Carnatic Music - Programmes on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Jul 2013, 18:13

Kshetra kritis of Syama Sastri, composed at various shrines that he visited, are not discussed nearly as much as those by the other two of the trinity. He has composed on deities at temples in places such as Tiruvayyaru, Madurai, Kanchipuram, Pudukottai, Vaitheeswarankoil and Nagapattinam. This feature presents a few such compositions.
http://radioweb.in/programs/syama-sastri-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 29 Jul 2013, 18:50

N C Vasanthakokilam was often compared to M S Subbulakshmi, and their careers took similar paths initially. Vasanthakokilam's high pitched voice was melodious with perfect intonation and enunciation. A highlight of her music.
http://radioweb.in/programs/n-c-vasanthakokilam

askn · Post by **askn** » 30 Jul 2013, 18:33

Programme presents a few of the Trinity's relatively lesser known and heard kritis, which have been composed in some rare ragas too. There is also a rendition of a composition by Vedavalli in the original form of raga Ritigaula, which uses the shuddha dhaivata.
http://radioweb.in/programs/trinity-rare-kritis-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 30 Jul 2013, 18:35

R Vedavalli is a well-known performer and respected teacher, musicologist and researcher. She is known for her classicism and depth of knowledge. Programme includes interview excerpts where she articulates on various topics related to music.
http://radioweb.in/programs/r-vedavalli-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 31 Jul 2013, 18:43

O S Thiagarajan sings Swarna Venkatesha Dikshitar's composition Swarna Kaala Bhairavam in raga Kalyani in an unusual tala - Sankeerna Jati Triputa
http://radioweb.in/programs/raga-kalyani-4

askn · Post by **askn** » 31 Jul 2013, 18:46

Pattabhiramiah is known for his javalis, dedicated to the deity at the temple at Tatakeswaram near Kumbakonam. Pattabhiramiah has also composed several javalis dedicated to Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar of Mysore. This feature presents the life and music of the composer of Javalis.
http://radioweb.in/programs/pattabhiramiah

askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Aug 2013, 18:55

Ragas that contain unnatural forms of notes are clubbed under the term 'vivaadi'. The use of vivaadi notes or scales has traditionally been discouraged because they bring about discordant combination of notes. This programme looks at a few ragas that are vivaadi scales or contain vivaadi notes, including a couple of ragas that are popular and widely sung.
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/vivaadi-ragas

askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Aug 2013, 19:06

K Varadachariar - musician, composer and guru - was given the title 'Tiger' by the King of Mysore. He was known for his unique style of singing, and his sense of humour. On this feature, author and music historian Sriram V, in his witty and engaging style, presents insights into the life of Tiger Varadachariar. Sriram also quotes from a radio interview given by Varadachariar himself, and from the memoirs of SY Krishnaswamy, a close friend of Tiger.
A tribute on his birth anniversary
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/tiger-varadachariar

askn · Post by **askn** » 02 Aug 2013, 18:59

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer sings a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Bhairavi. Semmangudi's RTPs were occasions when he let himself go, and his pallavis in ragas Keeravani, Shankarabharanam & Varali, to name a few, are testimony to the intensity and fervour that he brought into them. This pallavi in Raga Bhairavi is set to Triputa tala.
http://radioweb.in/programs/raga-bhairavi-1

askn · Post by **askn** » 02 Aug 2013, 19:04

Mysore V Ramarathnam was a vocalist, musicologist , composer, and a renowned teacher. He was the only vocalist disciple of the violin maestro, Mysore T. Chowdiah. His music is not only scholarly but also carries a unique blend of energy and soulfulness. This Artiste Highlight is a tribute to Mysore V Ramarathnam, and includes his songs and excerpts from an interview with his where he talks about various aspects of music
http://radioweb.in/programs/mysore-v-ramarathnam-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Aug 2013, 18:38

