Two Bharata Ratnas : Lata and MSS

[RSR]

"Incidentally, I find the music lovely too. It’s by the Sitar maestro Pt Ravi Shankar who, for good measure, also created the Raga Tilak Shyam the song is set to. Lata Mangeshkar comes up with a masterly interpretation of this difficult composition. And of course it’s picturised on the ethereally beautiful Leela Naidu .

https://youtu.be/b55RygjuITY?si=HMK-iUcXHLxHVkDe
Lyrics by Shailendra

Lata Mangeshkar,
Jaane Kaise Sapnon
(Anuradha, 1960):
Lyrics given in comments section and google translate in English

[RSR]

This is a famous song from ANDAZ (1949..Lata was 19 then ).
by Lata Mangeshkar.
The music director was NAUSHAD.
Said to be in Raag KEDAR (HM).
(Nargiz, Dilip kumar, Raj Kapoor).
..
Andaz -
Uthaye Ja Unke Sitam"
English translation of the song provided in the video itself as captio.


https://youtu.be/2qgz4IEG9_Y?si=rwgEsYVCyApkA-Fn

[RSR]

LATA MANGESHKAR

Born on September 28, 1929, in Solapur, Maharashtra, in a Marathi family, to melodious parents, father Deenanath Mangeshkar and mother Shudhamati, Lata was the eldest of five — sisters Meena Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar, and brother Hridayanath Mangeshkar.
..

Here two great songs tuned by Madan Mohan , are being shared.
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"Lag Ja Gale
लग जा गले |
Woh Kaun Thi |
..1965
Lata Mangeshkar |
Music by MadanMohan
Raag pahaadi?
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https://youtu.be/br6C4U3Dyfo?si=n3mIJxel5eHRwxEq

....
The second song was meant for 'Railway platform'
(1955)
but was not used in the film.
chand madham hai
aasman chup hai
.. LATA MANGESHKAR ..

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https://youtu.be/abcnIgwy5Tg?si=sbQYtzKP7B1N6r72

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Singer Anuradha Paudwal, who was rumoured to be one of those who accused Lata Mangeshkar and her younger sister Asha Bhonsle of monopoly, told Pinkvilla, “I don’t believe it was about monopoly. Let me put it this way. One person has reached Mount Everest. For those who can’t even climb a hill, it’s easy to say unhonon hamein chadne nahi diya (they didn’t let us climb). Lataji set such a high standard. Ishwar ne unhein nawaza tha (God had blessed her). The way Lataji delivered was brilliant. Several music directors could realise the dreams they had envisioned for themselves

[RSR]

M S Subbulakshmi — trailblazing concerts from 1930s to 2000 and the galaxy of great artists who shared the stage
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https://medium.com/kavyavriksha/m-s-sub ... d33048cb56

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Especially meant for shankarank

[RSR]

https://www.sangeethapriya.org/list_alb ... bbulakshmi
130 concerts found for main artist1 MS Subbulakshmi - Sangeethapriya - www.sangeethapriya.org

https://www.sangeethapriya.org/list_alb ... bbulakshmi

[RSR]

THIS IS A RARE FIND. Smt.MS visited England ..possibly for the Edinburgh music festival..and this may have been one of her concerts in that tour.
She was 47 then.


M S Subbulakshmi -
India House, London, England,
1963

https://youtu.be/7LpiGFKn2E0?si=6E91-iHWhp7Yj_lk

Shriram Vasudevan
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<quote>
I am delighted to post this very rare concert of Srimathi M. S. Subbulakshmi held in London, England, at the India House sometime in September or October of 1963. The clarity of this concert is excellent and the songs have been rendered extraordinarily well.

I originally thought this concert to be Smt. MSS’s Cairo concert hence the incorrect labeling in the thumbnail.

Details:

M. S. Subbulakshmi - Vocal
R. S. Gopalakrishnan - Violin
T. K. Murthy - Mridangam
Alangudi Ramachandran - Ghatam
Bombay Kannan - Tambura

Huge thanks to my Dear Balu Mama for this concert!

Please comment your thoughts on the music in the comment section down below!

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Song List:

1. Rama Nannu Brovara - Hari Kambhoji - Rupaka Talam - Thyagaraja [0:00]

2A. Purvi Kalyani Alaapana [9:02]
2B. Meenakshi Memudam Dehi - Purvi Kalyani - Adi Talam - Muthuswamy Dikshitar [14:24]

3. Bhogindra Sayinam - Kuntavarali - Jhampa Talam - Swathi Thirunal [27:11]

4A. Saveri Alaapana [31:47]
4B. Sri Kamakoti - Saveri - Adi Talam - Mysore Sadashiva Rao [36:24]

5A. Varali Alaapana [48:14]
5B. Ka Va Va - Varali - Adi Talam - Papanasam Sivan [48:32]

