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Vaak is uploading a series of rare vintage concerts of the Golden era.
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https://youtu.be/j2PJNBM4y8Y?si=QUlCiu08eGeI5rAC
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Madurai Mani Iyer | Rain Concert, Kolkata 1954 |

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Madurai Mani Iyer | Rain Concert, Kolkata 1954 | #Pazhani115 | Episode 4
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1 May 2023
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The next upload on the #Pazhani115 series is an unforgettable concert of Madurai Mani Iyer that took place in Indralok studios of Tollygunge, Kolkata sometime in 1954 where one can hear the sound of roaring outpour of rain along with the heavenly music and hence known as the ‘Rain Concert’.

Vocal: Madurai Mani Iyer
Violin: Mayavaram VR Govindaraja Pillai
Mridangam: Pazhani Subramania Pillai

00:00:00 - Hamsadhwani
Sri Raghukula - Adi - Tyagaraja
00:04:47 - Darbar - Yochana - Adi - Tyagaraja
00:11:35 - Pantuvarali -
Ninne Neranammi - Rupakam - Tyagaraja
00:27:37 - Janaranjini -
Vidajaladura - Adi - Tyagaraja
00:34:56 - Shuddha Dhanyasi -
Subramanyena Rakshitoham - Adi - Muthuswami Dikshitar
00:41:13 - Sourashtram - Suryamurthe - Chaturashra Dhruvam - Muthuswami Dikshitar
00:44:54 - Shuddha Saveri -
Darini Telusukonti - Adi - Tyagaraja
00:56:28 - Todi -
Kamalambike - Rupakam - Muthuswami Dikshitar
01:19:04 - Kapinarayani - Sarasasamadana - Adi - Tyagaraja
01:35:29 - Kambhoji -
Tiruvadi Saranam - Adi - Gopalakrishna Bharati
02:07:07 - Tani Avartanam
02:19:24 - Varali -
Ka Va Va - Adi - Papanasam Sivan
02:24:51 - Andolika -
Sevikka Vendum - Adi - Muttu Tandavar
02:31:38 - Simhendramadhyamam - Alapana
02:41:37 - Simhendramadhyamam - Tanam
02:49:07 - Simhendramadyamam - Pallavi - Unadu padam tunaye oraru mugane - Adi (2 kalai) - Ragamalika swarams in Kanada, Sama, Ranjani & Sindhu Bhairavi
03:20:23 - Tani Avartanam
03:22:44 - Mohanam -
Eru mayil - Adi - Arunagirinathar
03:25:17 - Jhonpuri - Eppo Varuvaro - Adi - Gopalakrishna Bharati
03:29:14 - Tarangini - Maye Twam - Adi - Muthuswami Dikshitar
03:32:54 - Senchurutti - Thillana - Adi - Veena Sesanna
03:36:38 - Senchurutti -
Sakhi Prana - Adi - Dharmapuri Subbarayar
03:37:39 - Sourashtam-
Ni Nama Rupamulaku - Adi - Tyagaraja

We thank Vishnuramprasad and Lalitharam for sharing this concert with us. We also thank KS Kalidas for providing us with the details for this concert. He also shared his experience listening to his guru in person during this concert, we are very thankful for the same.
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Through this initiative we aim to archive concerts by various artists and bring to our viewers the experience of listening to complete concerts. These concerts are carefully chosen from Vaak's archives and cleaned up for the best listening experience.

The purpose of this upload is to assist the students and the lifelong learners of India in their pursuit of an education so that they may better their status and their opportunities and to secure for themselves and for others justice, social, economic and political. This has been posted for non-commercial purposes and facilitates fair dealing usage of academic and research materials for private use including research, for criticism and review of the work or of other works and reproduction by teachers and students in the course of instruction. Many of these materials are either unavailable or inaccessible in libraries in India, especially in some of the poorer states and this collection seeks to fill a major gap that exists in access to knowledge.
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MS Subbulakshmi

Bharatiya Fine Arts, Bombay - 1957 |
Special upload for Diwali 2023
by Vaak
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https://youtu.be/p40stI2UJqM?si=K0IcB3w6bcaqTuqU

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Vaak wishes all its subscribers a very prosperous Diwali. We bring to you a cracker of a concert by MS Subbulakshmi performed in Bombay at the Bharatiya Fine Arts. This performance was a part of their 04th Annual day Celebrations in the year 1957.
The briga laden voice of MS along with her tonal quality makes the concert timeless in the years to come. The details of the concert are below:
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Vocal: MS Subbulakshmi
Vocal Support: Vijaya Rajendran
Violin: RK Venkatarama Sastri
Mridangam: V Nagarajan
Ghatam: Umayalpuram Kodandarama Iyer
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00:00:00 - Kalyani - Vanajakshi - Ata - Pallavi Gopala Iyer
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00:08:22 - Harikambhoji - Rama Nannu - Rupakam - Tyagaraja
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00:19:25 - Shuddha Saveri - Darini Telusukonti - Adi (2 Kalai) - Tyagaraja
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00:36:48 - Kalyani - Birana Brova Ide - Adi (Tishra Nadai) - Tarangampadi Panchanada Iyer
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00:59:29 - Saveri - Sri Kamakoti - Adi - Mysore Sadasiva Rao
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01:21:42 - Bhushavali - Gopanandana - Adi - Swati Tirunal
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01:26:06 - Varali - Ka Va Va - Adi - Papanasam Sivan
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01:33:31 - Shankarabharanam - Sarojadalanetri - Adi - Shyama Sastri
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02:06:01 - Bowli - Sri Parvati Parameshwarau - Adi - Muttuswami Dikshitar
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02:11:11 - Varamu/Shuddha Hindolam - Manasuloni - Adi - Tyagaraja
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02:16:01 - Kharaharapriya - Ragam
02:33:59 - Kharaharapriya - Tanam
02:40:23 - Kharaharapriya - Pallavi - Mal Marugane Murugane Guhane, Umayalmagane Arultiru - Khanda Triputa (2 kalai)
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02:49:08 - Brindavanasaranga - Rangapuravihara - Rupakam - Muttuswami Dikshitar
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02:55:31 - Bhajore Bhaiyya (Bhajan) - Sant Kabir
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03:02:41 - Ragamalika - Bhaja Govindam - Adi Sankara - Ragas in Yamankalyani, Sindhubhairavi, Nadanamakriya, Kapi, Senchurutti.
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03:08:43 - Senchurutti - Sakhi Prana - Adi - Dharmapuri Subbarayar
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03:13:28 - Sourashtram - Ne Nama Rupamulaku - Adi - Tyagaraja
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GN Balasubramaniam
| Wedding concert at Kallidaikurichi,
1954" -
VAAK
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GN Balasubramaniam - Vocal
Lalgudi G Jayaraman - Violin
Palghat Raghu - Mridangam
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00:00:00 - Mohanam - Ninnu Kori (Varnam) - Adi - Ramnad Srinivasa Iyengar
00:04:35 - Hamsadwani - Vatapi Ganapathim - Adi - Muthuswamy Dikshitar
00:12:45 - Panthuvarali - Sundaratara Dheham - Adi - Thyagaraja
00:25:14 - Abhogi - Manasu Nilpa - Adi - Tyagaraja
00:41:03 - Kalyani - Nidhi Chala Sukhama - Misra Chapu - Tyagaraja
01:10:47 - Kambhoji - Sri Subramanyaya Namaste - Rupakam - Muthuswamy Dikshitar
01:28:33 - Thani Avarthanam - Rupakam
01:44:46 - Amruthavarshini - Sudhamayi Sudhanidhi - Rupakam - Muthiah Bhagavathar
01:53:17 - Thodi - Ragam Thanam
02:50:33 - Thodi - Pallavi - Dasharatha Bala Ramachandrayya - Adi (4 Kalai)
03:01:52 - Thani Avarthanam - Adi (4 Kalai)
03:09:02 - Begada, Dhanyasi, Saveri, Kedaragowla - Sloka
03:31:32 - Kedaragowla - Innum Oru Dharam - Adi - Gopalakrishna Bharathi
03:34:47 - Kapi - Radha Mukha Kamala - Adi - Papanasam Sivan
03:41:27 - Sourastram - Ni Nama Rupamulaku (Mangalam) - Adi - Tyagaraja

