New Zealand Carnatic Music Society celeberates 10th Annivars

Sam Swaminathan · Post by **Sam Swaminathan** » 28 May 2008, 08:32

Dear members of Rasika forum

Though it is well over 15 years ago the sweet strains of carnatic music first sounded in this beautiful country of NZ, a formal organisation NZCMS was set up by a group of enthusiasts in the year 1998. This week we are celeberating the 10th annivarsary of this organisation. From a mere group of people, this organisation has grown with membership of over 300 with about 15 teachers imparting music education to young and old alike. We are recongnised by the Madras University as a "Distant Learning Centre" for carnatic music offering certificate and diploma courses thru the teaching arm of the society " Centre of Learning".

Here is a link to our organisation....

http://www.nzcms.org/Sangeeth_Utsav_2008_Programme.htm

Please join us in these celeberations and if you are unable to, please do send your good wishes for a glorious future.

We need the blessings of all of you in spreading this wonderful music in this beautiful land.

Sam

cacm · Post by **cacm** » 28 May 2008, 08:39

Dear SAM,
CONGRAGULATIONS & BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS. I know how difficult it is to do what you are successfully accomplishing for our culture and music. It is highly appropriate your family is continuing to spread & educate the rest of the world & the new generations of Indians. Regs, V.K.Viswanathan

vijay · Post by **vijay** » 28 May 2008, 12:08

Dear Sam, congratulations and all the best for keeping up the good work!

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 28 May 2008, 19:27

Sam,

Congratulations for doing your bit to spread the joys of CM around! ('yAm peTra inbam ivvayagam peruga'!)

Lakshman · Post by **Lakshman** » 28 May 2008, 19:37

My very best wishes to you and your group Sam.

cienu · Post by **cienu** » 28 May 2008, 20:07

Sam,

Amazing work in distant New Zealand. And to think that it is now 10 years since you and your group of friends had started.

BTW , there is a Vidvan Swaminathan who is performing on the violin. Was curious to know if it was you ?

PUNARVASU · Post by **PUNARVASU** » 28 May 2008, 20:08

'Tirai kadalOdi diraviyam thEdi
TiraikadlOdi sangeethamum parappi
naRpaNi puriyum umakku
enadu nalvAzththukkaL'
All the best and congratulations.

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 28 May 2008, 20:11

Hearty Congratulations Sam.
Keep It up.
Warm regards To Yamini And Ramesh, too...

msakella · Post by **msakella** » 28 May 2008, 20:12

Dear brother-member, Sam Swaminathan, I sincerely appreciate your efforts in keeping our culture intact even in such a far off place. I wish you all the best. amsharma.

VK RAMAN · Post by **VK RAMAN** » 29 May 2008, 00:31

Sam Swaminathan Sir,

Can you treat us Rasikas with the recordings? Singapore is getting popular with Rasikas, so will we like New Zealand.

Sam Swaminathan · Post by **Sam Swaminathan** » 29 May 2008, 05:51

cienu......yes, it is "yours faithfully".....dreading the saturday I have to perform solo in front of messrs Ganesh Kumeresh, Easwaran and Aruna Sairam....I can already visualise them rolling on the carpet laughing.....

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 29 May 2008, 05:57

It may not be out of place to let members know that Sam was once an integral part of the Chennai Theatre Circuit and is also known for being a Stand Up Comedian.
So Sam , If you see them start rolling with laughter, you could always switch over ....

mohan · Post by **mohan** » 29 May 2008, 06:17

Sam and NZCMS good luck with the program. We get to see most of the India-based artistes in Sydney a couple of weeks later!

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 29 May 2008, 08:45

Best wishes to NZCMS!
Sam,
Keep them laughing if there is going to be a comedy routine. As for the violin playing, impress them! Best of luck!

prashant · Post by **prashant** » 29 May 2008, 09:10

Congrats and good wishes, Sam!!!

Nick H · Post by **Nick H** » 29 May 2008, 15:52

Congratulations on your success, best wishes for the future, and best wishes for your personal performance. From hearing Cool's news, I can only hope that, if speaches are included, it will be you making them!

prashant · Post by **prashant** » 29 May 2008, 16:17

Awaiting the recording of your performance, Sam.

Sam Swaminathan · Post by **Sam Swaminathan** » 02 Jun 2008, 04:38

The Isai Vizha commorating the 10th annivarsary NZ CMS went off beautifully with two full days of music by both local as well as overseas artists. Thank you to all of you for all the best wishes....we need more support like this and I am sure very soon we will be celeberating the 20th annivarsary, when we oldies will take the back seat and let the show be run by the youngsters, who performed beautifully in their allocated slots.

I will put up a more detailed report soon.

Thank you all once again for your support..............regards...............Sam

bilahari · Post by **bilahari** » 02 Jun 2008, 16:48

Sam, my very best wishes to you and and the NZ society. And of course, waiting for the recording!

vasanthakokilam · Post by **vasanthakokilam** » 02 Jun 2008, 21:17

Congratulations Sam.

appu · Post by **appu** » 07 Jun 2008, 16:35

Hello Sam

Any music uploads or Youtube video clippings available on the New Zealand festival yet.