Carnatic Music - Programmes on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 12 Jun 2013, 18:24

The music of the Malladi Brothers has a distinct freshness in both content and approach, and their wide repertoire of compositions and their wonderfully consonant voices contribute immensely to this. A highlight on the occasion of Sreeramprasad's birthday
http://radioweb.in/programs/malladi-brothers-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 13 Jun 2013, 18:14

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.
http://radioweb.in/programs/lesser-known-composers-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 13 Jun 2013, 18:19

Keeravani, the 21st among the 72 melakarta ragas, is a raga with an enchanting feel. Today, it has acquired a popularity that is close to that of major ragas like Kalyani and Kamboji. Unlike those ragas, however, it is a fairly recent raga, with its first composition believed to be by composer Tyagaraja. exploring the raga through some compositions.
http://radioweb.in/programs/keeravani

askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Jun 2013, 19:14

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..
http://radioweb.in/programs/raga-shankarabharanam-3

askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Jun 2013, 19:21

R K Suryanarayana hails from a musical family of Rudrapatnam and had training from his father R S Kesavamurthy, Asthana Vidwan, Mysore. The 23-stringed veena that he played, with its sympathetic strings, is a family heirloom treasured for three centuries. The music of the vainika in connection with his birth anniversary on June 14.
http://radioweb.in/programs/r-k-suryanarayana-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 15 Jun 2013, 18:38

A concert by V R Dileep kumar
V R Dileep Kumar is one of the most exciting young musicians from Kerala, 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. An unassuming person, Dileep Kumar lets his music speak for him, and quite eloquently at that.
http://radioweb.in/programs/v-r-dileep-kumar-1

askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Jun 2013, 19:01

A selection of music by Nisha P Rajagopal. Nisha P Rajagopal is among the established young artistes in the field. Her first guru was her mother Vasundhra Rajagopal. Later, she also learnt from Prof T R Subramaniam.
http://radioweb.in/programs/nisha-p-rajagopal

askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Jun 2013, 19:11

Carnatic Music composers who sang extensively about Lord Rama and his virtues and valour, have also included his consort Sita in their narratives, attributing the glory to both of them. Phrases such as JanakiKantha, JanakiRamana, SeetaPatey are plenty in our songs. Here is a selection of some of the kritis that begin with a reference to Rama as Sita’s consort.
http://radioweb.in/programs/sita-rama-kritis

venravi · Post by **venravi** » 19 Jun 2013, 01:31

Is it possible to add mridangam lessons in the radioweb

askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Jun 2013, 19:06

Ananda Bhairavi combines the sweetness of a folk melody and the richness of a classical raga.. This focus on Raga Anandabhairavi is in two parts. This is the first part and it has detailed information about the raga apart from, of course, songs in the raga.
http://radioweb.in/programs/ananda-bhairavi-part-1

askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Jun 2013, 18:40

Neyveli R Santhanagopalan sings a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Hindolam, with the pallavi set in Adi tala. The pallavi line is "Saamaja Vara Gamana Harey Krishna". The RTP ends with a round of ragamalika swaras in the ragas Ranjani, Sindhubhairavi and Surati.
http://radioweb.in/programs/raga-hindolam

askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Jun 2013, 18:44

Sikkil Gurucharan has been under the tutelage Vaigal S Gnanaskandan and is currently being mentored by B Krishnamurthy. He is an 'A' grade All India Radio artiste. Apart from steadily going up the ranks of Carnatic musicians, Gurucharan has also been associated with successful experimental projects such as his vocal-piano duo performances with pianist Anil Srinivasan which have received rave reviews. A highlight with interview bits
http://radioweb.in/programs/sikkil-gurucharan-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 21 Jun 2013, 19:11