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https://youtu.be/325NvdMhZws?si=X1xIvb3MqKyIP6Sq

"ML Vasanthakumari
with Palghat Mani Iyer |
Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, 1977"
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VaaK upload

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Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar |
Thiruppavai Concert
| Mylapore Fine Arts 1963 |

In 1963, Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar presented the 30 thirupavais he tuned in a two day concert at the Mylapore Fine Arts society. We are very glad to present this as a special upload for Margazhi 2023. The programme details are mentioned below:

https://youtu.be/TRjORLdftQQ?si=SuyoVkehkocMW11K

Day 1:
Vocal - Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar
Vocal Support - B Rajam Iyer & Madurai N Krishnan
Violin - TN Krishnan
Mridangam - Vellore G Ramabhadran

00:00:00 - Begada - Inta Chalamu (Varnam) - Adi - Vina Kuppaiyyer
00:04:23 - Gaurimanohari - Guruleka Etuvanti - Khanda Chapu - Tyagaraja
00:07:10 - Pashuram 1 - Nattai - Margazhi Thingal - Adi
00:15:33 - Pashuram 2 - Gowla - Vaiyyatu Vazhvirgal - Adi (2 Kalai) -
00:22:29 - Pashuram 3 - Arabhi - Ongi Ulagalanda - Adi
00:30:10 - Pashuram 4 - Varali - Azhimazai Kanna - Adi
00:40:53 - Pashuram 5 - Sri - Mayanai Mannu - Adi (2 Kalai) -
00:47:26 - Pashuram 6 - Shankarabharanam - Pullum Silambina - Misra Chapu
01:01:49 - Pashuram 7 - Bhairavi - Keeshu Keeshu - Misra Chapu
01:14:59 - Pashuram 8 - Dhanyasi - Keezhvanam - Adi
01:22:46 - Pashuram 9 - Hamirkalyani - Thoomani Madattu - Adi
01:30:45 - Pashuram 10 - Thodi - Nottrum Chuvarkam - Misra Chapu
01:51:06 - Tani Avartanam - Misra Chapu
01:53:44 - Pashuram 11 - Huseni - Katru Karavai - Misra Chapu
01:59:59 - Pashuram 12 - Kedaragowla - Kanaithilam - Adi (2 Kalai)
02:05:55 - Pashuram 13 - Atana - Pullinvai - Misra Chapu
02:15:58 - Pashuram 14 - Anandabhairavi - Ungal Puzhakkadai - Adi
02:24:42 - Pashuram 15 - Begada - Elle Ilankiliye - Rupakam
02:31:38 - Sindhubhairavi - Sri Ramachandra (Slokam)
02:36:43 - Sindhubhairavi - Deva Devam - Misra Chapu - Narayana Tirthar

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Day 2:
Vocal - Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar
Vocal Support - B Rajam Iyer & Madurai N Krishnan
Violin - TN Krishnan
Mridangam - Umayalpuram Sivaraman

02:38:53 - Sri - Sami Ninne (Varnam) - Karur Devudu Ayya
02:43:11 - Reetigowla - Sadguru Swamiki - Adi (2 Kalai) - Poochi Iyengar
02:49:55 - Pashuram 16 - Darbar - Nayakanai Ninra - Adi (2 Kalai)
02:56:47 - Pashuram 17 - Kalyani - Ambarame Tannire - Misra Chapu
03:07:25 - Pashuram 18 - Saveri - Undu Mada Kalitran - Misra Chapu
03:16:59 - Pashuram 19 - Sahana - Kuttu Vilakkeriya - Misra Chapu
03:26:18 - Pashuram 20 - Senchurutti - Muppatti Moovar - Misra Chapu
03:33:40 - Pashuram 21 - Nadanamakriya - Etra Kalangal - Misra Chapu
03:40:35 - Pashuram 22 - Yamunakalyani - Angan Maa Gnalattu - Misra Chapu
03:44:22 - Pashuram 23 - Manirangu - Marimalai Muzhainjil - Misra Chapu
03:47:21 - Pashuram 24 - Sindhubhairavi - Anri Ivvulagam - Adi
03:54:10 - Pashuram 25 - Behag - Oruthi Maganai - Adi
03:59:54 - Pashuram 26 - Kuntalavarali - Male Manivanna - Adi
04:04:44 - Tani Avartanam - Adi
04:14:44 - Pashuram 27 - Poorvikalyani - Koodarai Vellumseer - Misra Chapu
04:28:47 - Pashuram 28 - Kambhoji - Karavaigal Pin Sendru - Adi
04:45:35 - Pashuram 29 - Malayamarutham - Chitram Ciru Kale - Misra Chapu
04:53:30 - Tani Avartanam - Misra Chapu
05:00:07 - Pashuram 30 - Surutti - Vangakadal - Rupakam
05:07:01 - Madhyamavathi - Sri Ramachandra (Slokam) -
05:08:00 - Sourashtram - Ni Nama Rupamulaku (Mangalam) - Adi - Tyagaraja