6A. Shankarabharanam Alaapana [55:17]
6B. Shankaracharyam - Shankarabharanam - Adi Talam - Subbarama Dikshitar [1:06:29]
6C. Thani Avartanam - Sri TK Murthy & Sri Alangudi Ramachandran [1:20:36]

7. Nagumomu Ganaleni - Abheri - Adi Talam - Thyagaraja [1:28:52]

8A. Slokam - Bowli [1:36:51]
8B. Shambho Mahadeva - Bowli - Rupaka Talam - Nilakanta Sivan [1:38:09]

9. Ragam Tanam Pallavi - Shamukhapriya
Ragam [1:42:15]
Tanam [1:52:26]
Pallavi - "Sharavana Bhava Guhane" [1:55:52]

10. Morey Tho Giridhara Gopala (Meera Bhajan) [2:01:16]

11. Naam Japan Kyon Chod Diya - Khalas [2:04:48]

12. Yaad Aave (Meera Bhajan) - Sindhu Bhairavi - Adi Talam - Naresh Bhattacharya (?) [2:08:19]

13. Vadavaraiyai - Ragamalika - Adi Talam - Ilango Adigal [2:12:28]
(music composed by S.V.Venkataraman.....) (note by rsr)

14. Mangalam (Shlokam) - "Sri Ramacandra Srita Parijatah" [2:18:20]

[RSR]

"Allah Tero Naam, Ishwar Tero Naam Lata Mangeshkar
Hum Dono 1961"
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https://youtu.be/f-ERhzkxgEs?si=xtT0pV19vrPUl0hf

Music by Jaidev. ,disciple of ALI AKBAR KHAN..(SAROD)

[RSR]

Remembering Smt.M.S.Subbulakshmi, who passed away on 11-12-2004.
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A vintage classic 78 rpm record issued sometime in 1943.
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கண்ணெடுத்தாகிலும் காணீரோ என்
https://sites.google.com/site/homage2ms ... authuser=0

[sam]

"श्रीराम चन्द्र कृपालु भजमन॥
Lata Mangeshkar
जी कि मधुर आवाज में॥"

https://youtu.be/I-GuhPNAFW8?si=MKjF9VKCXKnX5x7f

[sam]

"Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye Je |
Lata Mangeshkar Live."
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https://youtu.be/RJ_8-O8EvZg?si=C3RnezsZcX0OW6qf

[arasi]

Can't thank you enough for this, Sam.
Not because it is from old times, but how true it sounds today and will, in the future.
Where the lyrics are universal and timeless--to inspire and educate the young and the old at any time and in any clime. I grew up in those times and it's just by the way.

How the truth of it still shines! How inspiring, and that too voiced by one of the two nightingales of our times!

Even for someone who is journeying the last lap of her life, it is inspiring, to say the least. We discuss
ad infinitum the appropriateness of this and that and yet, simple truths like this shine for ever for anyone to listen to and perhaps even tone down our modern day 'take everything for granted' attitude.

The simple but supportive orchestra section is another sweet aspect of it.
Thanks again, from many of us at that, I bet...

[sam]

arasi madam wrote

even tone down our modern day 'take everything for granted' attitude

.
Very true and valuable. We should not lose the ethical values of our land.
.
Though it is not by either MS or Lata.
here is Bismilla Khan giving us Raghupathi Raaghava dhun in Shenoi.
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"Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram | Ustad Bismillah Khan Shehnai Magic | Indian Classical Instrumental Music" .
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https://youtu.be/lJmd3F65_RU?si=AdibLuhdzeCou_-O
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"Amjad Ali Khan (Sarod) and Bismillah Khan Duet 1/ 4"
REAL VIDEO
Amjad Ali Khan and Bismillah Khan Duet 1/ 4"
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https://youtu.be/JHiyI_2a7AI?si=3VOwtwqVKn6zZN7o
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Amjad ali Khan was an ardent admirer of Smt.MS.
An excerpt .
We had also honoured her with our annual Haafiz Ali Khan Award 1988 which we organized at Rani Sethai hall in Chennai on 28th Dec.1989.
The other award winner was
Ustad Bismillah Khan Saheb and the ceremony was followed by a performance by Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
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I pray that her soul rests in peace.


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[sam]

Lata and Salamat ali Khan
Rare recording.

"Raga Malika ~
Vid. Lata Mangeshkar &
Ustad Salamat Al|
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https://youtu.be/MyGBDLcNSUI?si=pBqmY_o0O75HeKQw
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[sam]

"Sri Ramachandra Kripalu Bhajama
_MS Subbulakshmi
_Tulsi Das"
Real video from DD
.
Sindhubairavi?

https://youtu.be/cR9f7nJ3edM?si=CbSlG3_9jDq9hMek

[sam]

"M S Subbulakshmi-
Dolayam"
Kamaaj
annamayya keertan
.
https://youtu.be/Iy2TeRZu2NY?si=zs_aLztulfj_qnB4

[sam]

