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2 days, 4 hours ago

How Indian classical music got divided into Hindustani and Carnatic

Day 5 of the Academic Sessions at The Music Academy featured an interesting panel discussion with Pantula Rama, Subhashini Parthasarathy, and vidwan M.A. The session opened with Pantula Rama exploring the evolution of Indian classical music and the eventual division into Carnatic and Hindustani traditions. Ramanathan’s research also highlighted differences in oscillatory techniques, with Carnatic music carrying a lot of …

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6 days, 8 hours ago

I am the connecting link between two generations

The Hindu

As I enter the 80th year of my musical career, I look back at the many dimensions of Carnatic music that has left an indelible impression on me. Today, 9 a.m.: Bangalore Brothers; 11.45 a.m.: J. Yoga Kirtana; 1.30 p.m.: Ananya Ashok; 4 p.m.: Madurai T.N.S. Vittaldas Jayakrishna Dikshitar’s Maha Bhaktha Vijayam at 7 a.m.; Malladi Brothers’ vocal concert at …

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1 week ago

Explained: Why TM Krishna can't project himself as MS Subbulakshmi Award recipient

India Today

The Supreme Court on Monday barred Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna from identifying himself as a recipient of the Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi award. Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna should not be recognised as recipient of MS Subbulakshmi award: SC SC issues notice to vocalist TM Krishna, music academy, others, on plea filed by M S Subbulakshmi's grandson pic.twitter.com/zp7XabxLuE — Press Trust …

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1 week ago

Listening to music helps us discover the art within: Justice Muralidhar

The Hindu

Former Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, S. Muralidhar, on Sunday said that to discover the art within each of us, we must be prepared to let the music unpeel the layers below which it lies hidden and allow our artistic self to introduce itself to us. And it can happen if we don’t let our knowledge of music …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Young veena players reinvent the instrument for a wider reach

The Hindu

Picturise a concert hall filled with listeners maintaining pin-drop silence. Apart from this, there are several other modified veenas — Madhura veena developed by Kannan Balakrishnan, Chandra veena made by boutique veena makers in Kannur and Baradwaj Raman’s Sarasvitar. Veena players JT Jeyaraaj Krishnan and Jaysri Jeyaraaj Krishnan, regularly conduct veena festivals to commemorate the Muthuswami Dikshitar’s birth anniversary and …

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1 week, 6 days ago

The Margazhi Quiz

The Hindu

The Margazhi Quiz Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /10 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 10 | Who is known as the Sangita Pitamaha of Carnatic music? YES NO Answer : Purandaradasa SHOW ANSWER 2 / 10 | Name the author of the musical treatise Sangita Sampradaya Pradarsini. YES NO Answer : Subbarama Dikshitar …

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Pomp and splendour mark opening of three-day Sangeetha Neerajanam in Vijayawada

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Fanfare marked the inaugural ceremony of the three-day Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam at the Tummalapalli Kshetrayya Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on Friday. Describing the event as a celebration of local arts, and music, he underscored the need to promote the State’s culture, Gopi lauded the architectural vision of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and hoped for Telugu culture’s resurgence.He noted that …

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Union Minister Suresh Gopi highlights contribution of Telugu literature to Carnatic music

The Hindu

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism Suresh Gopi on Friday emphasised the ‘unparalleled contributions’ made by the Telugu language and literature to the Carnatic music. Speaking at the inaugural of a three-day music festival ‘Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam’, jointly organised by the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Culture, in Vijayawada, Mr. Suresh Gopi said …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Articulating cadences, notes

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: For many, Carnatic music is a comforting presence — the sound of a morning raga filling the house, the joy of concerts during Margazhi, or the familiar lyrics of a timeless kriti. For Vishakha Hari, Carnatic music’s magic lies in its power to unite — transcending barriers of caste, religion, and creed, touching hearts in ways words often cannot. …

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1 month ago

Varijashree Venugopal on Spreading Indian Classical Music Globally

Deccan Chronicle

Varijashree Venugopal, a child prodigy turned Grammy nominee, is redefining the boundaries of Indian classical music with her innovative fusion approach. Indian classical music in general has a huge space for improvisation, where the artist expresses their thoughts and emotions using the very intricately designed set of fundamentals of ragas and talas that we are taught to be mastered over …