If there is one name that is applicable to the term “multi-faceted genius”, that would be S Balachander. He forever changed the way the veena was perceived and played. Not the old techniques vanished, but the fingering was enhanced significantly by the extreme note bending possibilities opened up by Balachander. A concert of Tyagaraja kritis by the veena maestro
http://radioweb.in/programs/s-balachander-1

askn · Post by **askn** » 04 Aug 2013, 18:28

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer was a vocalist who made a great impact on Carnatic music. The depth of his music and the heights that his career soared to gave him the title of the pitamaha of Carnatic music. This program carries a tribute to this legendary musician.
http://radioweb.in/programs/semmangudi-srinivasa-iyer-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 05 Aug 2013, 18:16

Apart from giving concerts, Vijayalakshmy Subramaniam is keenly interested and involved in music research and documentation of rare compositions. Vijayalakshmy Subramaniam has recently been presenting concerts under the theme of 'Kshetra', concentrating on compositions on deities of a particular temple, and involving both narration and music. A highlight of her music.
http://radioweb.in/programs/vijayalakshmy-subramaniam-0

satyabalu · Post by **satyabalu** » 06 Aug 2013, 06:20

Kannada composition of Dikshidhar has a neat Chittaiswaram ....Thiagaraja kriti in Dundupi is also a rare one.....listen to yamuna Kalyani & lalit ....after seemingly heavy theme on "Balambika..' '.Devi Sakthi Bhejothbhava".....In Preethi Bhojan you have it ALL in Dr.V.S concert!

askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Aug 2013, 18:24

Grand-daughter of the legendary vainika, Dhanammal, Brinda imbibed the soft and graceful style of Dhanammal's music and also the bold style of her guru, Naina Pillai. An hour of music of the vocalist T Brinda
http://radioweb.in/programs/t-brinda-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Aug 2013, 19:05

Dr M Balamuralikrishna with his evergreen rendition of Tyagaraja composition Nagumomu Ganaleni in raga Abheri
http://radioweb.in/programs/raga-abheri

askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Aug 2013, 19:06

There are several composers who have contributed to Carnatic music - such as Papavinasa Mudaliar, Chidambara Bharati, Achyuta Dasa and Annamalai Reddiyar to name a few - whose compositions and stories are less well known. This feature presents compositions of a few such composers.
http://radioweb.in/programs/lesser-known-composers-2

askn · Post by **askn** » 08 Aug 2013, 19:16

Ritigaula is a janya of the 22nd melakarta, Kharaharapriya. The raga’s appealing quality and ability to put one in a contemplative mood can provide relish to the soul, too. This programme includes renditions of Ritigaula, along with information about the specific attributes of swaras and usages of the raga
http://radioweb.in/programs/ritigaula-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Aug 2013, 18:32

M L Vasanthakumari, who was known for her effortless pallavis, often in not-so-common ragas and complex talas, sings a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in the audava raga, Shuddha Dhanyasi. The pallavi on this programme, Kanaka Sabhesha Jagadeesha Natana Prakasha, is set in Khanda Jati Triputa Tala, Tisra Nadai, a tala with 9 beats and three counts to a beat.
http://radioweb.in/programs/raga-shuddha-dhanyasi

askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Aug 2013, 18:39

Trichur V Ramachandran was a senior student of G N Balasubramaniam. He was awarded the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi for the year 2012 capping nearly five decades of being one of the main adherents of the GNB style. A highlight of his music in connection with his birthday on August 9th.
http://radioweb.in/programs/trichur-v-ramachandran-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Aug 2013, 18:29

Pattabhirama Pandit has a powerful voice that carries a lot of energy. In addition, his is a lively, open-throated manner of singing; this, together with his infectious on-stage presence, makes watching him live on stage a pleasure.A concert by the exciting musician, Pattabhirama Pandit, a disciple of Palghat K V Narayanaswamy
http://radioweb.in/programs/pattabhirama-pandit

askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Aug 2013, 16:44

Popularly known as Vikku Vinayakram, he is an international celebrity with his imaginative playing on the ghatam. Vikku is renowned for his crisp play and deep knowledge of rhythm. An hour of music with songs featuring the ghatam maestro TH Vinayakram. Includes a fascinating performance of Shobhillu Saptaswara with M Balamuralikrishna on the viola , T H Vinayaram on the ghatam, Shanthi Rao on the veena & Umayalpuram K Sivaraman on the mirdangam
http://radioweb.in/programs/th-vinayakram

askn · Post by **askn** » 12 Aug 2013, 18:08

Uppalapati Ankiah was strong in laya and a specialist in the rendition of pallavis. He created a niche for himself in the music world, working on rare tala structures. An hour of music of the vocalist and laya expert, in his memory
http://radioweb.in/programs/uppalapati-ankiah-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 13 Aug 2013, 18:03

