Carnatic Music - Programmes on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 17 Dec 2013, 18:44

Umayalpuram Sivaraman new techniques, innovations and creative ability in accompaniment, solo renditions, and jugalbandhi programmes have earned him a special place in the world of art. Featuring the mridangam maestro Umayalpuram Sivaraman, in connection with his birthday on December 17.
http://radioweb.in/programs/umayalpuram-k-sivaraman-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Dec 2013, 18:20

Lord Vishnu is the preserver and protector of creation. When the balance between good and evil is destroyed, and evil takes the upper hand, Lord Vishnu appears in an incarnation, to vanquish evil and restore balance in the world. There are ten such incarnations - the Dashavatara. This programme features songs connected to the various incarnations or avataras of Lord Vishnu.
http://radioweb.in/programs/aspects-vishnu-dashavatara

askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Dec 2013, 18:43

Charukesi has a special appeal with its ability to convey beautifully a feeling of yearning whether of love or devotion. Charukesi became popular with Tyagaraja’s composition ‘Adamodi Galadhe’. The song ‘Manmatha Leelaiyai’ sung by M K Tyagaraja Bhagavathar in a film of the 1940s drew attention to this raga. After Tyagaraja many composers composed in the raga. Whether it is Koteeswara Iyer's 'Neethanappa' or a more recent composition, a pada varnam by Lalgudi Jayaraman, they have added to our understanding of the raga. The programme includes these among many others and carries information on the raga
http://radioweb.in/programs/charukesi

askn · Post by **askn** » 22 Dec 2013, 17:25

Neyveli B. Venkatesh is one of the few mridangam players that performs on kanjira. He learned mridangam from A. S. Balaraman and kanjira from M.N. Kandaswami Pillai. A programme with songs featuring the percussionist Neyveli Venkatesh, in connection with his birthday on December 22nd.
http://radioweb.in/programs/neyveli-b-venkatesh

askn · Post by **askn** » 22 Dec 2013, 17:25

The Tiruppavai is a collection of thirty paasurams in Tamil written by Andal in praise of Lord Vishnu. Tiruppavai belongs to the Pavai genre of songs, a unique Tamil tradition sung in the context of the Pavai vow observed throughout the month of Margazhi, Each day of this month gets its name from one of the thirty verses. On this programme, Neyveli Santhanagopalan talks about the Thiruppavai and its tuning.
http://radioweb.in/programs/andals-tiruppavai

askn · Post by **askn** » 23 Dec 2013, 18:43

Second part of a 2-part feature on Andal's Tiruppavai and Mannikkavasagar's Tiruvempavai.The Tiruvempavai verses are in praise of Lord Shiva, The Bombay Sisters give an introduction to these verses.
http://radioweb.in/programs/tiruppavai-tiruvempavai

askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Dec 2013, 21:30

Durbar ,whose evolution in less than two centuries to occupy a place of pride in the pantheon of Carnatic ragas shows the intrinsic value and aesthetic appeal of this raga. The raga that combines an effervescence with a stately feel. This programme covers the different facets of Durbar as well as compositions of Tyagaraja, who is the architect of Durbar
http://radioweb.in/programs/durbar

askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Jan 2014, 18:05

A Kanyakumari has been a violinist, teacher and experimenter for more than four decades. Her playing is known for its remarkable poise and its total lack of self-indulgence. This programme presents one hour of music by A Kanyakumari as the main artist and accompanist.
http://radioweb.in/programs/kanyakumari-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Jan 2014, 18:10

T Chowdiah was best known for his innovation - the seven stringed violin. Chowdiah designed the seven-stringed violin to ensure that the accompanist could match the vocalist in volume as amplification devices were available. He founded the Ayyanar College of music, in Mysore to fulfill his guru Shri Bidaram Krishnappa’s dream of opening an institution of learning and advanced studies in music. The music of the violnist T Chowidiah on his birth anniversary on January 1st. http://radioweb.in/programs/t-chowdiah

askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Jan 2014, 18:26

M.S. Gopalakrishnan hailed from the celebrated Parur lineage of violinists. As an accompanist, he embellished a concert by complementing the main artist’s ideas with rare sensitivity. He would swiftly interpret the main artist’s musical expressions, and lend support in an absolutely unobtrusive manner.
A programme featuring the violinist, in his memory.
http://radioweb.in/programs/ms-gopalakrishnan

askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Jan 2014, 18:17

G N Balasubramaniam was the first superstar of Carnatic music, innovating the art through emphasis on laya control & reducing the gamakas which eventually made Carnatic music appeal to the lay and the learned alike. The legend's music in connection with his birth anniversary on Jan 6
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/g-n-bal ... ghlight-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Jan 2014, 18:21