Watch "Vanathin Meethu | M.S. Subbulakshmi | Ramalinga Swamigal | Soul Soothing Music | Carnatic Song" on YouTube

https://youtu.be/5J1QfFqh3JI?si=8z2NtL-k-hxIeG6W

[sam]

"MS Amma and her music -
A Tribute by

R K Shriramkumar & team"
.

https://youtu.be/NdY4Wj3Fs4Y?si=oFU6sbhsumrfbzNQ
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[sam]

Kalyani Raga Alapana
by
MS Subbulakshmi"

1958

https://youtu.be/v3Nfs4BB398?si=PDmdu65wFZ0bw6rb

[sam]

[sam]

A real treat . Lata sIngs to Padmini's dance. 1953. Lata was 23 and Padmini was 21. The music was by Chitragupth.
Tabla was by ALLA RAKKA...Siva bhakth film..Classical dance and music.

https://youtu.be/xbWvkXAi9MY?si=VGZhHOltxdetmkXC
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[ganesh_mourthy]

One of the longest and still continuing thread.

It was RSR who was contributing in the beginning and Sam does exactly that now!!??

I would love to listen how Lata was singing in her 40s. . Those early teen voice. I know it is hard to find .

There is one murugan paattu of MS though

GM

[sam]

Lata 's voice before 1947 was too childlike as that of m.s.rajeswari. nor were the music directors good.
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Vidwan Kalidss has uploaded a compilation of rarely heard very early 78 rpm records of m.s.subbulakshmi.
These were all in the period 1933 onwards. A revelation.
Here is the list with the vidwan's introduczory remarks.
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MSS, as a phenomenon in Carnatic Music is well known. What is not so well known is that she cut her first record when she was 10 years old and continued to do so till her teens. Of course, during her illustrious career, she recorded many including film songs, krtis of various composers, bhajans etc. She had also supported her mother Shanmukhavadivu on the veena from the age of 11.
In this collection, a few of her earliest records are that are cute & charming.. There is open throated, 'no holds barred' singing with childish lisp and all!

https://youtu.be/MVwBuPSOoK0?si=-A9DjRFATeA0xEqF

00:00:00 Ninnuvina Gati - Balahamsa - Adi
00:02:36 Emanthune Muddu Balamani - Mukhari - Adi
00:05:13 Nee Sari Samana - Kalyani - Adi
00:09:22 Paralokabhaya - Mandhari - Adi
00:12:05 Evarimata - Kambodhi - Adi
00:17:58
Manasa Etulo - Malayamarutham - Tisra Ekam
00:21:02 Vidajalatura - Janaranjani - Adi
00:23:42 Vadhera - Pantuvarali - Adi
00:26:28 Elavataramu - Mukhari - Adi
00:29:19 Maa Dayai - Vasantha - Adi
00:34:05 Maanamuleda - Hamirkalyani - Adi
00:37:05 Saraguna Palimpa - Kedaragowla - Adi

[sam]

M.S.Subbulakshmi
Singing with veeNa
Upload by
Sachi Sachithananda


Bhajare re Chitta-

Kalyani-

Muthuswami Dikshitar

https://youtu.be/zBMgs9lbktY?si=fFzcJRirBkRQoGPl

[sam]

I think this is very rarely heard..
.Watch "M S Subbalakshmi Renders Shuddha Brahma Paraatpara Raam" on YouTube

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https://youtu.be/8QS08KA8Fmg?si=NzIj3RHW86cYir-6.
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Upload and introduction by
APKoil N Sapthagireesan

Story behind this video-- In view of the historical event of 'Praana Pratishtha' of Shri Ramachandra in Ayodhya temple on 22nd January 2024, I am happy to upload from my music archives, 'Bharat Ratna' Smt M S Subbalakshmi's Rendering of " Shuddha Brahma Paraatpara Raam" sung in Raagamaalika. It is indeed a rare gem

[sam]

M.S.Subbulakshmi-
Vidajalathura - Janaranjani
Upload by Balagirish

Showcased here is a young MS presenting the famous thyagaraja krithi in raga Jana ranjani from an old 78 rpm recording from the year 1928

https://youtu.be/jl4cN0e59xg?si=Ls5K2abrfQ2didvf

[sam]

"GARJAT BARSAT BHEEJAT AAYILO-
LATA - -
ROSHAN ..music directiin

(MALHAR
1951)"
Gaud Malhar

https://youtu.be/ifxFvPckflk?si=ngtrl49U2xARPKZ8

[sam]

cienu sir posted in musicians section today.

Some songs which have never been heard before have been released by a music collector Sunny Mathew. These songs appear to have been recorded at the same time as "Maragata Vadivoo" and the age of MS is around 10 years

There are about 16 records.
Links to youtube have been given by him.
...

[sam]

Watch "MS Subbulakshmi’s Sangita Kalanidhi speech and felicitations-

1968" .