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Musiri Subramania Iyer

Home concert for J Krishnamurthi"

https://youtu.be/da8-DRwztP8?si=7rfRIuOaOCYYufIT

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https://youtu.be/dsRiSe0S5hM?si=d53DsQJoGHoTMt74

VaaK upload
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DK Pattammal
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Wire recording from early 1950s

Raga Shuddha Dhanyasi

Subramanyena Rakshitoham

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Watch "Rare vintage video clippings of Tiruvaiyāṟu Tyāgarāja Ārādhanā - 176th Ārādhanā Special" on YouTube

https://youtu.be/XPn5y4tLOEo?si=62sj0PsfbbtAWW2T

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Thank you for making this thread. I will also share regular links as and when we upload.

Regards,
Vivek (From Vaak).

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CS Murugabhoopathy 110 birth anniversary special playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... 0d321H8MbC

Two more uploads to come.

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https://youtu.be/1W9sAEp-c1I?si=nI3WPm1UhUyQNFbx
M.S.SUBBULAKSMI
AIR RELAY OF CONCERT AT THIRUVAITARU
1960
Vidulaku.. ..mayamalavagowla
vachama gochaeame....kaikavasi
Koluvaiyunnade.....bairav
Swara raaga sudga..sankaraabaranam
Grahabalam emi .....revagupthi
Nike dayarake......nilambari
Slokam in madhyamavathi


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TR Mahalingam (flute)
| Krishna Gana Sabha, 1970


https://youtu.be/Ia9NrfUHxrk?si=JbrJoUTViPFhUZFh

TN KRISHNAN.. VIOLIN
PAALAKKAADU MANI IYER MRUDHANGAM

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Golden folks! Golden!! 1954 @ Dindigul

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz8b95px65A

Just listened to the first kriti, Karunai Seyvai set similar to Raghui nAyaka and stopped listening to soak it in. Find another calmer time to continue! MMI is hard to listen continuously now-a-days.


SrI Lalgudi and SrI Pazhani - no words. Pazhani's majestic toppi naDai - ayyO!

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Vaak celebrates the 246th birth anniversary of Sri Muthuswamy Dikshitar by sharing a collection of his Panchabhuta Linga Kritis

[00:00:00]
Kedaram -
Ananada Natana Prakasham -
Misra Chapu -
MD Ramanathan
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[00:37:37]
Huseni -
Sri Kalahastisha -
Jhampa -
Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
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[00:44:18]
Saranga -
Arunachalanatham -
Rupakam -
Ramnad Krishnan
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[00:58:19]
Yamuna Kalyani -
Jambupate -
Rupakam -
ML Vasanthakumari
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[01:06:15]
Bhairavi -
Cintaya Makanda -
Rupakam -
T Brinda & Vegavahini Vijayaraghavan

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https://youtu.be/rgyJfMo21Tc?si=RLi9l4sdakYCjMSP
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Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar | Jagannatha Bhaktha Sabha
| Museum theatre, Egmore, Madras, 1957"
VaaK
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Vaak is glad to present this archival gem of Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar. It was organised as a felicitation for Palghat Mani Iyer on receiving the Presidential award in 1956.

This recording is an important piece of history as it is the only concert we have that was organised by the popular Jagannatha Bhaktha Sabha.

The details of the concert are as below.

Vocal: Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar
Violin: Papa KS Venkataramaiah
Mridangam: Palghat TS Mani Iyer

Venue: Jagannatha Bhaktha Sabha at Museum theatre, Egmore, Madras
Date: 12th November 1957

https://youtu.be/Grlp6Y92gCQ?si=-B8ZC3JZHyLrJtT8


Telisi Rama

Purnachandrika - -
Adi -
Tyagaraja
.

- Ninne Nera Nammi -

Pantuvarali
Rupakam -
Tyagaraja
.

Makelara -

Ravichandrika
Deshadi -
Tyagaraja
.
Endhuku Peddala

- Shankarabharanam -
- Adi (2 Kalai) -
Tyagaraja
.
Entani Ne

: - Mukhari -
Rupakam -
Tyagaraja

- Tani Avartanam - Rupakam
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Nannu Palimpa
- Mohanam - -
Adi (2 Kalai) -
Tyagaraja

Sri Narada.

- Kanada - -
Rupakam -
Tyagaraja
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Entanuchu.

- Yadukula Kambhoji - -
Adi -
Tyagaraja
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Koluvamarakatha

- Todi - -
Adi -
Tyagaraja
.

- Purvi Kalyani - Ninuvinaga Mari - Viloma Chapu - Shyama Sastri

- Shubhapantuvarali -
Sri Sathyanarayanam - Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Bilahari -
Paridanamichite -
Khanda Chapu -
Patnam Subramania Iyer

02:21:12 - Kalyani - Ragam
02:31:30 - Kalyani - Thanam
02:34:57 - Ghana Ragamalika - Thanam
02:41:44 - Kalyani - Pallavi - Birudulapai Aada Dani, Jadaku - Adi (2 Kalai)
02:52:02 - Tani Avartanam - Adi (2 Kalai)


Oruthi Maganai

- Behag - (Thiruppavai) -
Adi - Andal,
Tuned by Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar
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- Thodi - Thillana - Adi -
Poochi Srinivasa Iyengar
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03:01:44 - Sourashtram -
Ni Nama Rupamulaku (Mangalam) - Adi - Tyagaraja

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T Brinda & T Muktha & Vegavahini

Raga Todi

https://youtu.be/_wjAhI-sXho?si=v81okHBRO78RCf4R

Gajavadana" .

