A grand festival of Tamil Isai
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A grand festival of Tamil Isai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Raja Annamalai Mandram in Chennai came alive on December 21 as the Tamil Isai Sangam celebrated its 82nd anniversary with grandeur and tradition. This year, the Isai Perarignar award was bestowed upon Vedaranyam VG Balasubramaniam for his exceptional work in Tamil musicology, while S Naganatha Desikar was honoured with the Pan Isai Perarignar title for his expertise in Tamil musical traditions. “It felt like stepping into another world,” said Radha P, a long-time attendee of Tamil Isai Sangam events. Events like this make you proud to be part of such a setting.” The 82nd anniversary of the Tamil Isai Sangam was more than just a celebration — it was a heartfelt homage to the legacy of Tamil music.

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A movement that strove to secure the rightful place for Tamil at Carnatic music concerts
8 months, 3 weeks ago

A movement that strove to secure the rightful place for Tamil at Carnatic music concerts

The Hindu  

Speaking at the traditional oriental convocation aka the Sadas of the Music Academy in 2020, Suresh Krishna, chairman, Sundaram Fasteners Ltd, made a strong case for striking a balance between lyrics and music and said, “When language is not understood, the audience switches off.” He argued, “When a song in other than Tamil is rendered music dominates and not the …

How music evolved in Tamil Nadu since the Sangam era
1 year, 3 months ago

How music evolved in Tamil Nadu since the Sangam era

The Hindu  

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