In a career spanning 75 years TK Murthy has to his credit several achievements. As a child Murthy was fascinated by rhythm, more specifically the mridangam. When he was 15, he started playing for MS Subbulakshmi and played for her for over five decades, touring all over the world with her. An hour of music featuring the mridagnam maestro TK Murthy, in connection with his birthday on August 13th
http://radioweb.in/programs/tk-murthy

askn · Post by **askn** » 13 Aug 2013, 18:12

Prince Rama Varma, is a direct descendant of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma and Raja Ravi Varma. His music is noted for its strict adherence to tradition coupled with his own brand of creativity. His enthusiasm and charming on-stage demeanour endear him to connoisseurs, listeners and students alike. An hour of music featuring the vocalist and vainika Rama Varma, in connection with his birthday on August 13th
http://radioweb.in/programs/rama-varma

askn · Post by **askn** » 15 Aug 2013, 17:11

Kalpakam Swaminathan's veena playing style closely followed the vocal, and it was built on reproducing the gamakas and graces of the voice. Her music was very much like her - simple, direct, elegant and evocative, without using technical artifices to produce effect. A tribute to this elegant vainika of the Thanjavur bani, in connection with her birth anniversary on August 15th
http://radioweb.in/programs/kalpakam-swaminathan-1

askn · Post by **askn** » 15 Aug 2013, 17:12

Simhendra Madhyamam, the 57th melakarta, belongs to a set that also includes Shanmukhapriya, Dharmavati and Hemavati each striking in its own way. Simhendra Madhyamam carries a depth of feeling and shringara bhakti is one of the moods associated with the raga. Exploring the raga through compositions
http://radioweb.in/programs/simhendra-madhyamam-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 17 Aug 2013, 19:28

The Bombay Sisters, C Saroja & C Lalitha sing a Ragam Tanam Pallavi in Raga Todi. The pallavi is a well known one, and has been performed over the years by various masters of Carnatic music - Nelatha Marulu Kontini Vaanipai Chaala Sadaananda. It is set in Adi tala, 4 kalais.
http://radioweb.in/programs/raga-todi-5

askn · Post by **askn** » 17 Aug 2013, 19:31

Shertalai K N Ranganatha Sharma has a rich, deep and sonorous voice that is also capable of fine modulations and subtle graces. His music is traditional and at the same time has an easy presence that would appeal to both the connoisseur and the layman.
http://radioweb.in/programs/shertalai-k ... tha-sharma

askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Aug 2013, 17:56

Maharajapuram V Santhanam was one of the most popular musicians ever He was a master of the concert stage. He could gauge his audience and change instantly his concert programme accordingly. This Artiste Highlight features Maharajapuram Santhanam, and plays a few of the compositions and ragas that have his stamp on them.
http://radioweb.in/programs/maharajapuram-v-santhanam

askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Aug 2013, 18:23

Neraval is the musical and aesthetic exploration of a line from a given composition. At its best, a neraval exercise brings out underlying facets of the feeling in the lyric. The famous story is told of G N Balasubramaniam's choice of the line 'Thaapathraya' in the charanam of Sri Subrahmanyaaya Namaste as against the usual 'Vaasavaadi', which changed the way people looked at the song and the neraval. This programme has four renditions that include a neraval section, with one by GNB himself.
http://radioweb.in/programs/neraval-2

askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Aug 2013, 18:40

A Kanyakumari has been a violinist, teacher and experimenter for more than four decades. After starting out as an accompanist, Kanyakumari soon moved on to centrestage with the violin, as soloist and part of instrumental ensembles that she created. Her playing is known for its remarkable poise and its total lack of self-indulgence. This programme presents one hour of music by A Kanyakumari as both solo artiste and as part of a small instrumental ensemble.
http://radioweb.in/programs/kanyakumari-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 21 Aug 2013, 18:24