Audio and snaps.

https://youtu.be/McrNokk6zDc?si=ZDLuwkaqWRHje3m8
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Presented by sriramv
On behalf of The Music Acsdemy

[sam]

Watch "MS Subbulakshmi singing Rangapuravihara from 1956, New Delhi" on YouTube
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https://youtube.com/shorts/Eg4ENgjP6uE? ... 5d8Q03Fsr6

Exceptionally rare real life real video.
1956

[sam]

Indian Carnatic Music- Concert Recording

"MS Subbulakshmi-
Thunga ThIra Virajam-
Salagabhairavi-
Adi-
Kamalesha Vittaladhasa"

https://youtu.be/BfMjN_wnIoI?si=0pmWfr8ko6WEkTfn

Lyrics:
pallavi

tungA tIravirAjam bhajamana rAghavEndra yatirAjam
(tungA)

caraNam 1

mangaLakara mantrAlaya vAsam shrngArAnana vilasita hAsam
(tungA)

caraNam 2

kara dhrta daNDa kamaNDalu mAlam suruciracElam dhrtamaNi mAlam
(tungA)

caraNam 3

nirupama sundara kAya sushIlam
vara kamalEshArayita nija sakalam
(tungA)
....
A rare song.
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[sam]

An immortal and inspiring manthra geetham of awakened nation.
.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
Set to tune by Dilip Kumar Roy.
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1940.
Vandhe Maatharam
Duet by Smt.MS and D.K.Roy
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https://youtu.be/KtjVM3yJWIk?si=vzcKljYDassuwANa
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[sam]

Some classics from Lata.
Vintage film songs set in classical raagas.
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https://youtu.be/6IR8vKESvXY?si=46qiiqIaThYFwPn1

Song - Nainon Mein Badra
Artist - Lata Mangeshkar
Composer - Madan Mohan
Album - Mera Saaya
Year - 1966
This song is based on Raga Bhimpalashri
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......
https://youtu.be/xhnxyhfEdGk?si=YzEQwot5tORiE62l

Song - Tu Jahan Jahan Chalega
Artist - Lata Mangeshkar
Composer - Madan Mohan
Album - Mera Saaya
Year - 1966
This song is based on Raga Nand.
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[sam]

On Raga Nand - Rajan Parrikar Music Archive

https://www.parrikar.org/hindustani/nand/
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The perceptive listener will note subtle echoes of Ragas Hameer, Kalyan, and Bihag, each contributing fleeting shades while remaining subordinate to Nand’s unique identity.
.

We set the ball rolling with the familiar exemplar from MERA SAAYAA (1966). Madan Mohan‘s composition, tu jahan jahan chalega, is rendered flawlessly by Lata Mangeshkar.

[sam]

What a wonderful concert! 1966
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Wonderful work by Vaak team).
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Vaak is ecstatic to present a scintillating concert by MS Subbulakshmi performed in Krishna Gana Sabha in 1966 a few weeks before she flew to the USA for her North America Tour

. This concert is replete with masterpieces by Tyagaraja

and speeches by dignitaries including Musiri Subramania Iyer. The complete details are below .
Vocal: MS Subbulakshmi
Vocal Support: Radha Vishwanathan
Violin: VV Subramaniam
Mridangam: TK Murthy
Ghatam: TH Vinayakaram..

00:00:00​ - Sriranjini - Sogasuga - Rupakam - Tyagaraja
00:11:09​ - Pantuvarali - Naradamuni Vedalina - Adi (Tishra Nadai) - Tyagaraja
00:23:50​ - Vasantha - Seethamma Mayamma - Rupakam - Tyagaraja
00:33:46​ - Bhairavi - E Nati Nomu - Adi - Tyagaraja
01:07:50​ - Shuddha Hindolam - Manasuloni - Deshadi - Tyagaraja
01:12:25​ - Kambhoji - Evari Mata - Adi - Tyagaraja ..
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01:56:46​ - Nilambari - Ennaga Manasu - Adi - Tyagaraja
02:02:51​ - Shanmukhapriya - Ragam
02:20:11​ - Shanmukhapriya - Tanam
02:24:38​ - Shanmukhapriya - Pallavi - Saravanabhava Guhane Sanmukhane - Adi
02:32:15​ - Shuddha Saveri - Sirai Arum - Tishra Triputa - Sambandar
02:37:20​ - Bageshri - Govinda Miha (Tarangam) - Khanda Chapu - Narayana Teerthar
02:41:25​ - Mukhari - Vadasiyadi (Ashtapadi) - Khanda Chapu - Jayadeva
02:46:02​ - Yadukulakambhoji - [color=#FFBF40]Hecharikaga Rara[/color] - Khanda Chapu - Tyagaraja.
02:50:22​ - Nadanamakriya - Petra Taai Tanai (Viruttam) - Ramalinga Vallalar
02:52:54​ - Nadanamakriya - Arar Asai Padar - Muttu Tandavar
02:56:44​ - Speech by (Unidentified)
02:59:36​ - Speech by Musiri Subramania Iyer
03:01:04​ - Senchurutti - Manju Nihar (Kavadi Chindu) - Mishra Chapu - Annamalai Reddiyar
03:04:51​ - Ragamalika - Hamsanandi, Khamas, Hindolam, Shanmukhapriya, Paras, Kapi - Vadavarayai Mattaki - Ilango Adigal
03:10:44​ - Sourashtram - Nee Nama Rupamulaku (Mangalam) - Tyagaraja
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.....
15 years later in the same venue.
1979.
A great concert
Nearly 4 hours.
So many classics.
.
Perhaps, she reserved the best to this venue

