Carnatic Music - Programmes on www.radioweb.in

askn · Post by **askn** » 22 Oct 2013, 19:12

Tyagaraja, the foremost composer in Carnatic music, is also one of the most expressive in the way he uses words, ideas and statements. He is a wonderful storyteller and his manner of expression makes him a katha kaalakshepam specialist, with the colourful and dramatic manner in which he conveys what he wants to say. This programme includes a few of his compositions where he uses striking metaphors or comparisons to substantiate the idea that he deals with in the songs.
http://radioweb.in/programs/tyagaraja-1

askn · Post by **askn** » 23 Oct 2013, 18:45

K V Narayanaswamy presents one of his silken renditions. He presents the Tyagaraja kriti Evarura Ninnu Vina in raga Mohanam
http://radioweb.in/programs/raga-mohanam-5

askn · Post by **askn** » 23 Oct 2013, 18:51

Ragamalika, literally a garland of ragas, is a very popular form of composition. In these compositions, various segments are set to different ragas, with a smooth and melodious transition from one raga to the next. Ramaswami Dikshitar composed several ragamalika pieces including the 'Ashtottara Shata Raga Tala Malika', said to be the longest composition in Carnatic music, with 108 ragas, and 108 talas! This feature presents a few ragamalika compositions and a couple of ragamalika shlokas.
http://radioweb.in/programs/ragamalika-3

askn · Post by **askn** » 24 Oct 2013, 18:10

Duos have for long had a special appeal, right from the time of the Alathur Brothers to today when there are quite a few popular duos performing Carnatic music, whether vocal or instrumental. This programme presents renditions by a few duos, including the Bombay Sisters and the Rudrapatnam Brothers
http://radioweb.in/programs/duos-carnatic-music-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 24 Oct 2013, 18:19

Rasikapriya, the 72nd and last melakarta. Rasikapriya is one of the vivaadi ragas of Carnatic music. These type of ragas can sound slightly disharmonic on the one hand but also have an uncommon beauty due to their distinct personality. This programme includes information about the raga, including its constituent notes, and also songs in the raga.
http://radioweb.in/programs/rasikapriya-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Oct 2013, 07:17

Madurai Mani Iyer was a musician with a unique style. His music had a quality all his own. While the expression was unfettered and soulful, the content had a sparkling quality that carried the listener with him. This programme is in connection with his birth anniversary and features songs by him and information on his life.
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/madurai-mani-iyer

askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Oct 2013, 17:42

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askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Oct 2013, 18:11

An hour of music by the vocalist Pantula Rama, in connection with her birthday on October 27th On the programme she presented an selection of Annamacharya songs
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/pantula-rama-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 28 Oct 2013, 18:47

Sundareswarar Temple, Kovur is one of the Navagraha temples in Chennai and has a shrine dedicated to the graha Budha. The presiding deity Sundareswara and His Consort Sowndarambika are also known as Thirumayileeswarar and Thiruvudainayaki respectively. On this feature, we present the Kovur Pancharatna Kritis composed by Tyagaraja
http://radioweb.in/programs/kovur-pancharatna

askn · Post by **askn** » 29 Oct 2013, 19:11

A feature on the life and works of the poet philosopher Sadashiva Brahmendra.
Sadashiva Brahmendra was a Jeevan Mukta, who knew the bliss of self-realisation. He composed poems in Sanskrit, which are prevalent in the Bhajan Sampradaya. Presenting some popular and rare songs of Sadashiva Brahmendra.
http://radioweb.in/programs/sadashiva-brahmendra

askn · Post by **askn** » 30 Oct 2013, 18:30

MLV's musical talent was obvious, and she cut her first records when she was still a young teen. Once she came on the Carnatic music concert circuit, it took only a short time for people to notice her obvious strengths as a musician - her quick grasp of concepts and her mastery of the technical intricacies of the art. This Artiste Highlight features MLV and plays an hour of her music in her memory
http://radioweb.in/programs/m-l-vasanthakumari-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 31 Oct 2013, 17:52

