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askn · Post by **askn** » 24 Mar 2013, 19:22

Suguna Purushottaman is one of the most highly respected musicians and teachers in Carnatic music. A stalwart of five decades of concert experience, Suguna Purushottaman is both classically aesthetic and technically adept. She is also accomplished in playing the veena. This artiste highlight featuring her vocal music is in connection with her birthday on March 24.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Mar 2013, 18:40

The programme features renditions in ragas Mayamalavagaula, Athana, Natakurunji, and Lalitha with renditions by S Sowmya, Parassala Ponnammal, Malladi Brothers and Ananthalakshmi Sadagopan.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Mar 2013, 18:44

T R Subramanyam, or TRS, as he is referred to in the Carnatic fraternity, has had the rich experience of tutelage under Musiri Subrahmanya Iyer and teaching experience as professor of music. He is unique in the way he has managed the difficult task of fusing a cerebral approach with an interesting way of presenting music.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Mar 2013, 18:49

Ragamalikas are some of the most popular and looked-forward-to pieces in a concert. They usually make their appearance in the last quarter of a performance. Featuring some popular and lesser known ragamalika compositions, apart from a viruttam and shloka.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Mar 2013, 18:55

Kanchipuram occupies a unique status as it is one of the few kshetras where all three members of the trinity, Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri have composed. The town is one of the seven most holy cities of India. This feature presents some kritis on temples in Kanchipuram.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Mar 2013, 19:12

Savita Narasimhan sings Swati Tirunal's composition, Paahi Jagajjanani Santatam in Raga Vachaspati.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Mar 2013, 19:16

There are many references in compositions to the eyes of deities. They have been likened to a flower or its petal, mostly the lotus, innumerable times. But the context in which these allusions are made bring out the variety in songs. Here is a selection of some kritis that are descriptive in nature, and also begin particularly with phrases describing the eyes.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 29 Mar 2013, 19:07

R. Vedavalli's talent for music was identified early on by Madurai Srirangam Iyengar and got her started on vocal lessons. From a very young age, Vedavalli won several awards in prestigious competitions, In 2000, she received the Sangeetha Kalanidhi. An hour of music by the senior musician, teacher, and expert at pallavi.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 29 Mar 2013, 19:11

Looking at the different aspects of Shankarabharanam, a raga that has one of the most universal and also is a raga fundamental to the Carnatic canon, with compositions from complex kritis to very light songs. The programme includes some popular kritis and also a couple of relatively rare songs.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 29 Mar 2013, 19:17

S Sowmya sings a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Kaanada. The pallavi is set to Chatusra Jati Triputa tala, Khanda nadai. The pallavi line is "Narada Gaana Lola Naada Geeta Paripaala".
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askn · Post by **askn** » 30 Mar 2013, 18:58

Vijay Siva is among the top vocalists in the field. He has been performing for many years now. Today he not only represents the DK Jayaraman bani or style but has carved his own niche among the Carnatic audiences through the unique characteristics of his singing. This artist highlight is in connection with his birthday on March 29
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askn · Post by **askn** » 30 Mar 2013, 19:30

Sumitra Vasudev is a musician strictly in the traditional mould. She has been a student of Sangita Kalanidhi R Vedavalli for over two decades. She has her guru's uncompromising approach, and her music exhibits a similar depth, and concentration on the fundamental and technical aspects. A Kutcheri in two parts
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askn · Post by **askn** » 31 Mar 2013, 19:10

A selection of a few evergreen classical compositions. Includes Sogasuga Mridanga, Maamavatu Sri Saraswati, Mahadeva Siva Shambho with renditions by Lalgudi Jayaraman, K V Narayanaswamy, Mysore Nagamani Srinath and others
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askn · Post by **askn** » 31 Mar 2013, 19:16

Koteeswara Iyer was the first to compose songs in Tamil in all the Melakarta ragas. The songs are dedicated to his family deity, Muruga, and hence the compendium's title ‘Kanda Ganamudam'. His songs have simple structures and also have many sangatis as well as chittaswaras, raga and vaggeyakara mudras.
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satyabalu · Post by **satyabalu** » 01 Apr 2013, 19:53

* After Antharanga Bhakthi--shatvida margini there is a Thaigaraja kriti Nenendu vedagudura "
* All old timers are included in the album.
*Nice if you include other young artists as well in your next album of KI.

askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Apr 2013, 20:36

Songs with alapana in ragas Kedaragaula, Vasanta Bhairavi and Varali with renditions by S Sowmya, S Kalyanaraman and S Rangarajan
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askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Apr 2013, 20:38