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Vaak presents this marathon of a concert as a tribute to MS Subbulakshmi (16 Sep 1916 - 11 Dec 2004) on her 19th Remembrance day. This concert was conducted in the premises of Krishna Gana Sabha, Madras, 1979. The concert details are mentioned below:

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

00:00:00​ - Dakshinamurthy Slokam
00:02:42​ - Bhairavi - Viriboni (Varnam) - Khanda Ata - Pachimiriam Adiyappa
00:12:13​ - Ghanaragamalika - Narayana Te Namo Namo - Adi - Purandaradasa
00:19:57​ - Pantuvarali - Shambho Mahadeva - Rupakam - Tyagaraja
00:36:10​ - Mayamalavagowla - Slokam (Anandalahari) - Mukhe Te Tambulam - Adi Sankara
00:38:42​ - Mayamalavagowla - Ksheerasagara - Chaturashra Jhampa - Mysore Maharaja
00:49:24​ - Mohanam - Nannupalimpa - Adi (2 kalai) - Tyagaraja
01:11:15​ - Devagandhari - Enneramum Undan - Adi - Gopalakrishna Bharati
01:15:10​ - Jaganmohini - Shobillu Saptaswara - Rupakam - Tyagaraja
01:20:10​ - Todi - Kamalambike - Rupakam (2 Kalai) - Muttuswami Dikshitar

01:54:51​ - Tani Avartanam - Rupakam (2 kalai)
02:10:21​ - Ahiri - Mayamma - Adi - Shyama Sasthri
02:17:42​ - Kapi - Jo Achyutananda - Khanda Chapu - Annamacharya

02:24:17​ - Shankarabharanam - Ragam
02:42:20​ - Shankarabharanam - Tanam
02:47:38​ - Shankarabharanam - Pallavi - Ananda Paramananda Mukunda, Hare Sri Krishna Govinda - Adi (4 Kalai)

02:59:35​ - Amrithavarshini - Anandamritakarshini - Adi - Muttuswami Dikshitar
03:02:07​ - Dwijavanti - Akhilandeshwari - Adi - Muttuswami Dikshitar
03:08:38​ - Pyare Darsana Deejo (Bhajan) - Meera
03:11:57​ - Madhuvanti - Madhuban Tum Kyon (Bhajan) - Surdas
03:16:21​ - Bare Panduranga (Abhang) - Sant Tukaram
03:20:16​ - Folk Tune - Manju Nihar (Kavadi Chindu) - Annamalai Reddiar
03:25:03​ - Nadanamakriya - Surya Spardhi Kireetam - Excerpt from Narayaneeyam
03:26:22​ - Nadanamakriya - Dasana Madiko - Adi - Purandaradasa
03:29:58​ - Yaman Kalyani - Bhavayami Gopalabalam - Khandachapu - Annamacharya
03:34:43​ - Kandu Kandu - Adi - Poonthanam
03:38:33​ - Ragamalika - Sivaranjini, Kapi and Sindhubhairavi - Kurai Onrum Illai - Adi - Rajaji
03:42:09​ - Maitreem Bhajatha
03:44:08​ - Sourashtram - Ni Nama Rupamulaku (Mangalam) - Tyagaraja

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[sam]

Incomparable MSS
.
"MS Subbulakshmi
| May the Lord Forgive Our Sins |
United Nations 1966 " .

.https://youtu.be/MGw74ojmfkk?si=8-xmjK7flGCe4I9u
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.It's a notable moment in her illustrious career, and it underscores her versatility as a musician. Singing an English song with piano accompaniment at the UN Assembly in 1966, composed by C. Rajagopalachari and set to music by Handel Manuel, showcased her ability to transcend musical boundaries and reach a global audience.

LYRICS:
May the Lord forgive our sins
And gather all the nations
Here under this Uniting Roof.

To give up hate and fear
And learn to understand
Here under this Uniting Roof.

They took the risks of war and dying,
wished us take the better risks of peace
Here under this Uniting Roof..
.
The God in everyman
is an atom too
of measureless potential.

Let us learn to find it
And explode it into lasting peace
Here under this Uniting Roof.

May the Lord forgive our sins
Inspiring us to peace on Earth
Here under this Uniting Roof.