Raga Mohanam , one of the earlier pentatonic scales and a very popular raga in Carnatic music. This raga carries an exclusive charm on account of its harmonious combination of notes .They provide for a great ease of rendition and yet lend themselves to deep gamakas. The 2nd part includes 2 varnams and looks at some specific aspects and approaches in various compositions
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/raga-mohanam-part-2

askn · Post by **askn** » 31 Oct 2013, 17:52

Raga Mohanam , one of the earlier pentatonic scales and a very popular raga in Carnatic music. This raga carries an exclusive charm on account of its harmonious combination of notes .They provide for a great ease of rendition and yet lend themselves to deep gamakas. The 2nd part includes 2 varnams and looks at some specific aspects and approaches in various compositions
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/raga-mohanam-part-2

askn · Post by **askn** » 31 Oct 2013, 18:30

Apart from giving concerts, Vijayalakshmy Subramaniam is keenly interested and involved in music research and documentation of rare compositions. She 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. An hour of music of this versatile musician, in connection with her birthday on October 31st
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/vijayal ... ramaniam-1

askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Nov 2013, 18:48

M K Thyagaraja Bhagavathar was a singing movie star of the 1930s and 1940s. Over two decades, he starred in 14 Tamil movies, which had some of the most melodious classical melodies of the time This programme, featuring a selection of MKT's movie songs ranging from his best hits to some of his rarer gems, is a tribute to this multi-faceted artiste in his memory
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/m-k-thy ... bhagavatar

askn · Post by **askn** » 02 Nov 2013, 18:27

Muthuswami Dikshitar is known for the wide range of kritis he composed. He composed kshetra kritis, incorporating several details of the temples he visited. He created majestic vilamba kala kritis, as well as kritis with samashti charanam. Muthuswami Dikshitar composed 72 kritis in the mela ragas of the asampoorna paddathi. He also created simple nottuswara songs, influenced by the western music bands. Presenting some lesser heard compositions of Muthuswami Dikshitar.
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/muthuswami-dikshitar-3

askn · Post by **askn** » 02 Nov 2013, 18:34

Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna came into the Carnatic music concert scene as Master Balamuralikrishna, and immediately won notice from audiences. In the years since then, he has established himself firmly as one of the most talented youngsters, with his classical approach that also allows for ample individuality and creativity. This concert features a good mix of easy, weighty and rakti ragas, and has Todi and Dharmavati as the main pieces.
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/kunnaku ... alikrishna

askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Nov 2013, 18:10

Shaadava ragas, or six-note ragas, are not as common or as popular as five-note ragas. Five-note and seven-note scales are seen in many musical systems around the world, but six-note scales do not appear to be the foundation of any major music system. In Carnatic music, too, six-note ragas are not much fewer in number, at least as far as popularity is concerned. This programme features a few six-note ragas in different combination of swaras, including a couple with asymmetric arohana-avarohana combinations.
http://radioweb.in/programs/shaadava-ragas

askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Nov 2013, 18:12

The jalatharangam is a melodic percussion instrument. It consists of a set of ceramic or metal bowls of different sizes that are filled with water so that each of them produces a particular note when they are struck. Anayampatti S Dhandapani was the son and disciple of Anayampatti Subbaiyer, who was Asthana Vidwan of Mysore and Ramanathapuram. Dhandapani and his brother Ganesan were among the very few exponents of this instrument. This programme featuring renditions of Anayampatti Dhandapani, on his birth anniversary on Nov 3
http://radioweb.in/programs/anayampatti-s-dhandapani

askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Nov 2013, 17:50

The sound of her veena is distinctive, with its clear ringing tone and forceful playing. Over four decades and more of concert performances, Gayathri has proved to be a versatile musician whose grasp of the technical aspects of Carnatic music becomes evident through her effortless and melodious playing. This programme plays an hour of Carnatic music by E Gayathri on the veena in connection with her birthday on Nov 9.
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/e-gayathri

askn · Post by **askn** » 09 Nov 2013, 17:55

Vedavalli is a senior vocalist, teacher, pedagogist, researcher and acclaimed speaker. She received the prestigious Sangeetha Kalanidhi award in the year 2002 and is one of the few women recipients to receive it. Today, she is considered an authority on aspects relating to both the theory and practice of music. The programme includes an interview excerpt apart from songs and information and is in connection with her birthday on the 9th of Nov
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/r-vedavalli-1