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"T Brinda

collection of recordings
in the raga Bhairavi"
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https://youtu.be/XH1krr1gFEU?si=yQenYBSMr_VszaHu
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Viriboni - Ata -
Pachimiriyam Adiapayya

07:00​ - Raksha Bettare - Adi - Thyagaraja

14:07​ - Chintaya Makanda - Tisra Ekam - Muthuswamy Dikshitar

31:02​ - Velare Umai - Adi - Ghanam Krishna Iyer

35:55​ - Rama Rama Pranasakhi - Adi - Kshetrayya

46:44​ - Elaradayane Kamini - Adi - Tanjavur Chinniah

50:12​ - Viruttam - Kanjuka Mathakari - Thayumanavar

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"ML Vasanthakumari
Live at Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Madras, 1975"
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https://youtu.be/T21CrH_FNKc?si=8DalaosEKirlB1-a

Vaak is excited to bring you a gem of a concert by ML Vasanthakumari. This concert was presented at the Sastri Hall in the year 1975. The concert details are mentioned below:

ML Vasanthakumari - Vocal
Charumathi Ramachandran (‪@CharumathiRamachandranOfficial‬​ ) - Vocal Support
A Kanyakumari (‪@avasaralakanyakumari9184‬​ ) - Violin
R Ramesh - Mridangam
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00:00:00​ - Kalyani -
Vanajakshi Ninne (Varnam) –
Khanda Ata –
Pallavi Gopala Iyer
.
00:06:14​ - Bilahari -
Ekadantam Bhajeham – Misra Chapu – Muthuswamy Dikshitar
.
00:11:26​ - Sriranjani -
Sogasuga Mridanga – Rupakam – Tyagaraja
.
00:33:40​ - Amrithavarshini - Sudhamayi Sudhanidhi – Rupakam – Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavathar
.
00:53:21​ - Natabhairavi -
Sri Valli Devasenapathe – Adi – Papanasam Sivan
.
01:07:06​ - Begada -
Va Muruga Va – Rupakam –
Spencer Venugopal .

01:12:50​ - Saveri - Ragam
01:35:59​ - Saveri - Thanam
01:43:03​ - Saveri - Pallavi - Neeve Gathiyani Nammithi, Saveri Ragapriye Kaveri Rangayya - Mishra Jhampa (4-Kalai)
.

01:57:15​ - Tani Avartanam
02:07:14​ - Ragamalika -
Yadavaraya – Adi – Purandara Dasa

02:13:28​ - Ragamalika - Parkadal Alaimele – Adi –
Udumalaipettai Narayana Kavi

02:20:00​ - Sowrashtram -
Ni Nama – Adi – Tyagaraja
...​

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T Brinda for the 1968 annual music conference at the Music Academy, Madras.
This concert was performed on the Christmas evening of 25th December, 1968 at the Music Academy Premises. The programme details are as follows:

T Brinda & T Muktha - Vocal
Vegavahini Vijayaraghavan - Vocal Support
Annavarapu Ramaswami - Violin
Coimbatore Ramaswami - Mridangam
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00​ - Varnam - Begada - Adi -
Veena Kuppayyar

00:05:18​ - Intha Kante Kavalena - Kannada - Rupakam -
Patnam Subramania Iyer

00:07:50​ - Nenendhu Vethukudhura - Karnataka Behag - Adi -
Thyagaraja.

00:11:29​ - Neelayathakshi - Paras - Tisra Triputa -
Shyama Sastri

00:25:03​ - Ekkalathilum - Purvikalyani - Adi -
T Ramaswami Pillai

00:50:56​ - Emani Ne - Mukhari - Adi - Subbaraya Sastri

01:07:10​ - Seethavara Sangeetha - Devagandhari - Adi -
Thyagaraja

01:13:30​ - Sri Rajagopala - Saveri - Adi - Muthuswamy Dikshitar

01:28:56​ - Vachama Gocharuduni - Atana - Adi -
Mysore Sadasiva Rao

01:35:27​ - Kuvalayakshiro - Goulipantu - Misra Chapu -
Kshetrayya

01:44:05​ - Neyyamuna - Ghanta - Jhampa -
Koranadu Netesa Pillai

01:51:36​ - Adiyokka Yugamu - Kambhoji - Tisra Tripura -
Kshetrayya

02:03:57​ - Adhi Nipai Marulu - Yamuna Kalyani - Deshadi -
Dharmapuri Subbaraya Iyer

02:07:43​ - Sakhi Prana - Senchurutti - Adi -
Dharmapuri Subbaraya Iyer

02:12:27​ - Viruttam - Varali, Sahana, Neelambari

02:18:35​ - Mamava Pattabhi Rama - Manirangu - Misra Eka -
Muthuswamy Dikshitar

02:23:07​ - Ni Nama Rupamulaku - Sourashtram - Adi -
Thyagaraja

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"MS Subbulakshmi
Concert at
Mr Leonard Seador's Residence
in Manchester, Connecticut
|5.10.1966"

https://youtu.be/oLqxRJRrjeE?si=F6PlC5Vh6NbcBBFZ
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Vocal - MS Subbulakshmi
Vocal Support - Radha Viswanathan & Vijaya Rajendran
Violin - VV Subramaniam
Mridangam - TK Murthy
Ghatam - TH Vinayakram

00:00:00​ - Announcements by James Rubin
00:00:50​ - Kamala Manohari - Kanjadalayatakshi - Adi - Muthuswamy Dikshitar

00:08:28​ - Pantuvarali - Alapana
00:14:17​ - Pantuvarali -
Ennaganu Rama Bhajana - Rupakam - Bhadrachala Ramadasu

00:26:58​ - Mohanam - Alapana
00:33:10​ - Mohanam - Kulam Tarum (Viruttam) - Thirumangai Alvar

00:34:18​ - Narayana Divya Namam - Adi (2 Kalai) - Papanasam Sivan

00:43:43​ - Tani Avarthanam - Adi (2 Kalai)
01:00:45​ - Mukhari - Vadasiyadi (Ashtapadi) - Khanda Chapu - Jayadeva

01:04:36​ - Sindhu Bhairavi - Yaad Aave (Bhajan) - Adi - Raihana Tyabji

01:10:58​ - Jokhon Porbe Na Mor (Robindro Shongeet)
01:15:02​ - Mollika bone (Robindro Shongeet)

01:17:55​ - Kurinji - Nada Bindu Kaladi (Thirupugazh) - Arunagirinathar - Adi
..​
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We are excited to bring to you another magical concert by MS Subbulakshmi. This concert was presented in April, 1981 for Rasikapriya at the Kerala Fine Arts hall in Ernakulam. The concert details are mentioned below:

Vocal: MS Subbulakshmi
Vocal Support: Radha Viswanathan
Violin: Kandadevi S Alagiriswamy
Mridangam: Guruvayur Dorai
Ghatam: TH Vinayakram

https://youtu.be/eHDytXwHVd0?si=3uJIrp0K4t0ZiPjW

00:00:00​ - Dakshinamurthy Slokam
00:01:00​ - Bhairavi - Viriboni (Varnam) - KhandaAta - Pacchimiriyam Adiapayya