The abode of the dancing lord Nataraja, Chidambaram, is one of the most celebrated shrines in India. Several legends are associated with Chidambaram, and most composers - devotional and classical - have dedicated songs to the Lord of the Cosmic Golden Hall - the Kanaka Sabha. This feature presents songs by different composers on Chidambaram.
http://radioweb.in/programs/chidambaram

askn · Post by **askn** » 08 Jan 2014, 19:15

B N Suresh was one of the promising flautist, his talent was recognized by none other than T R Mahalingam. B N Suresh deeply admired the work that Mahalingam had done in advancing the technical range of the flute, but tried to use the technique to approximate the flute to the vocal style because in Carnatic music the song, with its lyrics, is the basis of performance. A highlight of his music on his birth anniversary on January 7th.
http://radioweb.in/programs/b-n-suresh-highlight

askn · Post by **askn** » 08 Jan 2014, 19:16

Tanjavur S Kalyanaraman was one of the most creative and original musicians in recent times. A senior student of G N Balasubramaniam, Kalyanaraman displayed the same qualities as his gurus - incessant curiosity, a thoughtful and analytical bent of mind, and a penchant for seeking out the new in the old. This is a tribute to Tanjavur S Kalyanaraman
http://radioweb.in/programs/thanjavur-s ... -highlight

askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Jan 2014, 19:27

Featuring 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. Different types of compositions have been included on this episode of Colours of a Raga to bring out the flavours of Saveri.
http://radioweb.in/programs/saveri

askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Jan 2014, 19:34

Palghat Raghu was, throughout his career spanning six decades, known for the intellectual content of his mridangam playing and is credited with creating a separate "bani" or style of his own. 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 on his birth anniversary
http://radioweb.in/programs/palghat-r-raghu-highlight

askn · Post by **askn** » 13 Jan 2014, 18:39

Bhashanga is a property of a raga where a note that is not part of the framework of the parent raga is used. It adds an interesting twist and also adds to the aesthetics of the raga. Some very popular ragas like Kamboji, Bhairavi, Begada and Ananda Bhairavi fall into this category. This programme includes a selection of Bhashanga ragas and presents information with pointers to different aspects
http://radioweb.in/programs/bhashanga

askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Jan 2014, 18:41

Thanjavur Sankara Iyer, is a teacher and composer of great merit. He is described as a musician's musician for his refined music sensibilities and knowledge.His music carries a rare quality where in the essence of the piece comes to the fore. He is also one of the important vaggeyakaras of our times and many of his compositions are heard frequently on the concert stage. This programme includes his very first composition which is in raga Desh and is in connection with his birthday,the 14th of January
http://radioweb.in/programs/thanjavur-sankara-iyer

askn · Post by **askn** » 15 Jan 2014, 18:44

Gopalakrishna Bharathi’s poetic genius lay in his expertise in portraying the various characters and his command over music makes the work a masterpiece.. A feature on the life and compositions of Gopalakrishna Bharati, who used devotional as well as social themes in his compositions
http://radioweb.in/programs/gopalakrishna-bharathi

askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Jan 2014, 18:16

All artists develop their own style of expression. In Carnatic music, when this style is perfected and achieves a distinct character , it is called a ‘bani’. Once it is taken forward, it becomes a system of practice and performance. Many banis in Carnatic are identified with great musicians -like Ariyakudi, Musiri, GNB and Semmangudi. This programme looks at different banis pertaining to vocal music.
http://radioweb.in/programs/bani

askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Jan 2014, 18:21

Jayanthi has been enthralling audiences the world over with her graceful, emotive and expressive music for the last 25 years. Jayanthi has evolved her own identity and style by making the Veena her voice in expressing many a new musical thought to the audiences across the globe. She has today made the Veena the focal point of musical essence and experience. An hour of music by the Jayanthi Kumaresh in connection with her birthday on Jan 19th
http://radioweb.in/programs/jayanthi-kumaresh-highlight

askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Jan 2014, 18:29

The 2 composers who have made a colossal contribution to Carnatic music – Tyagaraja and Purandaradasa lived almost 3 centuries apart. But in their compositions they have touched upon many common themes. Both men belonged to the line of saint-musicians, who influenced the masses for their moral and spiritual upliftment through the medium of their musical compositions. Present a selection of such compostions with common ideas
http://radioweb.in/programs/tyagaraja-a ... ndara-dasa

askn · Post by **askn** » 21 Jan 2014, 18:39

Sanjay Subrahmanyan has been in the top league of vocalists for almost 2 decades now. His singing bears a vigour that is a delight to the listener. His music combines scholarship with a lively presentation. This programme is in connection with his birthday, the 21st of January.
http://radioweb.in/programs/sanjay-subrahmanyan

askn · Post by **askn** » 21 Jan 2014, 18:40

Tyagaraja passed away on Pushya Bahula Panchami, in the year 1847. Every year, the Tyagaraja Aradhana is held at Thiruvaiiyaru on this day, where Carnatic musicians pay tribute to this saint composer, with concerts, and a group rendition of the Pancharathna kritis composed by Tyagaraja. This festival has become a landmark event in the Carnatic music world. On this 2 part feature, we explore the history of the Thiruvaiyyaru Tyagaraja Aradhana.
http://radioweb.in/programs/tyagaraja-a ... story-pt-1

askn · Post by **askn** » 23 Jan 2014, 19:33

Mayamalavagaula is the 15th melakarta raga. A morning raga that evokes a tranquil mood and one with an earthy appeal. The notes have a symmetry and provide ease of movement. While not the most eloquent in its emotive expression it however bears a quiet grandeur. This programme includes insights into the raga and well-known songs and a few rare compositions too
http://radioweb.in/programs/mayamalavagaula

askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Jan 2014, 18:18

Tyagaraja passed away on Pushya Bahula Panchami, in the year 1847. Every year, the Tyagaraja Aradhana is held at Thiruvaiiyaru on this day, where Carnatic musicians pay tribute to this saint composer, with concerts, and a group rendition of the Pancharathna kritis composed by Tyagaraja. This festival has become a landmark event in the Carnatic music world. On this 2 part feature, we explore the history of the Thiruvaiyyaru Tyagaraja Aradhana. This is Part 2
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/tyagara ... story-pt-2

askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Jan 2014, 18:25

Dr Saraswati Vidyardhi is a senior disciple of Nedunuri Krishnamurthy, and her music has the qualities of her guru's which make his art such a pleasure and an elevating experience.. Dr Vidyardhi is the rare voice artiste who has allowed her curiosity and fastidious practice lead her deep into the lower octaves, into the atimandra sthayi. She focuses in this concert on ragas Anandabhairavi, Charukesi and Khamas.
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/dr-saraswati-vidyardhi

askn · Post by **askn** » 31 Jan 2014, 17:56

Sriranjani is one of the important janyas of the 22nd melakarta Kharaharapriya and a raga that ranks high in aesthetic value .Sriranjani has an endearing quality and is quite straight forward in terms of its usages. With numerous compositions from composers like Tyagaraja and Papanasam Sivan, the raga is etched firmly in the musical landscape of Carnatic music. This programme carries information on various facets of the raga and showcases different compositions in it.
http://radioweb.in/programs/sriranjani

askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Feb 2014, 18:07

Kadayanallur Venkataraman was a tunesmith who worked closely with M.S. Subbulakshmi and created some enchanting tunes that became immensely popular. He tuned most of the songs and shlokas that M.S. Subbulakshmi rendered in the five volumes of Balaji Pancharatna Mala. A tribute featuring songs tuned by Kadayanallur Venkataraman.
http://radioweb.in/programs/kadayanallur-venkataraman

askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Feb 2014, 19:08

Nagavalli Nagaraj is a vocalist with a resonant voice capable of traversing all the three octaves effortlessly. Her music is distinct and unique, with technical finesse, rich manodharma, and effortlessness. This programme has Nagavalli Nagaraj singing compositions of Mysore Vasudevacharya
http://radioweb.in/programs/nagavalli-nagaraj

askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Feb 2014, 19:09

With over 2,000 compositions to his credit, Neelakanta Dasar (as he called himself) or Neelakanta Sivan (as he came to be known by people who saw the divinity in him), was a prolific composer. His compositions are a lovely confluence of music and lyrics. A feature on his life and music
http://radioweb.in/programs/neelakanta-sivan

askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Feb 2014, 18:13

G Harishankar , one of the greatest exponents of the Kanjira, was a prodigy who amazed the Carnatic music world. Harishankar’s dexterity was unmatched and his tonal quality, speed, his quick grasp of the mathematical complexities, unparalleled. G. Harishankar is responsible for furthering the complexity of modern kanjira playing in terms of advanced techniques for speed, power, rhythmic complexity and beauty in phrasing. An hour of music with songs featuring the Kanjira maestro G Harishankar, in his memory
http://radioweb.in/programs/g-harishankar-highlight

askn · Post by **askn** » 12 Feb 2014, 17:59

Regarded as one of the leading exponents of the Dhanammal school, Rama Ravi has learnt from T Viswanathan, and has also gained considerably from the guidance given by the T Brinda, T Mukta and T Sankaran. Rama Ravi's training as a musicologist has given her deep insight into the grammar of Carnatic music. This Artiste Highlight is in connection with Rama Ravi's birthday on February 12.
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/rama-ravi-highlight

askn · Post by **askn** » 12 Feb 2014, 18:07

Chitravina N Ravikiran is synonymous with the Chitravina. 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. An hour of the music of the multi-faceted personality, in connection with his birthday on February 12th
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/chitrav ... highlight

askn · Post by **askn** » 13 Feb 2014, 18:49

Bahudari, a janya of the 28th melakarta Harikamboji is a raga with an uplifting mood . Many composers have composed in this raga. Saint Tyagaraja’s Brova Bharama is a song that is synonymous with the raga. This programme showcases various songs and carries information on this simple yet immensely evocative raga Bahudari
http://radioweb.in/programs/bahudari-1

askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Feb 2014, 19:31

A tribute to the mridangam maestro, Ramanathapuram C S Murugabhoopathy Popularly referred to as CSM, was one of the most distinguished mridangam maestros of the 20th century.. At his peak, Murugabhoopathy was a respected mridangist and one of the favoured accompanists of the leading musicians of the time
http://radioweb.in/programs/ramnad-c-s-murugabhoopathy

askn · Post by **askn** » 16 Feb 2014, 17:46

Often referred to as Benares or Varanasi, it is the oldest living city in the world. The river Ganga in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals. The city is a centre of learning and civilization for over 3000 years. Knowledge, philosophy, culture, devotion to Gods, Indian arts and crafts have all flourished here for centuries. A feature presenting some kritis associated with Kashi
http://radioweb.in/programs/kashi

askn · Post by **askn** » 17 Feb 2014, 18:19

An ardent cultural activist, Dr Suma Sudhindra is a performer, administrator, scholar and teacher. Classical soloist and a contemporary composer, Suma Sudhindra is one of the acclaimed veena artistes in India. She holds a doctorate in string instruments from Bangalore University & has been performing in concerts for the last 30 years in major national and international festivals. A highlight of her music
http://radioweb.in/programs/suma-sudhindra-highlight

askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Feb 2014, 18:58

Many instrumentalists in Carnatic Music learn to sing; this is true in the case of percussionists too. Many vocalists also learn to play instruments, as it enhances their understanding of music. Presenting some musicians who play multiple instruments, or are also vocalists
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/multifa ... usicians-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Feb 2014, 19:02

R K Srikantan was 94 years young when he passed away on 17th Feb . He epitomized pure music and his art lived because his personality and character lived through it. This is a short tribute to R K Srikantan and all that is good and right in music
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/r-k-srikantan-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Feb 2014, 19:02