askn · Post by **askn** » 13 Nov 2013, 18:37

Gaula is an ancient raga with an audava vakra shadava scale and carries the dignity of an ancient melody. Gaula has a special rishabha, known in music terminology as the ekashruti rishabha. The raga has the distinction of being one among the ghana ragas. ‘Dudukugala’ from the famous pancharatna kriti set of composer Tyagaraja is in this raga . This programme includes information on the raga and some well-known and rare compositions
http://radioweb.in/programs/gaula

askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Nov 2013, 18:33

Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar was a musician, composer, charismatic exponent of Harikatha, and a seasoned punster! He has to his credit almost 400 musical compositions, the largest among the post-Trinity composers. The range of his compositions includes many different types of Varnams, as well as Kritis and Tillanas.
http://radioweb.in/programs/harikesanal ... agavatar-2

askn · Post by **askn** » 14 Nov 2013, 18:36

Srimushnam V. Raja Rao has more than five decades of association with the mridangam. However, few know that he is also a vocalist who went through a routine of vocal lessons prior to his mridangam classes. He has since achieved familiarity and fluency with every percussive art - khanjira, ghata, morsing, konnakkol. Raja Rao has pioneered certain soft strokes that blend and synchronize with the tempo of the main artiste. An hour of music with songs featuring the Mrindangam Vidwan Srimushnam Raja Rao
http://radioweb.in/programs/srimushnam-raja-rao

askn · Post by **askn** » 15 Nov 2013, 18:13

K. V. Narayanaswamy was a disciple of Ariyakudi Ramauja Iyengar, but unlike his guru who excelled in madhyama kala, KVN specialised in vilamba kala renditions as well. He was influenced by the styles of Musiri Subramania Iyer and the Veena Dhanammal family. These influences gave a soft, soothing touch to his music and enhanced the bhava or emotional element. An hour of music by the master of bhava K.V. Narayanaswamy, on his birth anniversary on November 15th
http://radioweb.in/programs/palghat-kv-narayanaswamy

askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Nov 2013, 18:22

Mysore V Ramarathnam was a vocalist, musicologist , composer, and a renowned teacher.The only vocalist disciple of the violin maestro, Mysore T. Chowdiah, Ramarathnam's music training was an eclectic mix with inputs from, and interaction with, various stalwarts. His music is not only scholarly but also carries a unique blend of energy and soulfulness.
http://radioweb.in/programs/mysore-v-ramarathnam-1

askn · Post by **askn** » 18 Nov 2013, 18:32

Apart from being a multi-faceted musician, M Balamuralikrishna who also plays the viola, veena and kanjira in addition to being one of the foremost vocal musicians, is also a composer. This Composer Showcase plays a few of his compositions that give a broad idea of the range of his musical creations. Of course, since he has also sung a couple of the songs, one also gets a glimpse of the musician in him!
http://radioweb.in/programs/m-balamuralikrishna

askn · Post by **askn** » 19 Nov 2013, 18:10

Vidhushi Shanti Rao is a vibrant veena artist known for pure classicism and virtuosity. She was trained in the Tanjore and Mysore styles of veena playing. She has received acclaim for her innovation of the "Double stringed Veena". She established the Veena Vani Institute of Music, Indiranagar, Bangalore. A highlight of the music of the vainika
http://radioweb.in/programs/shanthi-rao

askn · Post by **askn** » 20 Nov 2013, 18:51

In the Carnatic repertoire of songs, devaranamas or dasarapadas are a distinct set and carry a special appeal. The composers who composed these pieces are the haridasas of Karnataka. They were followers of the dwaita philosophy and composed songs bearing philosophical and devotional content..Kanakadasa is one among them. This programme includes popular songs like ‘Baro Krishnayya’ among others and information about the composer. It commemorates the Kanakadasa Jayanthi, the Birth Anniversary of the composer which is on the 20th of November
http://radioweb.in/programs/kanakadasa