00:10:08​ - Bowli - Sriman Narayana - Adi - Annamacharya

00:14:51​ - Pantuvarali -
Naradamuni Vedalina - Adi (Thisra Nadai) - Tyagaraja

00:28:56​ - Mayamalavagowla - Sloka
00:30:22​ - Mayamalavagowla - Ksheerasagara - Chatushra Jhampa - Jayachamaraja Wodeyar

00:41:07​ - Kapi - Meevalla Gunadosha - Khanda Chapu - Tyagaraja

00:52:22​ - Vasantha -
Seetamma Mayamma - Rupakam - Tyagaraja

01:01:39​ - Varali - Ka Va Va - Adi - Papanasam Sivan

01:06:47​ - Keeravani - Chandrasekharam Ashraye - Triputa - V Raghavan

01:26:13​ - Shankarabharanam - Ragam
01:44:45​ - Shankarabharanam - Tanam
01:49:32​ - Shankarabharanam - Pallavi - Ananda Paramananda Mukunda, Hare Sri Krishna Govinda - Adi (4 Kalai)
02:03:25​ - Tani Avarthanam - Adi (2 Kalai)

02:21:33​ - Ahiri - Mayamma - Adi - Shyama Sasthri

02:28:37​ - Kurinji -
Bruhi Mukundeti - Adi - Sadasiva Brahmendra

02:30:49​ - Desh - Hey Govinda Hey Gopala (Bhajan) - Indira Devi

02:34:47​ - Pag Ghunghuru (Bhajan) - Meera

02:38:11​ - Kurinji - Aliveni (Padam) - Misra Chapu - Swati Tirunal

02:42:40​ - Yaman -
Bhavayami Gopalabalam - Khanda Chapu - Annamacharya

02:48:10​ - Kapi - Jagadodharana - Adi - Purandara Dasa

02:53:52​ - Kandu Kandu (Bhajan) - Poonthanam

02:57:06​ - Revathi - Nanati Baduku - Adi - Annamacharya

03:01:48​ - Ragamalika -
Kurai Ondrum Illai - Ragas in Sivaranjini, Kapi, Sindhubhairavi - C Rajagopalachari

03:05:25​ - Maithreem Bhajatha - Adi - HH Chandrasekhara Saraswati

03:07:25​ - Sourashtram - Ni Nama Rupamulaku (Mangalam) - Adi - Tyagaraja

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"Devi Kritis by
Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar | #Navaratri2024 Day 1"
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https://youtu.be/O1pa88XHFJI?si=GSmXXUTju400v_nv
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Here’s a detailed breakdown of the tracks in today's compilation:

1) 00:00:00​ - Anandabhairavi - Marivere Gati - Misra Chapu - Shyama Sastri
with TN Krishnan & Palghat Mani Iyer

2) 00:13:43​ - Ragamalika - Nityakalyani - Rupakam - Sitarama Iyer
with B Rajam Iyer TN Krishnan, Palghat Mani Iyer & TH Vinayakaram
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3) 00:28:12​ - Purvikalyani -
Ninnu Vinaga Mari - Viloma Chapu - Shyama Sastri
with TN Krishnan & Palghat Mani Iyer

4) 00:38:37​ - Nagagandhari - Sarasijanabha Sodari - Rupakam - Muttuswami Dikshitar
with TN Krishnan, Pazhani Subramania Pillai & Bangalore Manjunath

.5) 00:41:23​ - Kalyani -
Sive Pahimam - Adi - Tyagaraja
with Madurai N Krishnan, TN Krishnan & Palghat Mani Iyer

6) 00:54:32​ - Kanada -
Mamava Sada Janani - Rupakam - Swati Tirunal
01:09:05​ - Tani Avarthanam - Rupakam (Incomplete)
with Papa KS Venkataramaiah & Palghat Mani Iyer
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7) 01:12:36​ - Thodi -
Amba Nannu Brovave - Deshadi - Anai Ayya
with TN Krishnan & Palghat Mani Iyer

8) 01:31:52​ - Shankarabharanam - Ragam
01:48:08​ - Shankarabharanam - Thanam
01:53:05​ - Shankarabharanam - Pallavi - Mahima Teliya Tarama, Ni - Rupakam - Ragamalika Swaras in Varali,Atana, Behag, Hindolam
02:14:38​ - Tani Avarthanam - Rupakam
02:21:51​ - Shankarabharanam - Pallavi (continues) - Kalpana Swaram
Madurai N Krishnan, Papa KS Venkataramaiah & Palghat TS Mani Iyer
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9) 02:24:15​ - Madhyamavathi - Palinchu Kamakshi - Adi - Shyama Sastri
with TN Krishnan, Pazhani Subramania Pillai & Bangalore Manjunath

Note: We thank Vivek Ramanujan (‪@vramanujan‬​) for sharing many of the the recordings used in the compilation.

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"Devi Kritis
by
GN Balasubramaniam
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https://youtu.be/mSMaPAkEcxQ?si=lFkZ0Vd2gxiIIofB

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"Devi Kritis
by
Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar |

https://youtu.be/aKYP8ECY-fY?si=J6aAqf9IsDK43Zo3.
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1) -Evariki Telusunamma
-Dhanyasi - - Lalita Daasar

2) - Meenakshi Memudam Dehi
Purvikalyani -
-- Muthuswamy Dikshitar

3) - Mamava Sada Varade
Nattakurinji - - Swati Tirunal

4​ - Shankari Shankuru
Saveri - - Shyama Sastri

5) Varijadala Lochani
- Arabhi - - Lalita Daasar

6) -hankari Neeve -
Begada - Subbaraya Sastri.

7) -Kamalambam Bhajare
Kalyani - - Muthuswamy Dikshitar

........

"Devi Kritis by

Musiri Subramania Iyer

https://youtu.be/mYv9Jimnco4?si=0m5WvsXl9AO_56IY
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1) Kanakashaila Viharini
- Punnagavarali - - Shyama Sastri

2) Janani Ninnuvina
​ - Ritigowla - - Subbaraya Sastri

3) ​ - Neerajakshi Kamakshi - Muthuswamy Dikshitar

.4) Nee Padamule
​ - Bhairavi - latnam Subramania Iyer

5) Devi Jagajjanani
​ Shankarabharanam - Swati Tirunal

6)Paruvam Parkka
- Dhanyasi - - - Anai Ayya

7) ​ - Durusuga
Saveri - - - Shyama Sastri

.8) Ninnu Mincina Varevaramma
- Nattakurinji - - Srinivasayya

9) Amba Nadu
- Thodi - - - Pallavi Gopala Iyer

.......

