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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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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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5 months, 2 weeks ago

How violin exponent A. Kanyakumari put together a Carnatic choir

The Hindu

Conducting a large-scale Carnatic music choir is generally an energy-sapping exercise with disproportionately meagre returns in terms of melodic aesthetics. So, it was an enchanting evening as Team Mohana Dubai recently organised ‘Guru Vandanam 2024’ — a tribute to the violin exponent, who was also the chief mentor of the ensemble — at the Narada Gana Sabha Hall under the …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Want to master different aspects of Carnatic music? Listen to the stalwarts

The Hindu

Carnatic music students are often told to listen to yesteryear masters, in order to develop and finetune their art. Madurai Mani Iyer’s music appeared deceptively easy though. Ragas had quasi owners too, by the sheen engineered by some performers — Maharajapuram school came to be renowned for Arabhi and Mukhari; Semmangudi for Varali and Nilambari; and Ramnad Krishnan for Sahana …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Every ragam carries a certain emotion says Ranjani Sivakumar

New Indian Express

Smara Sada Manasa in Bilahari ragam, a composition by Swathi Thirunal, captivated the audience with its enchanting sangathis and tunes. Smarasada Manasa means ‘always remember, oh my heart,’” shared Ranjani, praising the lyrics. “Having the audience as passive listeners is one way, but building small bridges of interaction goes a long way,” Ranjani exclaimed. When asked about the trajectory of …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Noted Carnatic musician K.G. Jayan passes away

The Hindu

Noted Carnatic musician K.G. Though Vijayan died in 1988, Jayan continued his musical journey through devotional songs and Carnatic concerts. The duo underwent advanced studies at the Swathi Thirunal College of Music in Thiruvananathapuram and came out with flying colours in the ‘Ganabhooshanam’ course. Their unquenching thirst to delve in the world of Carnatic music took them to maestros, including …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

T.M. Krishna | The dissident vocalist

The Hindu

If two hypothetical roads diverged in the mature Carnatic woods, T.M. The idea of a Music Academy originally emerged as an offshoot of the All India Congress Session held in Madras in December 1927 as an institution that would set the standards for Carnatic music. It was here that Krishna, a prodigy who gave his first Carnatic concert at the …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Carnatic wars

The Hindu

Published : Mar 29, 2024 11:40 IST - 7 MINS READ The Sangita Kalanidhi is a coveted award given annually by The Music Academy, Chennai, to a Carnatic musician. This set off a string of protests in the Carnatic music community, with prominent musicians withdrawing from the year’s conference since it will be presided over by a person they accuse …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — March 27, 2024

The Hindu

Ceasefire call With the United Nations Security Council passing the resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramzan, one hopes for an end to the bloodshed and for greater sense to prevail. J. Radhakrishna Kurup, Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Kerala Though silent on the culpability of Hamas for the dastardly attack on Israel on October 7, triggering immense suffering for Palestinians, the …

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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 …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinmayi Sripada defends TM Krishna amid criticism: ‘He wants to dismantle casteism in Carnatic music’

Hindustan Times

Thodur Madabusi Krishna, also popularly known as T M Krishna has had many achievements in the art and music industry. However, Indian playback singer Chinmayi Sripada came in support of the vocalist and called out Carnatic musicians ganging up against him in a social media post. Chinmayi Sripada supported TM Krishna over backlash from the Carnatic music industry. Chinmay Sripada …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Meet sisters B Ranjani and B Gayatri, in the eye of the storm

Hindustan Times

Sisters B Ranjani and B Gayatri who have performed for more than 30 years together in the classical music world are now in the middle of a raging controversy after they announced their withdrawal from performing in The Music Academy this year as the institute awarded its top honour, the Sangita Kalanidhi, to T M Krishna. On Wednesday, the sisters …

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9 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin comes in defence of controverisal vocalist TM Krishna

Op India

On Saturday, the ongoing row in the Carnatic music industry took a political turn after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin extended support to controversial vocalist TM Krishna. #BREAKING | Music academy row turns political; Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin comes to TM Krishna's support after many from the Carnatic music industry withdrew from the music academic conference Tune in …

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9 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin backs TM Krishna on Sangita Kalanidhi award: 'Don't mix narrow politics into music'

Hindustan Times

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday backed Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna amid protests by several artists who have opposed the Sangitha Kalanidhi award for him. "My warmest congratulations and appreciation to the great singer TM Krishna for being selected for the 'Sangeetha Kalanidhi' award of The Music Academy," Stalin wrote on X. MK Stalin defends TM Krishna getting …

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9 months ago

‘MSS doesn’t need superficial custodians of her legacy’, says her great-grandson

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Seems like ‘returning awards’ and ‘boycott’ season is back; much ado about nothing.Carnatic music is not so new, simplistic, or shallow, that an award given to TM Krishna is going to validate every word or action of his. Surely, neither the music academy nor the executive committee that decided on this is going to be in total agreement or …

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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

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

How violin exponent A. Kanyakumari put together a Carnatic choir

Want to master different aspects of Carnatic music? Listen to the stalwarts

Every ragam carries a certain emotion says Ranjani Sivakumar

Noted Carnatic musician K.G. Jayan passes away

T.M. Krishna | The dissident vocalist

The Carnatic wars

Letters to The Editor — March 27, 2024

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

Chinmayi Sripada defends TM Krishna amid criticism: ‘He wants to dismantle casteism in Carnatic music’

Meet sisters B Ranjani and B Gayatri, in the eye of the storm

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin comes in defence of controverisal vocalist TM Krishna

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin backs TM Krishna on Sangita Kalanidhi award: 'Don't mix narrow politics into music'

‘MSS doesn’t need superficial custodians of her legacy’, says her great-grandson