 29 May 2013, 19:44

Second and last part of the two part feature on the Bhakti movement , the poets and their compositions
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askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Jun 2013, 18:46

After Rama, the most important deity for composers has been Devi, and the various aspects of Devi. Syama Sastr sung almost exclusively about Goddess Kamakshi. Others have also composed on Devi - Muthuswami Dikshitar's Neelotpalamba vibhakti kritis, Swati Tirunal's Navaratri kritis and Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar's kritis on Chamundeshwari are prime examples. A selection of compositions on the aspects of Devi
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askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Jun 2013, 18:50

Palghat Raghu was, throughout his career spanning six decades, known for the intellectual content of his mridangam playing. His style was a unique blend of the finest attributes of his illustrious guru, Palghat Mani Iyer, and another stalwart and great exponent of the art of the same era, Palani Subramania Pillai. A highlight in his memory
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Govindaswamy · Post by **Govindaswamy** » 04 Jun 2013, 08:44

GNB has sung dArini telusukoNTi-SuddhasAvEri. The anupallavi of this song is
mAruni janakuDaina mA daSaratha
kumAruni sOdari dayA-pari mOksha (dArini)

O Sister (sOdari) of our (mA) Lord SrI rAma - son (kumAruni) of King daSaratha and who is Father (janakuDaina) of cupid (mAruni)! O Most Compassionate (dayA-pari) Mother!
O Mother tripura sundari! I have come to know the path of liberation (mOksha); I sought You alone as refuge.

மாருனி/ ஜனகுடை3ன/ மா/ த3ஸ1ரத2/
மாரனை/ ஈன்ற/ எமது/ தசரத/
குமாருனி/ ஸோத3ரி/ த3யா-பரி/ மோக்ஷ/ (தா3)
குமாரனின்/ சோதரியே/ மிக்கு இரக்கமுடையவளே/ முத்தி/ நெறியினை...

(Courtesy: Sri. V.Govindan)

GNB went on repeating
“mAruni janakuDaina mA daSaratha
kumAruni janakuDaina”.

This made the anupallavi meaningless. It is a pity that nobody either understood or dared to point out this error to him during his lifetime.

keerthi · Post by **keerthi** » 04 Jun 2013, 11:26

Govindaswamy,

I agree 100% with you regarding the meaninglessness of 'mA dasharatha-kumAra-janakuDaina' etc. It is avoidable, and with a little contemplation and effort, we can alter our singing patterns to avoid such illogical phrases.

However, it is patently unfair to single out GNB for this error. He wasn't the first, and most certainly wasn't the last to sing it this way. He lived in times of stricter conservatism vis-a-vis pAThAntaram; and despite having a higher grip on lyric (later turning into a vAggEyakara) couldn't come to terms with avoiding padacchEda and retaining musical structure.

We have had multiple discussions on the rasikas forum regarding padacchEda in musical compositions. I can show examples of other sAhitya sensitive greats like MDR and MSS singing with padaccheda. This isn't because they didn't know any better. I think it is because they couldn't find a middle ground that did justice to both lyrical roundedness and compositional structure..

askn · Post by **askn** » 05 Jun 2013, 19:13

O S Thiagarajan, who is known for his chiselled improvisations on the classical ragas sings an elaborate alapana, followed by Tyagaraja's composition, Emi Neramu, in raga Shankarabharanam and set to Adi tala
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askn · Post by **askn** » 05 Jun 2013, 19:20

Lord Shiva is represented in various forms like Dakshinamurti - the great guru; Pashupati - the lord of all living beings; Bhikshatana - the divine mendicant; and Gangadhara - the one who bears the full force of the river Ganga. This two-part feature presents compositions on some of the aspects of Lord Shiva as represented in Carnatic music compositions. Part 1
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askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Jun 2013, 18:45

Compositions of Swati Tirunal- Presenting songs from the Utsava Prabandha and the navavidha bhakti groups, and some kshetra kritis along with interesting information and anecdotes.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Jun 2013, 18:58

Raga Shanmukhapriya has a special beauty, and has a poignant quality to it. A popular raga and is a favourite in concerts and has a special place in film music too. This programme includes some uncommon pieces like a pada varnam and a tillana.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Jun 2013, 19:31

Devagandhari is a raga that is rarely taken up for a ragam tanam pallavi because of its sancharas and its slow pace. In this programme, Vasundhra Rajagopal sings an RTP in Raga Devagandhari. The pallavi, which includes the name of the raga, is set in Khanda jati Triputa tala: "Devagandhari Raagamu Paadedaa Devataga Bhaavinchi Mrokkeda
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askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Jun 2013, 19:36

Lord Shiva is represented in various forms like Dakshinamurti - the great guru; Pashupati - the lord of all living beings; Bhikshatana - the divine mendicant; and Gangadhara - the one who bears the full force of the river Ganga. This two-part feature presents compositions on some of the aspects of Lord Shiva as represented in Carnatic music compositions. Part 2 of the two part feature
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askn · Post by **askn** » 08 Jun 2013, 19:31

Mysore Nagamani Srinath's strong voice, ability to produce appropriate gamakas and brigas, and her manodharma give her music a vivid character. A concert
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askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Jun 2013, 19:21

Featuring a few "special" compositions of the Trinity , ones that are remarkable for both their aesthetic and technical finesse
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askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Jun 2013, 18:25

Ramnad Krishnan's music was marked by an ease of rendition that often belied the effort that went into making the vidwan, and made musical nuances seem like an easy thing to accomplish. An hour of music by the musician's musician known for his sensitive and nuanced renditions
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askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Jun 2013, 18:30

Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, prosperity - both material and spiritual - fortune, and the embodiment of beauty. She is the consort of Vishnu. Also called Mahalakshmi, she is said to bring good luck. Presenting some songs on her various aspects.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 12 Jun 2013, 18:20

The Carnatica Brothers, Shashikiran & Ganesh, sing Papanasam Sivan's beautiful composition, Kapaali Karunai Nilavu Pozhi in raga Mohanam
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