Devi Kritis by

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

https://youtu.be/HZoNhGdx6k4?si=SV-nvPVTlJqCR9un



1) Sarasiruha Sanapriye
Natai - Puliyoor Doraiswami Iyer

2) Needu Charana Pankaja
Kalyani - - Pallavi Gopala Iyer

3) Pahimam Sri Rajarajeshwari
-Janaranjani -- Maha Vaidyanatha Iyer

,4) Sri Kanthimathim
- Hemavathi - Muthuswamy Dikshitar

5) :Paripalinchu Mani
​-Suddha Saveri - T Venkataramana Iyer

6) Sri Kamakshi Katakshi
Vasantha -- Subbaraya Sastri

7) Kamakshi
(Swarajathi Bhairavi - ) -
Shyama Sastri

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Devi Kritis ..by

T Brinda, T Muktha .

https://youtu.be/kEUSKiLqM-k?si=nXnVvSP9vsXqIyFr.

1) - Andhali - brhannAyaki varadAyaki - - Muthuswamy Dikshitar

2) - Ekkalathilum - Purvikalyani -
- T Ramaswami Pillai

3) - Dhanyasi -Dalachina Varu - - Subbaraya Sastri

4) - Kantimati Karuna - Kalyani... Subbarama Dikshitar

5) Mukhari - Emani Ne -
Subbaraya Sastry

6) Rudhrapriya - Amba Paradevathe
- Krishnaswamy Ayya

7) - Manji - Brovavamma Tamasa - Shyama Sastri

8) Thodi - Ninne Nammi Nanu -- Shyama Sastri

9) Senchurutti - Sharanu Sharanu - - Anai Ayya

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We are thrilled to present Day 2 of our #Navaratri2024​ series, featuring the legendary MS Subbulakshmi. Revered as the 'Queen of Carnatic Music,' MS Subbulakshmi's voice carries a timeless grace that touches the soul, blending divine devotion with impeccable artistry. Her renditions of bhakti-filled compositions dedicated to the Devi have captivated audiences worldwide, earning her a unique place in the pantheon of Carnatic music legends.
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Each track in today’s compilation showcases her devotion, bringing the divine presence of the Devi into every note and tala.
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1) Taye Idu Taranum
- Pantuvarali -
- - Kavikunjara Bharati


2) Thaye Ezhaipal ​ -
Bhairavi -
- Papanasam Sivan

.3) Kamakshi Ni (Swarajathi)
Yadhukula Kambhoji - -
- Shyama Sastri

4) Bhajare Re Chitta-
Kalyani -
Muthuswamy Dikshitar

5) Sri Kamakoti -
Saveri -
- Mysore Sadashiva Rao
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6) Chamundeshwari
- Bilahari - -
- Mysore Vasudevachar

7) - Keeravani -
Ragam - Thanam - Pallavi -
Ma Madhura Meenakshi, Amba Pahi -
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) - Ragamalika
chenchjrutti, Punnagavarali, Nadanamakriya -
Nityanandakari (Viruttam) - Adi Sankaracarya
with RK Venkatarama Shastri

9) -Manju Nihar
(Kavadi Cindu)
Traditional Tune -
- Annamalai Reddiyar
.........

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Madurai Mani Iyer
|Asthika Samajyam,
1963
| Rare, Unheard Ramanavami Concert | 112 Birthday Tribute"
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https://youtu.be/4Rn0sTSD6UM?si=vrZ-r8ATPfX5eRYY
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Vocal - Madurai Mani Iyer
Vocal Support - TS Vembu Iyer
Violin - TN Krishnan
Mridangam - Vellore G Ramabhadran

00:00:00​ - Khamas - Ragam
00:07:22​ - Khamas -
Seethapathe Na Manasuna - Adi - Tyagaraja
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00:20:36​ - Kannadagowla -
Orajupu - Adi - Tyagaraja
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00:30:32​ - Shankarabharanam - Ragam
00:42:36​ - Shankarabharanam - Enduku Peddala - Adi (2 Kalai) - Tyagaraja
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01:17:24​ - Jayantasena -
Vinatasuta Vahana - Adi - Tyagaraja
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01:26:52​ - Mohanam - Ragam
01:40:37​ - Mohanam - Evarura Ninnuvina - Misra Chapu - Tyagaraja
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01:49:28​ - Karnataka Kapi - Venkatachalapathe Ninnu - Adi - Muthuswamy Dikshitar

01:54:46​ - Brindavana Saranga -
Rangapuravihara - Rupakam - Muthuswamy Dikshitar
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02:00:43​ - Varali -
Ka Va Va - Adi - Papanasam Sivan
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02:08:47​ - Yadukula Kambhoji - Heccarikaga Rara - Khanda Chapu - Tyagaraja


02:12:43​ - Simhendramadhyamam - Ragam
02:34:04​ - Simhendramadhyamam - Thanam
02:40:25​ - Simhendramadhyamam - Pallavi - Adi (2 kalai) - Thenparam Girivelane, Kunjari Manalane
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At Vaak, we present a rare and special impromptu home concert by the guru Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer with his student MS Subbulakshmi. They were accompanied on the violin by Rosy Jayalakshmi, a student of Papa KS Venkatramiah and a cousin to CV Narasimhan. This concert was held 51 years ago on this day, 06 June 1973 at MS's residence Kalki Gardens. The programme details are mentioned below:
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Vocal: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
Violin: Rosy Jayalakshmi
00:00:00​ - Dhenuka - Teliyaledu Rama - Adi - Tyagaraja

00:04:44​ - Mayamalavagowla - Meru Samana - Adi - Tyagaraja

00:14:45​ - Ragamalika - Sloka - Ragas in Sahana, Purvikalyani, Bilahari, Varali and Yadukulakambhoji
...
Vocal: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer & MS Subbulakshmi
Violin: Rosy Jayalakshmi
00:34:16​ - Yadukulakambhoji - Sri Parthasarathy - Adi - Subbarama Dikshitar

00:43:42​ - Huseni - Emani Vegintune - adi - Tyagaraja

Vocal: MS Subbulakshmi
Violin: Rosy Jayalakshmi
00:47:33​ - Manirangu - Mamava Pattabhirama - Mishrachapu - Muttuswami Dikshitar

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Watch "MD Ramanathan | The Music Academy, Madras - 1967 | Centenary birth anniversary tribute #MDR100" on YouTube