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[sam]

A very special concert.
1958 ( she was 42 then. Voice qualty).
It was one of the rare solo performaces.
Her daughter Radha viswanathan could not accompany her.
It is full of devitiinal bajans, as it was meant for general Delhi audience assembled to celebrate Indian Independence.
A rare upload by Naadabrungha.
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https://youtu.be/QYDIlksKhZ8?si=EsaYE-68o8iOSgVf
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Nādabhṛṅga brings you a special recording of Sangita Kalanidhi Vidushi Smt. M S Subbulakshmi from the archives, in connection with India's 75th Independence Day Celebrations. This concert was performed at New Delhi sometime in 1958. We are extremely grateful to Sri V Shrinivasan for giving us this concert from his personal archives. This concert is made especially special as Smt. M S ends the concert with the National Anthem rather than the traditional mangalam. This concert has been digitally re-mastered to give you a pristine listening experience.

M S Subbulakshmi
R K Venkatarama Shastri - Violin
V Nagarajan - Mridangam
Umayalpuram Kodhandarama Iyer - Ghatam

1. vaiṣṇava janato (bhajan) - narsiṅh mehtā [00:00​]
2. vātāpi gaṇapatiṃ bhaje'ham - haṃsadhvanī - ādi - muddusvāmi dīkṣita [03:17​]
3. sabhāpatikku vēṟu deivam - ābhōgi - rūpakam - gōpālakṛṣṇa bhārati [12:29​]
4. nidhicāla sukhamā - kalyāṇī - miśra cāpu - tyāgarāja [24:50​]
5. kahāñ ke patheg (bhajan) - tulsīdās [45:55​]
6. prabhujī tum bin kaun sahāi (bhajan) - sūrdās [51:58​]
7. moreto giridhar gopāl (bhajan) - mīrābāi [57:09​]
8. bhaja re gopālaṃ mānasa - hindōḷa - ādi - sadāśiva brahmēndra [01:02:24​]
9. sarōjadaḷanētri himagiriputrī - śaṅkarābharaṇa - ādi - śyāma śāstri [01:11:00​]
(tani āvartana missing from original tape)
10. karacaraṇakṛtam (śloka - selection from "śivamānasapūjā stotram") - baulī - ādi śaṅkarācārya [01:42:18​]
11. śaṃbhō mahādēva - baulī - rūpakam - nīlakaṇṭha śivan [01:44:18​]
12. nām japan kyoñ choḍ diyā (bhajan) - sant khālas [01:50:31​]
13. pag ghuṅghurū bāndh (bhajan) - mīrābāi [01:54:22​]
14. yād āve (bhajan) - rēhānā taiyabjī [01:58:36​]
15. bhāvayāmi raghurāmam - rāgamālikā - rūpakam - mahārāja svāti tiruṇāḷ [02:03:56​]
16. bhajo re bhaiyā (bhajan) - kabīrdās [02:20:58​]
17. muḍi onṟi (selection from "ennādan") - rāgamālikā - ādi - periyāḻvār [02:27:44​]
18. hari tum haro (bhajan) - mīrābāi [02:33:06​]
19. jana gaṇa mana adhināyaka jaya (National Anthem of India) - rabindranāth ṭhākur [02:36:21​]

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Symposium on
M.S. Subbulakshmi

led by
Sri. VKV

https://youtube.com/watch?v=SOnvTKuYwA4 ... ure=shared

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Watch "Haafiz Ali Khan Award presentation to M S Subbulakshmi by Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer" on YouTube
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https://youtu.be/b4Hy7Vd8-xk?si=IMdt8UF7_brxC1OK
We are blessed to hear MSS speech here

Watch "Haafiz Ali khan award to Ms Subbulakshmi presented by Semmangudi srinivasa iyer #mssubbulakshmi" on YouTube

https://youtu.be/Ngi4dO9_jTA?si=y0cbRgbDfkVjp3vE.

https://indianhistorycollective.com/amj ... cal-music/

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Amjad Ali Khan on M.S. Subbulakshmi: “A Glorious Chapter for Indian Classical Music”
STORY
Amjad Ali Khan writes about the life, music and legacy of M.S. Subbulakshmi – or “MS Amma” or, simply, “MS” – and recounts some of his interactions with her. Through his reminiscences, he also remarks on the futility of referring to music as “Carnatic and Hindustani” and recreates the India of artists of another generation.



This chapter on M.S. Subbulakshmi from Amjad Ali Khan’s book Master on Masters is a rare instance of one great exponent of Indian classical music introducing another. This is valuable to readers for two primary reasons. One, who better than Khan for placing the life of a musical legend like Subbulakshmi in the context of the larger legacy of Indian classical music. Secondly, the personal vignettes Khan narrates – instances of his and his family’s interaction with Subbulakshmi, and her family, weaved in with an introduction to her life and music – lends to the reader the feeling of being an insider in the world of classical music.

We say only ‘classical music’ because Khan is av.....read a great tribute at the link given

..It is our duty to not create a void and distance between the south and the north.
Instead, we should address it as Indian classical music of the south and Indian classical music of the north.”