There are several composers who have contributed to carnatic music, like Pachimiriyam Adiyappa, Spencer Venugopal, Andavan Pichai and so on, but their life stories are relatively unknown. This feature presents compositions of some such composers.
http://radioweb.in/programs/lesser-known-composers-1

askn · Post by **askn** » 21 Jun 2013, 19:16

Charulata Ramanujam is one of the leading violinists from Bangalore, and her popularity can be gauged from the fact that she is a preferred accompanist for a wide range of established musicians.. This Artiste Highlight features renditions where Charulata Ramanujam has accompanied various artistes on the violin.
http://radioweb.in/programs/charulata-ramanujam

askn · Post by **askn** » 24 Jun 2013, 18:30

Maharajapuram Santhanam captured audience imagination like no one did before him. He was the quintessential performer, and as many people have vouched, knew his audience inside out. This tribute feature presents some of his popular songs, mostly performed together by his son and grandson, Srinivasan and Ganesh Viswanathan, respectively.
http://radioweb.in/programs/maharajapuram-santhanam

askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Jun 2013, 18:30

The tender face of the child-Krishna has inspired a thousand and more beautiful verses in Indian literature. The most charming songs are about the Baalya or childhood of Krishna. Here is a selection of popular kritis by various composers, mostly about Balakrishna.
http://radioweb.in/programs/balakrishna

askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Jun 2013, 18:33

Pantula Rama is known for her pleasant voice, her ability to traverse multiple octaves, her captivating brighas, and her grace and poise on stage. Her music is invigorating and at the same time, devoid of unnecessary frills and fireworks. An hour of her music
http://radioweb.in/programs/pantula-rama

askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Jun 2013, 18:47

Ananda Bhairavi combines the sweetness of a folk melody and the richness of a classical raga. Part 2 of this feature looks closely at the anya swaras in Ananda Bhairavi, with information from V Subramaniam, a senior musician and well-known teacher.
http://radioweb.in/programs/ananda-bhairavi-part-2

askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Jun 2013, 17:45

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.
http://radioweb.in/programs/kalpakam-swaminathan-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Jul 2013, 18:26

T Muktha was one part of the highly regarded Brinda-Muktha duo who were known for their uncompromisingly chaste music. Not all that concerned about concert performances, Muktha was another artiste who proved that music could - and sometimes should - be for itself. This programme has an hour of music by T Muktha's music, including a few of the padams that the Dhanammal school was celebrated for
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/t-muktha-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Jul 2013, 19:05

M L Vasanthakumari, or MLV, as she is universally referred to, was one of the most creative musicians of her generation and has been considered among the most important women musicians - Select renditions of the highly original and creative artiste in connection with her birth anniversary
http://radioweb.in/programs/m-l-vasanthakumari

askn · Post by **askn** » 04 Jul 2013, 18:35

Dhanyasi - A weighty raga and an important janya of the 8th Melakarta, Hanumatodi , has a charming feel, and has a mix of the folk and classical essence.. This programme presents information on and songs in Raga Dhanyasi, including a rare varnam.
http://radioweb.in/programs/dhanyasi

askn · Post by **askn** » 05 Jul 2013, 18:31

Dr M Balamuralikrishna has been one of the most wide-ranging of talents in the Carnatic music world. Apart from his accomplishments as a composer and musician, he is also recognized for the timbre of his voice and his breath control, This artiste highlight is in connection with Balamuralikrishna's 83rd birthday, which falls on July 6.
http://radioweb.in/programs/dr-m-balamuralikrishna

askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Jul 2013, 10:14

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askn · Post by **askn** » 08 Jul 2013, 18:14

Narayana Theertha was a sanyasi who followed both Bhakti and Nadopasana, as worship. He is an integral part of the Bhajana Sampradaya in India. The compositions are from the 'Sri Krishna Leela Tarangini', a dance drama, which is based on the life of Lord Krishna, from His birth to His marriage with Rukmini. Of course, the original tunes of these songs have been lost; the evocative tunes that we have now have been composed by various eminent musicians.
http://radioweb.in/programs/narayana-teertha

askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Jul 2013, 18:23

Unnikrishnan is one of the few musicians who have made a name in both classical and film music. He was a student of S Ramanathan, who was known for his strictly traditional music. Unnikrishnan has been in the Carnatic arena for more than 25 years and in film music for nearly two decades, and is a respected musician in both genres.
http://radioweb.in/programs/p-unnikrishnan

askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Jul 2013, 19:04

Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi composed around 400 songs in various formats, like the kriti, tillana and kavadi chindu. His mastery of Sanskrit and Tamil is evident in his works. A feature on the pre-trinity composer, with inputs from Chitraveena N Ravikiran
http://radioweb.in/programs/ootthukkadu-venkata-kavi

askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Jul 2013, 19:10

Abheri is a raga with an attractive sound. Abheri is catchy and its audava-sampoorna structure gives good scope for improvisation, too. Various facets and some of your favourite songs, on this programme featuring Raga Abheri.
http://radioweb.in/programs/abheri

askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Jul 2013, 18:27

Nedunuri Krishnamurthy is one of the leading musicians from Andhra Pradesh, and has over six decades of performing and teaching experience behind him. He is highly regarded for his vast knowledge and a distinctive style of singing. The programme includes excerpts from an interview with him.
http://radioweb.in/programs/nedunuri-krishnamurthy

askn · Post by **askn** » 12 Jul 2013, 18:54

Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi composed around 400 songs in various formats, like the kriti, tillana and kavadi chindu. His mastery of Sanskrit and Tamil is evident in his works. Part Two of a feature on the pre-trinity composer, with inputs from Chitraveena N Ravikiran
http://radioweb.in/programs/ootthukkadu ... avi-part-2

askn · Post by **askn** » 12 Jul 2013, 18:58

V Sanjeev plays a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Kaanada. The pallavi is set to Khanda Jati Triputa tala.
http://radioweb.in/programs/raga-kaanada-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 15 Jul 2013, 18:11

The Rudrapatnam Brothers, R N Taranathan and R N Thyagarajan, re deeply influenced by the great masters of yesteryears, and this is reflected in their music, which is chaste, classical, and adheres to the tradition of Carnatic music. A highlight on the occasion of R N Thyagarajan birthday
http://radioweb.in/programs/rudrapatnam-brothers

askn · Post by **askn** » 16 Jul 2013, 18:36

Graha Bhedam is a fascinating concept. This five audava ragas Mohanam, Madhyamavati, Hindolam, Shuddha Saveri and Shuddha Dhanyasi form a Graha Bhedam set, and changing the tonic note Sa of any of these ragas to any other note will produce the scale of one of the other four ragas
http://radioweb.in/programs/graha-bhedam

askn · Post by **askn** » 16 Jul 2013, 18:40

S Shankar is a popular and senior vocalist from Karnataka. With a concert career of over four decades, S Shankar is known for his traditional and robust music. His raga alapanas and shloka renditions are much appreciated. A highlight
http://radioweb.in/programs/s-shankar

askn · Post by **askn** » 17 Jul 2013, 18:24

Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi, employed highly complex talas in his compositions, with sahitya sometimes following the tala structure closely, as Chitraveena Ravikiran explains in the programme. This is the third and final part of the special on Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi
http://radioweb.in/programs/ootthukkadu ... avi-part-3

askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Jul 2013, 18:36

Begada is a raga whose sophistication can be matched by few other ragas. With swaras bearing some subtle shrutis, it provides great relish to the performer and listener. Apart from songs in the raga, this programme also has senior musician and teacher V Subramanyam illustrating the swaras and special usages of the raga.
http://radioweb.in/programs/begada

askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Jul 2013, 18:40

U Srinivas has given the mandolin a unique status in classical music. He has performed with renowned artistes like Ustad Zakir Hussain, Ustad Sultan Khan, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, and international stars like John Mc Laughlin, Michael Brook, to name a few. With his rich classical background, U Srinivas also aims at propagating music globally through mandolin concerts.
http://radioweb.in/programs/u-srinivas

askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Jul 2013, 18:48

This programme pays tribute to Jayachamaraja Wodeyar, the last maharaja of the Wodeyar dynasty of Mysore, who is among the well known composers of Carnatic music. The programme carries extracts from an interview with author Vikram Sampath, whose first book ‘Splendours of Royal Mysore - The Untold Story of the Wodeyars’ , is hailed as one of the most definitive accounts of the Wodeyar dynasty in recent times
http://radioweb.in/programs/jayachamaraja-wodeyar

askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Jul 2013, 18:37

Lalgudi Jayaraman has, for the last few decades, been one of the most highly respected and decorated violinists in Carnatic music. In this concert, Lalgudi Jayaraman and GJR Krishnan play as a duo, with Trichy Sankaran's mridangam providing accompaniment that enhances the overall musical experience..
http://radioweb.in/programs/lalgudi-jay ... r-krishnan