Purandara Dasa was a literary genius, humanist, saint and master of the science of music. He codified and consolidated the teaching of Carnatic music by evolving easy-to-learn lessons. On this feature, we present some lesser heard compositions of Purandara Dasa
http://radioweb.in/programs/purandara-dasa-2

askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Feb 2014, 19:03

Hamsanandi is one of the most moving ragas of Carnatic music. Though it existed earlier, it was when composer Harikeshanallur Muthiah Bhagavathar resurrected it that it appeared on the scene . Muthiah Bhagavathar was inspired by the Hindustani raga Sohini which is very close in melody to Hamsanandi. This programme includes some well known kritis like ‘Pavana Guru’ and ‘Srinivasa Tiruvenkatamudaiyai’ and a couple of thillanas among others, along with information on the raga.
http://radioweb.in/programs/hamsanandi

askn · Post by **askn** » 21 Feb 2014, 19:02

Ganesh and Kumaresh have been performing as a duo for more than 40 years now. They have carved a niche for themselves with their dynamic approach and their technical finesse. Apart from performing, they also score music for films and dance productions. Their own musical form raga pravaham is a unique attempt that focuses on enhancing the musicality of a composition from an instrumental perspective. This programme presents a selection of their renditions and is in connection with Kumaresh’s birthday, the 21st of Febraury.
http://radioweb.in/programs/ganesh-and-kumaresh

askn · Post by **askn** » 24 Feb 2014, 18:18

P S Narayanaswamy is a senior vocalist belonging to the Semmangudi sishya parampara. He was one of the primary disciples of Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer.. With such a background and his own experience as a concert performer, he is a repository of knowledge pertaining to the essential aspects of concert performance. This programme is in connection with his birthday, the 24th of February
http://radioweb.in/programs/p-s-narayanaswamy-2

askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Feb 2014, 18:54

The varnam occupies a significant place in Carnatic music. A varnam incorporates complex aspects of raga and laya and defines the basic rules of grammar for a raga. There are several types of varnams like Tana, Pada and Daru varnams. This programme presents some of the salient features of the different types of varnams. It also features a rendition of a varnam with the anubandham, a section which was discarded from the earlier varnams.
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/varnam

askn · Post by **askn** » 02 Mar 2014, 19:10

The Melakarta system has been in existence in some form for a few centuries now. The Asampoorna Mela scheme has now given way to the more theoretical and comprehensive Sampoorna Mela system. There are a total of 72 melakartas. The scientific nature of the scheme can be seen also from the way in which the notes progressively move to their highest values after starting with the lowest in the first melakarta, Kanakangi, and ending with Rasikapriya. A feature on the Melakarta system
http://radioweb.in/programs/melakartas-carnatic-music

askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Mar 2014, 18:39

Behag , the colourful and romantic bhashanga raga borrowed from Hindustani music. With its usages that have double nishadas and double madhyamas, its quintessential phrases and sinuous traverse between notes, Behag has a character all its own. In concerts, though, it appears frequently towards the end, in the form of javalis, bhajans, shlokas or as part of ragamalikas. This programme looks at Behag and its qualities, and also plays a representative selection of compositions in the raga.
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/behag

askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Mar 2014, 18:27

T V Sankaranarayanan is the nephew and disciple of the legendary vocalist Madurai Mani Iyer. TVS , as he is known in music circles has carried forward his legacy with aplomb and has also carved his own niche with his individual style. Even today, in his late 60s, his captivating style continues to draw listeners. He is the Sangita Kalanidhi recipient of year 2000.This programme is in connection with his birthday on the 7th of March.
http://radioweb.in/programs/t-v-sankaranarayanan

askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Mar 2014, 18:37

The term 'pada' was initially used to denote any musical composition. During the time of Kshetragna, the padam evolved as a distinct genre with a nayaka-nayaki motif. Padams give equal importance to dhatu (music) and maathu (lyric). This feature presents some popular padams and padam composers.
http://radioweb.in/programs/padams-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Mar 2014, 18:13

A scholar and musician with a deep knowledge of literature and music, Ralapalli Ananthakrishna Sharma used his wide understanding and his committed research to tune about 120 compositions of Annamacharya He has also composed songs in forms ranging from varnams and swarajatis to kritis and tillanas. He was awarded the Sangeeta Kalanidhi in 1974 for his contributions to Carnatic music. This programme is in his memory
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/rallapa ... hna-sharma