He communicates, through this short profile, the sense that there are far more conversations and exchanges between the worlds of classical music from the north and south that those who see ‘Carnatic’ and ‘Hindustani’ music in silos would imagine.

MS (as Subbulakshmi is often affectionately referred to as), for instance, trained under Pandit Narayan Rao Vyas, from the north Indian music world.

She had “great regard and reverence” for north Indian vocalists like Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Amir Khan, Bhimsen Joshi and Pandit Jasraj


. Khan himself refers to his “long discussions” with “great musicians of the south”:

M.S. Subbulakshmi,
Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer,
Balachandra,
Maharajapuram Santhanam,
Emani Sankara Sastry,
Doraiswamy Iyengar,
Lalgudi Jayaraman,
MS Gopalakrishnan and
TR Mahalingam...

Language too, is a wall that the universe of great Indian musicians is capable of transcending with ease.
“Subbulakshmi sang in different languages with utmost ease and perfect diction, consulting the right people to ensure correct pronunciation,” Khan writes

. She learnt Hindi bhajans from Dilip Kumar Roy,
Nanak’s bhajans from traditional Shabad singers
and thumri and dadra from Siddheshwari Devi.
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Visiting Pope Paul VI at the Vatican in 1966. At extreme right is Father Jerome D'souza of Loyola College, Chennai who had also taught MS and Sadasivam's nephew Ramachandran !

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2lw1c ... Qdbc=w1280

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"Ms subbulakshmi -
Rara maa inti daka
- Asaveri -
Tyagaraja"
https://youtu.be/N8omou7MdmU?si=cpMpgdFOx7BPN6y.

..Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: Thyagaraja Kriti - Raaraa Maayintidaaka - Raga Asaaveri - Prahlaada Bhakti Vijayam
.https://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.c ... daaka.html

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Prahlada bhakthi vijayam

RARA MAYINTIDAKA" (Asavéri)


Oh Raghuvira!
Tyáagarája's Blessedness!
Pray; come tomy house;
I bow to you:
Bless me:
I cannot bear the separation any longer.
Till now, with unfulfilled desire,
I have been in long and vexatious search for you;
Pray, do come today at least, in all your glory;
My. purpose in seeking you is to implore you
every morning to teach me,
to have the privilege of
the Darsan of your enchanting face,
to stand by your side and worship you every day,
and thus be blessed:
Believing that you alone are my refuge, 1 have
allowed myself to be in your grip:
Why do you forget this
and why do you not come to me promptly ?

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From the translatikn by C.Ramanujachai
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Watch "MS Subbulakshmi-Marugelara-Jayanta sri-aadi-tyagaraja(24)" on YouTube

https://youtu.be/laoe_dNmiws?si=10wQCYnPgxptNKra


Meaning:
O Raghava (Lord Rama)! Why do you need to conceal yourself? The Universe itself is your form, with the sun and the moon as your eyes. By deep contemplation, inquiry, and search, I have directly perceived that you are everything, and everything is within you. There is no place in my mind for any other God. I solicit your protection..
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ஜயந்தஸ்ரீ’ ராகத்தில் அமைந்த மருகேலரா என்ற பாடலை பாவேந்தர் பாரதிதாசன் ’மறைவென்ன காண் ஓ ராகவா?’ என்று தமிழில் மொழியாக்கம் செய்து வெளியிட்டிருக்கிறார்.

பல்லவி

மறைவென்ன காண் ஓ ராகவா?

அனுபல்லவி

மறைவேன் அனைத்தின் உருவான மேலோய்
மதியோடு சூர்யன் விழியாய்க் கொண்டோய் (மறை)

சரணம்

யாவும் நீயே என்றென் அந்த ரங்க மதில்
தேவிரத்தில் தேடித் தெரிந்துகொண்டே னையா
தேவரிரை யன்றிச் சிந்தனையொன் றில்லேன்
காக்கவேண்டும் என்னைத் தியாகராஜன் அன்பே! (மறை)



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Fascinating!
Bharathidasan must have done this translation and must have sung it while he was performing as a youngster in Pondicheri! When Subramanya Bharathi happened to listen to him at a gathering, he liked his music (I mean, of the then young carnatic musician) and encouraged him no end. Bharathidasan in turn became Bharathi's ardent student and follower (dAsan). Then, a poet of inspiring verses!

Even this early translation from telugu shows his penchant for poetry!

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In the translated script, the anupallavi line starts with maRavEn and not maRaivEn??!!

In this context:
Govindan,
How can we ever forget or fail to acknowledge your beautiful translations of Tygaraja's gems in not one but several languages!
A worthy collection--each song meticulously but beautifully translated! A life's work to be proud of!
Still, we take it for granted all such gifts

Rasikas.org members are proud of your amazing skill and patience in bringing to CM not just compositions of Sri Tyagaraja alone, but of other great composers as well, with your lovely translations in several languages, at that!

And, how we take it all for granted--all the work and the skill that have gone into your years of travail!