A feature of the life and works of the father of the padam - Kshetragna. Kshetragna's greatest contribution to music are his padams, composed in rare ragas, with beautiful lyrics and moving tunes. The padams describe longing for the Lord and depict the relationship between the nayaka and nayaki
http://radioweb.in/programs/kshetragna

askn · Post by **askn** » 22 Aug 2013, 19:07

Sringeri is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage centers in Karnataka, and is home to the Sarada Peetham established by the revered spiritual leader Adi Sankaracharya. Featuring songs by various composers, on the deities at Sringeri.
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/sringeri

askn · Post by **askn** » 22 Aug 2013, 19:09

Chakravakam the 16th Melakarta raga has a devotional feel, and is suitable for a range of compositions from kritis to bhajans and viruttams. Chakravakam is a popular raga, and its janya ragas include Malayamarutam, Bindumalini, and Valaji.
A look at the raga through compostions
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/chakravakam

askn · Post by **askn** » 23 Aug 2013, 18:00

Mala Chandrasekhar continues the style of playing of the Sikkil Sisters. She combines the strongest aspects of both Kunjumani's clear classic lines with Neela's flair and expressiveness. An hour of music by the flautist Sikkil Mala Chandrasekhar, in connection with her birthday on August 23rd.
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/sikkil- ... ndrasekhar

askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Aug 2013, 17:51

The Lalgudi style of violin playing is known for its robustness and fine modulations that take advantage of the violin's characteristics. Lalgudi Jayaraman and his sister Srimathi Brahmanandam forged one of the first popular violin duos on the Carnatic stage. This concert of the violin duo also features Mani Iyer as one part of the double mridangam support, with the other being his son, T R Rajamani. The concert also shows why the Lalgudi Jayaraman-Srimathi Brahmanandam duo were so popular.
http://radioweb.in/programs/l-jayaraman-srimathi-b

askn · Post by **askn** » 25 Aug 2013, 17:54

Nithyashree Mahadevan is among the top vocalists in the field and has been performing for around 2 decades now. Nithyasree’s singing combines many salient aspects of the DK Pattamal school like good diction and precision in rhythmic intricacies with a commanding and expressive voice. A highlight
http://radioweb.in/programs/nithyasree-mahadevan

askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Aug 2013, 18:31

M S Anantharaman comes from one of the famous violin families in Carnatic music. In a distinguished career of more than seven decades, M S Anantharaman has been accompanist and violin soloist in Carnatic music, and also been on the Hindustani music stage as accompanist. Today, his impeccable technique is still on evidence even as he remains one of the senior most violinists and musicians on stage. A showcase on his 89th birthday
http://radioweb.in/programs/m-s-anantharaman

askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Aug 2013, 18:31

Sangitha Kalanidhis C Saroja and C Lalitha, better known as the Bombay Sisters, have been performing as a duo since 1963. The Bombay Sisters, apart from being one of the most popular duos in Carnatic music, and also have a large and varied repertoire of compositions of various composers. This programme is in connection with C Lalitha's birthday, which falls on August 26
http://radioweb.in/programs/bombay-sisters-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Aug 2013, 18:28

Mysore Nagaraj was a remarkable child prodigy who matured quickly to emerge as one of the top violinists in India today. Mysore Nagaraj and younger brother Mysore Manjunath make a formidable violin duet team. Mysore Nagaraj is known for his strict adherence to classicism, as well as his refined and extraordinary creativity. A highlight on his birthday on August 27th.
http://radioweb.in/programs/mysore-nagaraj

askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Aug 2013, 19:05

T N Rajarathnam Pillai was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was called as the ‘Nagaswara Chakavarti’ or 'emperor of nagaswaram'. While he led a colourful and bohemian life he also pioneered great changes for and improvement in the condition of nagaswaram musicians. A tribute to the legend in connection with his birth anniversary, the 27th of August
http://radioweb.in/programs/t-n-rajarathnam-pillai-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Aug 2013, 17:49