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Board exam 2025 date sheet out for classes 10th, 12th; check CBSE, UPMSP, MPBSE, CHSE Odisha exam schedule

India TV News

Board exam 2025 date sheet: The countdown begins! Visit the official website of the concerned board Navigate the link to the 'Board exam 2025 date sheet' flashing on homepage It will redirect you to a PDF file containing the class 10th, and 12th board exam schedule Board Exam 2025: Websites to check datesheet CBSE board exam 2025 - cbse.gov.in MP …

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1 month ago

Madras HC stops Madras Music Academy from giving Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi award to TM Krishna

Op India

On Tuesday, the Madras High Court restrained the Music Academy from presenting the Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subulakshmi award to Leftist activist TM Krishna. Musicians pulled out of Madras Music Academy’s annual conference 2024 after the Academy conferred the Award to TM Krishna The Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subulakshmi award has been started to honour the Madras Music Academy each year. Earlier …

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1 month ago

Kanakadasa Jayanthi 2024: All you need to know about history, wishes

Live Mint

Kanakadasa Jayanthi, a public holiday in Karnataka, is being celebrated on Monday, November 18th, this year. Kanakadasa’s music and poetry focused on themes of devotion to Lord Krishna, promoting love and equality among all people, irrespective of caste or social status. Kanakadasa and the "Kanaka Dwara" Legend One of the most famous stories associated with Kanakadasa involves his devotion to …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha festival from November 8

The Hindu

The Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha, a three-day music festival, will be held in the city of palaces from November 8 to 10. The festival aims to celebrate the rich Carnatic music tradition of Mysuru while promoting lesser-known tourist destinations, cuisine, handicrafts, and textiles of Karnataka. The Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha festival represents a strategic opportunity for Mysuru and Karnataka to reinforce their …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Carnatica and Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha Launch 'Bharat Sangeet Utsav 2024' with Diverse Performances

The Hindu

Bharat Sangeet Utsav 2024 has been inaugurated, showcasing a diverse lineup of performances by renowned artists from the Indian subcontinent. The event will feature a variety of musical styles, including Carnatic, Tamil, and Bhakthi Sangeet, along with a Carnatic jugalbandi and a vocal duet between Sooryagayathri and Spoorthi Rao.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Symphony of Melodies: Exploring the Rich World of Carnatic Music at the 54th Annual Music Conference

The Hindu

The 54th annual music conference of the Bangalore Gayana Samaja will be held from November 3 to 10. The conference will focus on the practices, promotion, presentation, and research of Carnatic classical music. The event will feature a variety of concerts, including vocal concerts by renowned artists, flute jugalbandi, and vocal duets. The concerts will be held from 6 p.m. …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Renowned Violinist and Music Scholar Akella Mallikarjuna Sharma Passes Away

The Hindu

The passing of celebrated violinist and musicologist Akella Mallikarjuna Sharma leaves an irreplaceable void in the world of Carnatic music. Known for his skillful accompaniment to renowned vocalists, Sharma's contributions to the revival and exploration of Prastara Tala have enriched the field with new insights and perspectives. His dedication to excellence and commitment to purity have inspired countless musicians and …

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3 months ago

Contemporary Carnatic music band Agam gears up for a live gig

The Hindu

A city close to their heart? The musician of contemporary Carnatic music band Agam will be in the city for the weekend with his bandmates Harish Sivaramakrishnan, T Praveen Kumar, Swamy Seetharaman, Shiva Nagarajan, Jagadish Natarajan and Yadhunandan Nagaraj for a live gig. The musicians celebrate Hyderabad and cherish the music experience here because ‘the audience has a great appreciation …

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3 months, 1 week ago

A violin duo presented the East-West musical connect in brand new ways

The Hindu

The visual story of ‘Nakshatra’ – a concert performed at Bangalore International Centre by violin duo Arun Ramamurthy and Trina Basu, reflected two musicians seated side by side on a gently lit stage, the aural narrative spanned a richly detailed, living canvas of music that could be as large as you wanted it to be. The duo’s reimagining of this …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Enjoy music Made of Chennai at The Hindu festival on September 14 and 15