1967

https://youtu.be/FsjMHHmA1cY?si=SJPdkjPBweDmsGve
We offer one of his most iconic concerts today that was performed at The Music Academy, Madras in the year 1967 as part of the bicentennial celebration of Tyagaraja. All the songs sung in the concerts are compositions of Tyagaraja including the line chosen for the Pallavi in Begada.
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The details of the concert are as below

Vocal: MD Ramanathan
Violin: Lalgudi G Jayaraman
Mridangam: Palghat TS Mani Iyer..
.00:00:00​ - Bangala - Giriraja Suta Tanaya - Adi
00:04:10​ - Mayamalavagowla - Vidhulaku Mrokkeda - Adi
00:12:07​ - Mukhari - Entani Ne - Rupakam
00:23:29​ - Nayaki - Nee Bhajana Gana - Adi
00:31:04​ - Shuddha Saveri - Dharini Telusukonti - Adi
00:47:44​ - Todi - Koluvamarakatha - Adi
01:26:38​ - Tani Avartanam
01:35:59​ - Kharaharapriya - Kori Sevimpa - Adi
01:42:23​ - Begada - Ragam
01:57:24​ - Begada - Tanam
02:04:38​ - Begada - Pallavi - Lokavana Chatura, Pahimam - Tishra Triputa
02:14:27​ - Reetigowla - Paripalaya Paripalaya - Rupakam
02:18:42​ - Yadukulakambhoji - Hecharikaga Rara - Khanda Chapu
02:24:07​ - Bhairavi - Upacharamu - Rupakam
02:27:55​ - Sourashtram - Ni Nama Rupamulaku (Mangalam) - Adi

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Watch "Rama Bhakti Samrajyam | A Collection of Rama Songs by Various Composers | Ramanavami Special Upload" on YouTube
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https://youtu.be/Jg18geG3zRc?si=oJ8Rvi1GTJpTJtcf
01) 00:00:00​ - Kharaharapriya -
Rama Neeve (Varnam) - Adi - Tenmadam Narasimhacharlu
T Brinda with Vegavahini Vijayaraghavan, T Kesavulu and Coimbatore Ramaswamy Pillai
Company school, Tanjore, Late 18th C - Early 19th C.

02) 00:04:18​ - Harikambhoji -
Saketa Nagara - Rupakam - Mysore Sadasiva Rao
GN Balasubramaniam with Mayavaram VR Govindaraja pillai and Pazhani Subramania Pillai
Tanjore painting, Uraiyur school, Mid 20th Century.
.03) 00:13:30​ - Pantuvarali -
Ennaganu Rama Bhajana - Rupakam - Bhadrachala Ramadas
MS Subbulakshmi with Radha Viswanathan, VV Subramaniam, TK Murthy and TH Vinayakram
"Hanuman`s Discourse" by Raja Ravi Varma, Circa 1870

04) 00:29:02​ - Vasantha -
Rama Rama - Adi (Tishra Tripura) - Purandara Dasa
ML Vasanthakumar with TM Prabhavathi, Thiruvallur Subramaniam, Tanjavur Krishnamurthy Rao and TS Vilvadri Iyer
"Lord Rama Hunting in the Forest", Work heightened with gold on paper, 19th Century
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05) 00:32:22​ - Bhairavi -
Yaro Ivar Yaro - Adi (2 kalai) - Arunachala Kavi
Madurai Mani Iyer with TS Vembu Iyer, TN Krishnan and Umayalpuram K Sivaraman
The Ramayana, Reign of Akbar, 1597-1605

06) 01:00:19​ - Hindolavasantham -
Santana Ramaswaminam - Adi - Muthuswamy Dikshitar
Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer with Lalgudi G Jayaraman, Vellore Ramabhadran & V Nagarajan
A bronze of Rama, Madurai, 16th C - 17th C.

07) 01:05:56​ - Suddha Bangala -
Rama Bhakthi Samrajam - Adi - Tyagaraja
Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar with Papa KS Venkataramaiah and Palghat TS Mani Iyer
Hanuman worshipping Rama and Sita, Chamba, ca. 1765-1770

08) 01:12:15​ - Ragamalika -
Nadanamakriya, Senchurutti, Yamuna Kalyani - Vame Bhumisuta (Sloka) - Valmiki
ML Vasanthakumar with Thiruvallur Subramaniam
Rampanchayatam (Ram’s assembly), 1878
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09) 01:17:48​ - Bhairavi -
Rama Rama Pranasakhi (Padam) - Adi - Kshetrayya
DK Pattammal with , Thiruparkadal S Veeraraghavan and Palghat TS Mani Iyer
Rama and Lakshmana on Mount Pavarasana, 1690–1710

10) 01:27:41​ - Yamuna Kalyani - Adi Nipai Marulu - Adi - Dharmapuri Subbarayar
Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer with Maharajapuram V Santhanam, Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai and Madurai Krishna Iyengar
Mysore Painting, Early 20th C

11) 01:30:13​ - Ragamalika - Saveri, Nattaikurinji, Dhanyasi, Mohanam, Mukhari, Purvikalyani & Madhyamavathi - Bhavayami Raghuramam - Rupakam - Swati Tirunal
Semmangudi R Srinivasa Iyer with Mysore T Chowdiah and Vellore G Ramabhadran
Rama Sita and Lakshmana watched over by Ravana, Chorebagan, Calcutta, 1890-1910 .
12) 01:45:06​ -
Bhajore Bhaiyya (Bhajan) - Sant Kabir
MS Subbulakshmi with Vijaya Rajendran, RK Venkatarama Sastri, V Nagarajan, Umayalpuram Kodandarama Iyer
Ramachandra with Lakshmana, opaque watercolour on paper, Eastern Deccan, possibly Machilipatnam, ca. 1780.
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13) 01:52:15​ - Ragamalika - Villai Murithidum (Kavadi Chindu) - Misra Chapu - Subarama Iyer
Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar with TN Krishnan , Umayalpuram K Sivaraman and Pudukottai Mahadevan
Painted stucco model of Rama, Raichur District Karnataka, 20th century

14) 01:54:52​ - Manirangu -
Mamava Pattabhirama - Adi - Muthuswamy Dikshitar
MS Subbulakshmi & DK Pattammal with Thiruvalangadu N Sundaresa Iyer, Ramnad Raghavan & Alangudi Ramachandran
Ivory Plaque, 17th–18th century