Lord Krishna is one of the most beloved Gods in the Hindu pantheon of deities. He is revered by people in the myriad roles that he plays - adorable child, naughty playmate, the handsome lover of Radha and so on. Composers through the ages have sung on several of the above roles of Krishna. This feature presents some such compositions, by eminent composers of the pre-trinity
http://radioweb.in/programs/baaro-krishnayya

askn · Post by **askn** » 29 Aug 2013, 18:33

Abhogi is elegant raga and a janya of the 22nd melakarta, Kharaharapriya. Abhogi evokes mellow and vibrant moods. This programme includes many rare kritis and the very popular composition 'Sabhapatikku Veru Daivam' too, apart from information on the different facets of the raga.
http://radioweb.in/programs/raga-abhogi-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 31 Aug 2013, 17:15

B N Suresh was one of the most promising flautists. Having been fascinated by the flute as a child, his talent was recognized by none other than T R Mahalingam. B N Suresh deeply admired the work that Mahalingam had done in advancing the technical range of the flute, but tried to use the technique to approximate the flute to the vocal style because in Carnatic music the song, with its lyrics, is the basis of performance. A concert by the flute maestro
http://radioweb.in/programs/b-n-suresh-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Sep 2013, 18:24

Chembai, as he was popularly called, had a voice with a 'Bell Metal' quality, and his child-like manner endeared him to audiences. Chembai was one of the stars of the recording era, and was one of the first Carnatic musicians to have a "concert set" released commercially. On the occasion of Chembai's birth anniversary, this programme plays some of his vintage recordings, where the clarity of his singing, and his complete control singing at great speed, are evident.
http://radioweb.in/programs/chembai-vai ... bhagavatar

askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Sep 2013, 18:35

Bombay Jayashri is among the musicians who is equally comfortable, whatever the genre of music. Her classical music has an essentially meditative nature, though she also delves into quick and exciting musical passages with ease. On the concert stage, she has confined herself to vocal Carnatic music; her training, however, has extended to Hindustani vocal and Carnatic veena. With her versatility, Bombay Jayashri Ramnath has had plenty of opportunities to handle devotional music and cross-genre experimental projects, the outcomes of many of which have been critical and popular success.
http://radioweb.in/programs/bombay-jayashri-ramnath

askn · Post by **askn** » 05 Sep 2013, 18:34

Ranjani is a janya or derivative of the 59th melakarta Dharmavati. It uses totally 6 notes but a different set of 5 notes for the ascending and descending scale, making it asymmetric. The movement of notes in such a raga lends a different character and enhances the beauty of the raga. The programme includes this and a few other kritis along with a varnam and tillana . All this, along with information on different facets of the raga.
http://radioweb.in/programs/ranjani

askn · Post by **askn** » 05 Sep 2013, 18:34

Madurai T N Seshagopalan is an artiste of wide-ranging abilities. He is one of the most versatile and creative musicians on the scene now. Over the last three decades and more, Seshagopalan has explored various aspects of Carnatic music in a distinctive manner that has given him a special place. This programme plays an hour of Madurai T N Seshagopalan's music, including one piece on the veena, on the occasion of Seshagopalan's 65th birthday on September 5.
http://radioweb.in/programs/madurai-t-n-seshagopalan

askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Sep 2013, 19:25

A selection of short Ragam Tanam Pallavis from a larger project titled Ragas Through Pallavis that Neyveli R Santhanagopalan did with 75 ragas. Through these short expositions of the pallavi lasting 3-10 minutes each, including an alapana and kalpana swaras, Santhanagopalan presents the essence of the ragas, ranging from the classical and weighty to the light ones. This programme is in connection with Santhanagopalan's 50th birthday on September 6
http://radioweb.in/programs/selection-ragas