askn · Post by **askn** » 22 Nov 2013, 18:22

Tyagaraja has composed three musical operas or Geya Natakas. Prahlada Bhakti Vijayam, describes the depth of Prahlada's devotion. Prahlada Bhakti Vijayam, which is in five acts, has 45 songs in 29 ragas and also has Telugu/Sanskrit poetry. It also includes many songs that are popular but are not widely known to be part of Prahlada Bhakti Vijayam.The first part of a two-part feature.
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/prahlad ... -vijayam-i

askn · Post by **askn** » 22 Nov 2013, 18:22

Sankara Sastry came from a family of celebrated classical musicians. Sastry was known for his graceful playing on the veena He composed several keerthanas, javalis and bhajans and his operas in Hindi and regional languages are also very popular.An hour of his music in his memory
http://www.radioweb.in/programs/emani-sankara-sastry

askn · Post by **askn** » 26 Nov 2013, 18:01

A tribute to the musician and musicologist Sulochana Pattabhiraman. She was known for her scholarship and encyclopaedic knowledge,and was a much sought after guru.
This program is in connection with her birth anniversary on Nov 27.
http://radioweb.in/programs/sulochana-pattabhiraman

askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Nov 2013, 18:10

T Rukmini has served in the field of Carnatic music for over 50 years. She has provided violin support to several senior artists as well as younger musicians. She has given vocal concerts and has also provided vocal support for Bharatanatyam dance programmes. Rukmini is a Top graded violin artist and A grade vocalist. An hour of music featuring the violinist T Rukmini, on her birthday on November 27th
http://radioweb.in/programs/t-rukmini

askn · Post by **askn** » 27 Nov 2013, 18:14

Vidwan Shri S. Shankar is a highly accomplished and popular artist. Shankar is an ‘A ~ TOP’ artist on All India Radio and Doordarshan. He won the first prize in A.I.R. competition in 1973, Best Musician Award by the Bangalore Gayana Samaj & the Best young musician award by The Music Academy, Chennai. An hour of music of this senior musician, on his birthday on November 27th.
http://radioweb.in/programs/bangalore-s-shankar

askn · Post by **askn** » 29 Nov 2013, 18:26

With seven decades of musical experience behind her, Parassala Ponnammal has been reckoned as one of the best musicians of Kerala. Her music, pure and pristine, continues to enthrall listeners.
An hour of music of her music on her 89th birthday on Nov 29th.
http://radioweb.in/programs/parassala-p ... ighlight-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 01 Dec 2013, 18:03

Mysore Vasudevacharya was a towering musical personality, tracing his musical lineage to Saint Tyagaraja. He was a prolific composer with more than 200 compositions Some of his most popular kritis are Brochevarevarura in Khamas, Devadideva in Sunadavinodini and Bhajare Re Manasa in Abheri. On this program, we feature some of his lesser known compositions, in ragas that he has used for some of his most popular kritis.
http://radioweb.in/programs/mysore-vasudevacharya-2

askn · Post by **askn** » 02 Dec 2013, 18:20

Born into a family of musicians with rich lineage and steeped in pedigree music, she represents the fourth generation of music practitioners in her family. Jayashri, today not only bears the torch of the Lalgudi tradition, but has also evolved a distinct style of her own. With a career extending over two decades, Jayashri is today among the most sought after Carnatic musicians. An hour of music of on her birthday on December 2nd.
http://radioweb.in/programs/bombay-jayashri-ramnath

askn · Post by **askn** » 03 Dec 2013, 18:18

Maharajapuram Santhanam was the quintessential performer, and as many people have vouched, knew his audience inside out. His well-structured concerts had all the ingredients in the right quantity, and his concerts were some of the best-attended Carnatic music events during his time. Bho Shambho was one of those pieces that could be called a blockbuster, managing as it did to bring the house down !
http://radioweb.in/programs/maharajapur ... nam-hilite

askn · Post by **askn** » 04 Dec 2013, 17:52

Kalaimamani Nagai Muralidaran is one of the top ranking violin artists today. His skillful handling of the violin and excellent grasp of the raga and laya make him the accompanist of choice of all the leading vidwans. An hour of music with songs featuring the violinist Nagai Muralidharan, in connection with his birthday on December 4th.
http://radioweb.in/programs/nagai-muralidharan

askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Dec 2013, 18:35

The all-woman instrumental ensemble, headed by senior ghatam artiste, Sukanya Ramgopal., Stree Taal Tarang, plays a RTP in Raga Mohanam
http://radioweb.in/programs/raga-mohanam

askn · Post by **askn** » 06 Dec 2013, 18:40

Dr. Kadri Gopalnath is India’s premier classical saxophonist and the world’s foremost recognized pioneer of carnatic classical music on the saxophone. When he was young, Kadri saw the saxophone being played in the Mysore Palace band set. Thrilled on hearing the vibrant tone of the saxophone, Gopalnath decided to master it. An hour of his music on his birthday on Dec 6th.
http://radioweb.in/programs/kadri-gopalnath-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 07 Dec 2013, 19:32

Launching Artist Radio & Improved Artist Pages

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askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Dec 2013, 18:10

Most of Subramanya Bharathi’s literary and musical output was a result of his commitment to India's independence and to social upliftment and change. Bharathi's poems are mostly songs to be sung, and he himself tuned them to appeal to common folk. His patriotic songs and the verses and songs that he wrote visualizing Krishna in various roles, have over the years become very popular. This programme features a few of these ever-popular songs and compositions of Subramanya Bharathi in connection with his birth anniversary on Dec 11th
http://radioweb.in/programs/subramanya-bharathi

askn · Post by **askn** » 10 Dec 2013, 18:12

Rarely is an artist so completely synonymous with an art form as M S Subbulakshmi is with Carnatic music. The aura of her personality and the quality of her voice captured the hearts of listeners like no other musician. Every song she popularised still retains the special tag of the ‘MS hit’. We present some of these on this programme which carries a tribute in her memory
http://radioweb.in/programs/m-s-subbulakshmi-0

askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Dec 2013, 18:17

Kadri Gopalnath, who celebrates his birthday on Dec 11, plays the Tyagaraja kriti, Mokshamu Galadaa in Raga Saramati
http://radioweb.in/programs/raga-saramati

askn · Post by **askn** » 11 Dec 2013, 18:19

Sri M. Chandrasekharan is considered an expert in the laya aspects, recognizing and adapting to intricate rhythmic patterns with ease and grace. Sri Chandrasekharan also presents vocal concerts, and sometimes sings along during his solo violin recitals. This programme presents the music of the violinist, in connection with his birthday on December 11.
http://radioweb.in/programs/m-chandrasekharan

askn · Post by **askn** » 12 Dec 2013, 18:10

Akhila Ulaga Nagaswara Chakravarti Tiruvavaduthurai N. Rajarathinam Pillai, was a colourful, bohemian character, who dominated the carnatic music world for half a century. His playing was marked with brilliance, be it racy renditions or slow explorations
Presenting the music of the nadaswaram maestro TN Rajaratnam Pillai.
http://radioweb.in/programs/t-n-rajarathnam-pillai-1

askn · Post by **askn** » 16 Dec 2013, 18:23

A Tribute to the first woman harikatha exponent Saraswati Bai who was hailed as the first `Lady Bhagavatar'. The programme includes recordings of Saraswati Bai and expert inputs on her by music historian Sriram V.
http://radioweb.in/programs/c-saraswati-bai

askn · Post by **askn** » 16 Dec 2013, 18:27

Among the janya ragas, the terms swarantara ,audava and shadava are used to indicate the number of notes in the scale. These refer to 4,5 and 6 notes respectively. Ragas with 5 notes in the ascending scale and 6 notes in the descending scale are termed as audava shadava ragas. They include common ones like Sama, Saraswati and Manirangu and others like Malahari, Jayantasena and Gaudamallar. A feature on the Audava Shadava ragas
http://radioweb.in/programs/audava-shadava

askn · Post by **askn** » 17 Dec 2013, 18:39

Walajapet Venkatarama Bhagavatar and his son, Walajapet Krishnaswamy Bhagavatar were the forerunners of the Walajapet sishya parampara. Venkataramana Bhagavathar was the devoted chief disciple of the saint composer Tyagaraja. He was instrumental in recording the numerous compositions of Tyagaraja in palm leaves for posterity. Presenting the life and compositions of Walajapet Venkataramana Bhagavatar,
http://radioweb.in/programs/walajapet-v ... bhagavatar