askn · Post by **askn** » 22 Jul 2013, 19:14

Bhushany Kalyanaraman is a senior musician and teacher. She is also an accomplished vainika though her stage performances are essentially vocal music. She was the student of Tanjavur S Kalyanaraman, whom she also later married. A highlight of her music
http://radioweb.in/programs/bhushany-kalyanaraman

askn · Post by **askn** » 23 Jul 2013, 18:25

D K Jayaraman was a much-loved musician, with his infectious personality and solid music. DKJ, like his sister D K Pattammal, was known for his chaste music. Into this sedate and orthodox music, though, DKJ, as he is popularly referred to, could infuse a soulfulness and exuberance that made it irresistible. This Artiste Highlight is in connection with D K Jayaraman's birth anniversary on July 22
http://radioweb.in/programs/dk-jayaraman

askn · Post by **askn** » 23 Jul 2013, 18:36

L Subramaniam's violin playing is distinctive, with his technical perfection showing up in his bowing and fingering, resulting in total tonal fidelity. Dr L Subramaniam's music straddles many genres and has been involved as both a musician and a composer in many international collaborative endeavours. This Artiste Highlight is in connection with Dr L Subramaniam's birthday on July 23, and includes, apart from his Carnatic music, also a couple of his raga-based fusion compositions, and short excerpts of an interview with him.
http://radioweb.in/programs/l-subramaniam

askn · Post by **askn** » 24 Jul 2013, 19:28

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. Presenting some compositions of Muthuswami Dikshitar in the asampoorna melakarta ragas.
http://radioweb.in/programs/muthuswami-dikshitar-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Jul 2013, 18:40

Tanjore Upendran learnt under Thanjavur Mahalingam Pillai, Raghava Rao and Rajam Iyer. He also had the privilege of having the Maestro Palghat Mani Iyer as his guru. An hour of music with songs featuring the mridangam vidwan Tanjore Upendran.
http://radioweb.in/programs/tanjore-upendran

askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Jul 2013, 18:46

Kamavardhani, or Pantuvarali, as it is popularly called, is the 51st melakarta raga and an important prati madhyama raga. The raga is capable of conveying very deep and poignant feelings. The programme features different types of compositions in the raga and information about the etymology of the raga name.
http://radioweb.in/programs/pantuvarali

askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Jul 2013, 18:46

Tanjavur S Kalyanaraman sings a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Shanmukhapriya. The pallavi line, set in Adi tala, is Gaana Lola Karunaalavaala, which was made popular by G N Balasubramaniam.
http://radioweb.in/programs/raga-shanmukhapriya-4

askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Jul 2013, 18:57

The interesting aspect of Carnatic compositions is the importance of a definite structure and adherence to it. The Samashti Charanam is one such unique feature in a kriti where the Charanam also stands in for the Anupallavi. Muthuswami Dikshitar has composed a good number of kritis with Samashti Charanam. Featuring kritis with a Samashti Charanam which have a bright air about them.
http://radioweb.in/programs/samashti-charanam

askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Jul 2013, 18:28

Palghat K V Narayanaswamy immediately brings to mind music that is sedate, deep, and quintessentially classical. He was known for his sensitivity, his refined aesthetics, and his handling of both ragas and compositions. This concert of Palghat K V Narayanaswamy comprises of Tyagaraja kritis.
http://radioweb.in/programs/k-v-narayanaswamy

askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Jul 2013, 18:35

Trichy Sankaran belongs to the distinguished Pudukottai School of percussion. He had the privilege of learning from Pazhani Subramania Pillai. Sankaran straddles traditional and contemporary forms of music with ease. An hour of music with songs featuring the mridangam maestro Sangeetha Kalanidhi Trichy Sankaran on his birthday - July 27th
http://radioweb.in/programs/trichy-sankaran

askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Jul 2013, 18:08

An hour of instrumental music with V Sanjeev, Mala Chandrashekar , Stree Taal Tarang , Jayalakshmi Sekhar , Rama Varma & Aveenshwaram Vinu
http://radioweb.in/programs/instrumental-hour-15