Vasuda Kesav hails from a musical family of Mysore. She has been performing music concerts for over two decades, and her singing adheres to traditional classical style. She is currently under the tutelage of P S Narayanaswamy. An hour of music of A Vasuda Kesav, vocalist in the classical mould
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askn · Post by **askn** » 02 Apr 2013, 19:30

One hour of a selection of instrumental music with renditions by Lalgudi GJR Krishnan, Mysore Nagaraj & Manjunath , Gottuvadyam Narayana Iyengar and more
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askn · Post by **askn** » 02 Apr 2013, 19:34

Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai has a rich cultural heritage and was a cultural and commercial centre. The Pandyan King Kulasekara built a great temple and created a lotus shaped city around the temple. Compositions on the temple and its deities
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askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Apr 2013, 20:00

Madurai Somasundaram sings Tyagaraja’s Koluvamare Gada in his inimitable style , in raga Todi
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askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Apr 2013, 20:06

O S Thiagarajan has, for over two decades now, been known for his dependable and uncompromisingly classical music. O S Thiagarajan comes from a musical family, and he absorbed his musical aesthetics from his father, O V Subramaniam, a well-respected guru. This Artiste Highlight is in connection with O S Thiagarajan's birthday on April 3.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 04 Apr 2013, 19:03

Some compositions in Carnatic music are attributed to the wrong composer, because composers may have a common signature, or mudra. In some cases, songs attributed to a composer may differ in style, giving rise to the suspicion that they may not be by that composer. This programme presents a few such compositions.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 04 Apr 2013, 19:07

Athana has a majesty that is comparable to some of the major ragas like Shankarabharanam and Kalyani, but it is relatively limited in its scope. It is probably the ability to convey such grandeur even within its limited scope that makes it unique. We look at aspects and includes well known and rare compositions. This is Part 2 of the two-part programme on Raga Athana.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Apr 2013, 18:42

The Tanjavur district has a great tradition of carnatic music, and has been the birthplace of several eminent musicians. Thanjavur district is also known for its ancient temples, which have been praised in several carnatic music compostions. This feature presents compositions on some temples in the city of Thanjavur.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Apr 2013, 18:45

Featuring a RTP in Rasikapriya, the 72nd and last melakarta raga, played on the veena by B Kannan. His gurus are Vasantha Krishnamurthy, Pichumani Iyer and S. Balachander
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askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Apr 2013, 18:49

Allepey Venkatesan is the of the most senior musicians now following the Ariyakudi style. His music is classically founded, and he strictly follows paddhati. A concert in two parts.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Apr 2013, 19:49

One hour of instrumental music, including a couple of rare renditions. Includes renditions by Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Nadamuni Band, Jayaprada Ramamurthy & more
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askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Apr 2013, 19:55

Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar was one of the most important composers of the 20th century. He composed 108 kritis on Devi Chamundeshwari of Mysore and also 108 kritis on Lord Shiva. His varnams, kritis and tillanas carry the distinctive stamp of his compositional style.. This programme plays a few of his compositions.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Apr 2013, 18:27

A selection of kritis being sung with swara elaborations in the ragas Pantuvarali, Shankarabharanam, Mohana Kalyani and Varamu , with renditions by Sikkil Gurucharan , Shertalai K N Ranganatha Sharma and others
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askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Apr 2013, 18:32

This feature takes a look at the melakarta raga classification systems. The vainika Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh presents the evolution of the Melakarta raga system. We also look at some other raga systems
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askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Apr 2013, 20:18

R K Srikantan is identifiably the senior-most and cherished vocalist in Carnatic Music from Karnataka. Known for his adherence to shruti with perfect emphasis on sahitya and bhaava, R K Srikantan's music is holistic and thoroughly appreciated by a commoner and also a connoisseur. A highlight of his music
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askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Apr 2013, 18:20

An introductory look at Audava Rageas - the five-note ragas in Carnatic music. Audava Ragas are some of the most popular, and include Mohanam, Hindolam, Amritavarshini, Revati and Niroshta.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Apr 2013, 18:58

Parvati is the consort of Lord Shiva, and the mother of Ganesha and Subramanya. She has both mild and terrible aspects. As Gowri, she is the auspicious one, as Durga and Kali, she is destructive. This feature presents some aspects of Goddess Parvati, through Carnatic compositions.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Apr 2013, 19:02

GNB has for long been known for its comprehensive treatment of Tyagaraja's Tiruvotriyur Pancharatna kriti in Raga Shuddha Saveri - Daarini Telusukonti. Here GNB gives an elaborate treatment to the raga and the composition.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Apr 2013, 20:16

