The popularity of Smt. Charulatha Mani's Jaya TV programme, 'Isai Payanam', has encouraged her to extend the concept to the longer concert format. In 'Isai Payanam', Charulatha explains the striking features of ragas in simple terms. She outlines the Carnatic compositions in the raga, and draws parallels with semi-classical pieces and film songs based on that raga, with crisp demonstrations.
The first 'Isai Payanam' concert was held on March 17 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, Chennai.
The first part of the concert, in featuring Hamsadhwani raga, is available as streaming video at kutcheribuzz.com:
http://kutcheribuzz.com/news/20070413/charulatha.asp
Starting from this week, You will be able to view the videos of the remaining part of the programme. One raga - a week. Every Saturday. For three more weeks.
The second 'Isai Payanam' concert will be held on Sunday, April 15 at The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (Main Hall), Mylapore, Chennai, at 6.30 pm.
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