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A SPECIAL CONCERT.
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VaaK upload.
"Palghat TS Mani Iyer
Sangita Kalanidhi Concert
with
DK Pattammal & DK Jayaraman |
Music Academy 1966"
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Vaak pays tribute to the legendary mridangist Palghat TS Mani Iyer on his 112th Birth Anniversary. Mani Iyer presided over the 40th Music Academy annual conference and was conferred the title Sangeetha Kalanidhi in the year 1966. For his Sangeetha Kalanidhi concert, he was accompanied by DK Pattammal during the Madras Music Academy’s December season. Here we present this iconic concert held at the TT Krishnamachari Auditorium on 27th December, 1966. The programme details are mentioned below:

Mridangam: Palghat TS Mani Iyer
Vocal: DK Pattammal
Vocal Support: DK Jayaraman
Violin: Thiruparkadal S Veeraraghavan
Morsing: Mannargudi Natesa Pillai

00:00:00​ - Hamsadhwani - Pagavari (Varnam) - Adi - Patnam Subramania Iyer
00:04:07​ - Mayamalavagowla - Vidulaku Mrokkeda - Adi - Tyagaraja
00:13:06​ - Khamas - Sujana Jeevana - Rupakam - Tyagaraja
00:18:13​ - Kalyani - Birana Varalichi - Rupakam - Shyama Sastri
00:38:55​ - Bilahari - Toli Janma - Khanda Chapu - Tyagaraja
00:47:56​ - Manirangu - Mamava Pattabhirama - Misra Chapu - Muthuswamy Dikshitar
01:01:45​ - Tani Avartanam
01:07:40​ - Bhairavi - Raksha Bettare - Adi - Tyagaraja
01:25:51​ - Suddha Saveri - Kalaharana - Rupakam - Tyagaraja
01:29:53​ - Tani Avartanam
01:36:51​ - Varali - Eti Janma - Misra Chapu - Tyagaraja
01:45:12​ - Jaganmohini - Ragam
01:56:58​ - Jaganmohini - Thanam
02:00:04​ - Jaganmohini - Pallavi - Nenje Ninai Anbe Tudi Neri Ni Guruparan Mel, Anjadiru Nam Pavangal Panjai Parandiaum Agaiyal - Adi (Thisra Nadai, 2 Kalai)
02:27:58​ - Ragamalika - Kambhoji, Varali, Mohanam, Dhanyasi - Sloka
02:38:29​ - Dhanyasi - Niramaaya (Thirupugazh) - Adi (Khanda Nadai) - Arunagirinathar

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Watch "Experience the brilliance of Tyagaraja's Pancharatna Kritis: Offering by 5 Legendary Artists" on YouTube
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https://youtu.be/Y-N5eI4gHwo?si=zEWa04474PX3VAN5
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Vaak celebrates the timeless legacy of Tyagaraja on his 178th Aradhana day with a heartfelt tribute to his unparalleled genius. Through this compilation we bring to you the divine symphony of the Pancharatna Kritis—five crowning jewels of Carnatic music that shimmer with spiritual profundity and artistic brilliance. Tyagaraja possessed an unparalleled ability to blend complexity with accessibility, crafting compositions that are both intellectually stimulating and emotionally stirring. The Pancharatna Kritis stand as a testament to his genius, weaving intricate rhythmic patterns, rich melodic frameworks, and profound lyrical content into a seamless tapestry of sound.

Each kriti, a masterpiece in its own right, radiates a unique mood and melodic texture, unveiling the boundless depths of Tyagaraja's devotion and creativity. These timeless compositions have been rendered with breathtaking precision and soul-stirring virtuosity by five legendary artists, each weaving their own magic into the intricate tapestry of these immortal gems.

1) Nattai - Jagadananda Karaka - Adi - Tyagaraja [00:00​]
Rendered by ML Vasanthakumari, 1967
(with TM Prabhavati, Tiruvallore Subramaniam, Tanjore S Krishnamurthy Rao & KM Vaidyanathan)

2) Gowla - Dudukugala Nanne Dora - Adi - Tyagaraja [07:24​]
Rendered by MS Subbulakshmi, 1972
(with Radha Viswanathan, VV Subramaniam, TK Murthy & TH Vinayakram)

3) Arabhi - Sadhinchane O Manasa - Adi - Tyagaraja [16:14​]
Rendered by GN Balasubramaniam, 1962
(with TN Krishnan & Palghat Raghu)

4) Varali - Kanakana Ruchira - Adi - Tyagaraja [22:39​]
Rendered by Semmangudi R Srinivasa Iyer, 1960
(with TN Krishnan, Ramanathapuram C S Murugabhoopathi & Umayalpuram Vishwanatha Iyer)

5) Sri - Endaro Mahanubhavulu - Adi - Tyagaraja [29:18​]
Rendered by ariyakkudi Ramanjja iengar
(with TN Krishnan & Palghat TS Mani Iyer)

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Re: Vaak -vintage concerts series

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We are thrilled to bring you a rare and precious recording from our archives—an unforgettable concert by the legendary MS Subbulakshmi! This historic concert was performed in Delhi for All India Radio’s National Programme of Music, for an invited live audience.
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MS Subbulakshmi, a towering figure in Carnatic music, mesmerized audiences with her soulful renditions, impeccable bhava (emotion), and divine voice that continues to inspire generations. This recording captures the depth and beauty of her artistry in its purest form.
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00:00:00​ - Opening Announcement
00:00:38​ - Hamsadhwani - Vandeham - Khandachapu - Annamacharya
00:07:38​ - Kaikavashi - Vachamagocharame - Deshadi - Tyagaraja
00:11:50​ - Poorvikalyani - Ragam (Sung by Radha Vishwanathan)
00:18:00​ - Poorvikalyani - Anandanatamaduvar - Rupakam - Nilakanta Sivan
00:25:38​ - Vasantha - Hariharaputram - Khanda Ekam - Muttuswami Dikshitar
00:33:40​ - Thodi - Dasharathi - Adi - Tyagaraja
01:01:30​ - Tani Avartanam
01:08:11​ - Kurinji - Aliveni (Padam
Mishrachapu - Swati Tirunal
01:12:55​ - Shuddhadhanyasi - Narayana Ninna - Khandachapu - Purandaradasa
01:18:00​ - Revati - Nanati Baduku - Adi - Annamacharya
01:22:49​ - Concluding Announcement
.Watch "MS Subbulakshmi | AIR National Programme, 21.07.1979 (Relay from Delhi)" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/nW72T-y1M3M?si=Kyf6WEClKDW-Ze9O

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