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"MS Subbulakshmi-
Daarini telusukonti-
Suddha saveri-aadi-tyagaraja(31)

Famous kruti on Devi at Thiruvotriyoor.
https://youtu.be/nK0tg4pLcng?si=a7crUdwhl9O93Njd

"Ms subbulakshmi -
Rara maa inti daka - Asaveri - Tyagarajae
Prahlada Bhakthi vijayam
https://youtu.be/N8omou7MdmU?si=0Aif-dL95_lYVUkh.


Wiki
Shuddha Saveri or śuddha sāveri is a ragam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music) and Yakshagana music. It is an audava rāgam (or owdava rāgam, meaning pentatonic scale). It is a janya rāgam (derived scale)of the Melakarta ragam Dhīraśaṅkarābharaṇaṃ which is 29th Melakarta raga. In Hindustani music it is called Durga.[1][2] According to the school of Muthuswami Dikshitar, this rāgam is called Devakriya.[1][2] Karnataka Shuddha Saveri, a janya rāgam of 1st melakarta Kanakangi, is called Shuddha Saveri by the Dikshitar school..
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Saveri (pronounced sāvēri) is a Carnatic music ragam. This raga is a janya of the 15th Melakarta raga Mayamalavagowla. This raga brings out karuna rasa, i.e. it brings mood of compassion.[1]
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Asaveri (asāvēri) is a rāgam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is a janya rāgam (derived scale) from the 8th melakarta scale Hanumatodi. It is a janya scale, as it does not have all the seven swaras (musical notes) in the ascending scale, and has a vakra (zigzag) descending scale..


Durusuka- Saveri- Adi- Shyama Sasthri-
MS Subbulakshmi
https://youtu.be/6M6fcHzw_f0?si=mtVrcsELKXGS78Xj
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Asaveri in HM is a parent scale corresponding to
Natabairavi in SMK system.

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Sri Ramachandra Kripalu
Bhajama_
MS Subbulakshmi_
Tulsi Das"

https://youtu.be/cR9f7nJ3edM?si=9W5UP05Xq30n4-Wr

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Lata Mangeshkar
sings
Malkaunsa xvid"

https://youtu.be/3IVJQXOhGSQ?si=T9lMumSb2qpXap_L

#LataMangeshkar​ - The Classical Prowess #HBDLata​ #HBD93​

......
"Aeri Aali Piya Bin -
Lata Mangeshkar"

Yaman

https://youtu.be/C4z2LXBAxQI?si=KUMhu1KiFNwV8ReF

From our Lata Goa Tribute show, our dear friend Archisman Mozumder showcases the classical prowess of Lata ji & how she is at par in skills with those legends & may be even more significant driver of the Art of singing for her reach. As Kumar Gandharva had made it clear "The time we take to Peak in our performances to give a feel of ecstasy to the audience is 30-35 mins with a significant focus and effort. Lata achieves & delivers the same magic in just 3.5 mins of her performance"

Another point that I see here is that most of the classical legends in their performance have strong focus on Raagdaari without giving character to the singer, but What Lata does is beyond this, keeping the film situation and character in mind, if she is singing the classical performance for a devotional saint, or for a stage dance performer, or for a House Wife taken a break from professional singing, or for a Tawayaf performing to her audience. Also highlighted by Chandrashekhar Rao's observation of her vocal powers where another character is driven & navigated by her voice.


Lata Mangeshkar is Alive and still is the fragrance in the air we breathe,. She will remain that never fading fragrance till eternity.

[Archisman Mozumdar, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Rao, Pavan Jha in conversation with Sachin Chitte for The Lata Memorial show in Goa - June 2022]

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Fine collection.
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.Rama Nama Sankeertanam |
M.S. Amma |
Nama Ramayana |
Sree Raghukula | Carnatic Classical Music..

https://youtu.be/VsNerAjPQzU?si=DFFvmiL84bcjFaBF
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00:00:04​ - Nama Ramayana
00:11:36​ - Mamava Pattabhirama
00:15:45​ - Sree Raghukula
00:24:53​ - Virutham Dheenova Rajya
00:29:05​ - Ram Milan Ke
00:32:16​ - Yaro Ivar Yaro
00:38:27​ - Ramantham Bhajeham
00:42:31​ - Namo Namo Raghukula Nayaka
00:46:22​ - Enagaanu Rama Bhajana
00:53:10​ - Raghuvamsa Sudha

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'Raaton Ke Saaye'
Lata Mangeshkar
Salil Chowdhary
Film annadaata..1972
Lara-ji 42 then.
Salilda was inspiration
for Ilayaraja.

https://youtu.be/aJz2mCcXe7E?si=GvIrC_rDD4sjQfA8

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Song - Baiyan Na Dharo
Artist - Lata Mangeshkar
Composer - Madan Mohan
Album - Dastak
Year - 1970
Lovely sitar .slso.

This song is based on Raga Charukeshi.
https://youtu.be/ML53g9TNgEw?si=cnAx0CCnQhbjgHm3