Many compositions that are popular, including those of master composers such as Purandaradasa and Annamacharya, whose original music was lost and which were retuned by various people.. This programme compositions of lyricists whose works have been tuned by others
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askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Apr 2013, 20:22

Kalyani the 65th melakarta raga and one of the important ragas in Carnatic music, and arguably the most important of the prati madhyama ragas. Muthuswami Dikshitar's Bhajare Re Chitta and Kamalambam Bhajare are well known kritis, as is Swati Tirunal's Pankaja Lochana. Exploring the raga. Part 1 of a two part feature
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askn · Post by **askn** » 13 Apr 2013, 08:27

Lalgudi Jayaraman plays a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Shankarabharanam and set to Khanda Jati Triputa tala (Mishra Nadai).
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askn · Post by **askn** » 13 Apr 2013, 08:30

Mysore Nagamani Srinath is a multifaceted personality - musician, teacher, composer, author and director. She is a disciple of Ramnad Krishnan, and has imbibed much of his vast knowledge and unique style. This artist highlight is in connection with her birthday , which is on April 12th.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 13 Apr 2013, 18:21

Sikkil Gurucharan comes from a family steeped in music. He has been steadily moving up the ranks in the last few years, and is recognized as one of the rising stars of Carnatic music. A concert of Sikkil Gurucharan in two parts
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askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Apr 2013, 18:17

Featuring some songs that have acquired familiarity and popularity over time. These songs are also invariably favourite pieces in concerts and strike a special chord in the minds of listeners. Includes Shobhillu Saptaswara, Bhajare Re Maanasa, Bhaavayaami Gopala Baalam
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askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Apr 2013, 18:21

If there is one name that is applicable to the term "multi-faceted genius", that would be S Balachander. His life reads like a constant quest - and mostly successful, too! The context here might be that of a Carnatic musician, but Balachander was also a composer, film director, film producer, actor, chess player, and adept at playing a whole range of musical instruments, mostly self-taught. And what's more, he was good at all this too! A tribute.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 15 Apr 2013, 19:33

An occasional theme where all the songs have a full-fledged alapana preceding them. This edition has alapanas in ragas Sahana, Pantuvarali and Bilahari , with Nisha Rajagopal, Malladi Brothers and T R Subramanyan
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askn · Post by **askn** » 15 Apr 2013, 19:36

Swati Tirunal, the royal composer of Travancore, was a contemporary of the Trinity, and his musical output consists of a wide variety of compositions, including kritis, keertanas, varnams, tillanas, bhajans, padams and javalis. A selection of popular kritis od Swati Tirunal in connection with his 200th birth anniversary, which falls on April 16.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 16 Apr 2013, 19:15

S. Sowmya is an accomplished musician, having learnt from Dr. S. Ramanathan, and Smt. T Mukta. An hour of music presented by S. Sowmya, in connection with her birthday on April 16th.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 16 Apr 2013, 19:17

Swati Tirunal, the royal composer of Travancore, was a contemporary of the Trinity. , This is the second part of the special in connection with Swati Tirunal's bicentennial, which falls on April 16, A selection of rare kritis of Swati Tirunal.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 17 Apr 2013, 18:44

The temple at Tiruvaiyyaru is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Pranatharthihara, and his consort Dharmasamvardhani. Tiruvaiyyaru is where Tyagaraja lived, and his samadhi is on the banks of the river Kaveri. This feature takes you through the temple at Tiruvaiyyaru and also plays some of the popular songs composed on the deities at the temple
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askn · Post by **askn** » 17 Apr 2013, 18:47

Muthuswami Dikshitar's Sri Venkatagireesham Aalokaye presented by V R Dileep Kumar, in raga Surati and set to Adi tala
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askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Apr 2013, 18:22

There various types of compositions in Carnatic music, each with different structure and characteristics. In Part 1, the musician and musicologist Dr T S Satyavathi talks about geethams, jatiswaras, swarajathis, varnams. keertanas and the evolution of the kriti from the keertana.
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askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Apr 2013, 18:26

Kalyani is the 65th melakarta raga and is one of the important ragas in Carnatic music, and arguably the most important of the prati madhyama ragas. The programme looking at the raga and compositions in it. Part 2 of the two part series
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askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Apr 2013, 18:52

The Bombay Sisters, C Saroja and C Lalitha, sing a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Purvikalyani. The pallavi is set to Chatusra Jati Triputa tala, and the pallavi line is "Chintita Manoratha Poorvikalyani Amba Devi".
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