The Hindu

Festivals, almost by definition, ought to be egalitarian and collaborative. The Hindu’s upcoming 10-act musical event aspires to achieve exactly this by bringing musicians of diverse genres on a single platform The two-day celebration will explore Chennai’s music ecosystem, which is known for its proclivity to tradition, but is evolving to embrace new settings and sounds. Says Badhri Narayanan Seshadri …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

An experiment heard around the world: The making of L Subramaniam’s Global Fusion

Hindustan Times

L Subramaniam arrived in California in 1973, a heady moment for what was being called “East-West fusion”. Subramaniam, who played on Shankar’s iconic 1974 album Shankar Family & Friends, would spend the first decade of his career building on that legacy with a string of improvisational Indo-jazz records, incorporating Carnatic ragas and African-American rhythm to create a style he liked …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Spirit of Youth: A music series dedicated to promoting young Carnatic musicians

The Hindu

For aspiring young musicians, every concert opportunity is an acid test. In a pleasant irony, the charm of the old school music came as a whiff of fresh air in Dhanush Anantharaman’s vocal recital, which began with Tyagaraja’s ‘Tulasee dalamulache’ in Mayamalavagowla. After a tidy raga essay of Kalyani, Supriya flowed seamlessly into Patnam Subramania Iyer’s ‘Nijadasa varada’, where the …

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4 months, 1 week ago

When music-lovers walked along the beach with Carnatic vocalist Sandeep Narayan

The Hindu

The twilight breeze caressed the trees. Akshay Yashodharan on the guitar and Lalit Talluri on the flute took turns to play, and their imagination blended well with Sandeep’s singing. The flute, guitar and voice came together particularly well in these lines: Ootredutta uyir oinduvitta pinnum Kaatchi theliya villaye Aatru vellam karai thaandi vanda pinnum Daagam thaniya villaye Lalit’s choice of …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

South Side Story is bringing South India’s cultural legacy to Delhi

The Hindu

In its sixth edition now, radio 93.5 Red FM’s South Side Story is set to regale the capital’s culture enthusiasts with a bouquet of South Indian music, cuisine, handicrafts and performances. There is also a special edition, South Side Story Spotlight, which will invite fans on stage to show their talent.” Red FM had also invited independent musicians this June …

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How Indian classical music got divided into Hindustani and Carnatic

I am the connecting link between two generations

Explained: Why TM Krishna can't project himself as MS Subbulakshmi Award recipient

Listening to music helps us discover the art within: Justice Muralidhar

Young veena players reinvent the instrument for a wider reach

The Margazhi Quiz

Pomp and splendour mark opening of three-day Sangeetha Neerajanam in Vijayawada

Union Minister Suresh Gopi highlights contribution of Telugu literature to Carnatic music

Articulating cadences, notes

Varijashree Venugopal on Spreading Indian Classical Music Globally

Board exam 2025 date sheet out for classes 10th, 12th; check CBSE, UPMSP, MPBSE, CHSE Odisha exam schedule

Madras HC stops Madras Music Academy from giving Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi award to TM Krishna

Kanakadasa Jayanthi 2024: All you need to know about history, wishes

Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha festival from November 8

Carnatica and Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha Launch 'Bharat Sangeet Utsav 2024' with Diverse Performances

A Symphony of Melodies: Exploring the Rich World of Carnatic Music at the 54th Annual Music Conference

Renowned Violinist and Music Scholar Akella Mallikarjuna Sharma Passes Away

Contemporary Carnatic music band Agam gears up for a live gig

A violin duo presented the East-West musical connect in brand new ways

Enjoy music Made of Chennai at The Hindu festival on September 14 and 15

An experiment heard around the world: The making of L Subramaniam’s Global Fusion

Spirit of Youth: A music series dedicated to promoting young Carnatic musicians

When music-lovers walked along the beach with Carnatic vocalist Sandeep Narayan

South Side Story is bringing South India’s cultural legacy to Delhi