Further Classifications in General
(Apr. 10,2000)
In short, a concert is usually started with a Ghana raga, followed by rendering of compositions in a Naya raga, concluding with the delightful alapanas of Desika ragas.
Space of Colours
- Dr. S. Gopalie (Apr. 7,2000)
Space of Colours is an evocative title, particularly when it comes to describing music and musical performances.
Music and Mayhem in TTK Hall
- L. Subramani (Apr. 1,2000)
In the past, the Music Academy would have been an unlikely venue for a
programme of this kind.
Lec-dem by Dr. Srivatsa on Dikshitar's
"vaara krithis"
(Apr. 1,2000)
A lecture demonstration by Dr. V. V. Srivatsa on Muthuswami Dikshitar's "Vaara Krithis" was organised at Raga Sudha hall by the Devaganaavali Trust on March 26.
Interview with Ghatam Karthik
- S. Suresh (Mar. 25,2000)
Today, Karthik has accompanied almost all top-ranking artistes in the Carnatic music front.
In Tune with the Computer
- L. Subramani (Mar. 23,2000)
Developed by Sonic Foundry, a company based in the United States, Acid is also one of the cheapest softwares traded in the market.
Ragas and their classification
- Aananda Surabhi (Mar. 22,2000)
The modern conception of a raga dates from the time of Matanga Muni (5th Century AD). Ragas are classified into two. They are Janaka and Janya ragas.
The Concept of Raga and Its Description
- Aananda Surabhi (Mar. 21,2000)
The outstanding feature of Indian Classical Music is the `RAGA' Concept. Raga is the Pivotal concept of Indian Classical Music.
Art of Indian Music
- Aananda Surabhi (Mar. 20,2000)
`MUSIC' is an integral part of India's Culture. Among the 64 Arts, the Art of Indian Classical Music is deemed as the best of the living systems of Music in the World.
"Music is above differences"
- Prasanna (Mar. 02,2000)
Prasanna shows no reluctance to accept that he is confident to experiment with any form of music today.
Music is in his blood & veins!
(Mar. 01,2000)
What makes him different from others is that he is one of the youngest music directors, composers, lyricists and also a pop-artiste.
Dancing Damsel from Japan
Translated by Sujatha Pradeep (Feb. 28,2000)
The first step that I placed into the world of
Bharata Natyam changed my entire life.
Benjamin Zephaniah,
the poet - performer from Britain by Vasanthi Sankaranarayanan
(Feb. 23,2000)
Benjamin is the kind of modern apostle who may be able to make a difference in the unequal justice perpetrated by human beings and their systems.
Global Music in Local Stages
by L. Subramani (Feb. 21,2000)
Whatever the situation may be, we love to perform in any venue because we feel so delighted to entertain the crowd and get their support.
Of Violins, Marriage and Global Music
by Anupama Sekhar (Feb. 19,2000)
On the professional front, Dr. L. Subramaniam leaving Kamal Hassan's 'Hey Ram' project has attracted a lot of media attention.
Thyagaraja
Aradhanas in the City - a report by Jayanand (Feb. 12,2000)
This was one among the spate of Thyagaraja aradhana
festivals being organized by many of the Sabhas in the city.
SOUNDS OF SILENCE by Rajat C
Kumar (Feb. 10,2000)
The evening began to warm up after the entry of music director Deva and from then on the
audience was kept spellbound with a string of popular numbers.
Facing East - A different
perspective by Arvind R. Krishna (Feb. 06,2000)
'Facing East' is the newest of fusion music in town. A six member fusion-band with master
artistes like John Wubbenhorst, Dave Pietro and our own Subash Chandran
Sarvani Sangeetha Sabha
concludes its Annual Festival by K.Baskaran (Feb. 04,2000)
Here is a sabha with a difference, in Chennai, - a sabha that is run fully by ladies, and
one that is consistently organizing music concerts.
Nervo is the Nurve oil by
Saurav Bardhan (Feb. 03,2000)
Six young men and a lady are absolutely passionate about their work.
Music all round the
year by Malavika Swaminathan (Feb.
03,2000)
In Chennai, concerts happen all round the year.
L. Subramaniam - live
in concert (Feb. 02,2000)
The much-awaited visit of L Subramaniam and his global Music Festival came alive in
Chennai.
Sampradaya - Centre
for the Music traditions of South India (Feb.
02,2000)
Reviving tradition and culture has been the trend in the past few years.
The Tiruvayyaru Festival
(Jan 29,2000)
On the banks of the river Cauvery, Saint Tyagaraja attained salvation.
Tyagaraja Aradhana at Sri
Tyagaraja Sangeetha Vidwat Samajam, Mylapore (Jan 25,2000)
The 153rd Aradhana Mahotsavam of Saint Tyagaraja at the Sri Tyagaraja Sangeetha Vidwat
Samajam, Mylapore, was inaugurated on Monday, the 24th of January by Sri. B.R. Kumar,
Station Director, A.I.R. Chennai. Sangeetha Kalanidi Sri. T.K. Govinda Rao presided over
the function.
Tyagaraja Aradhana
(Jan 25,2000)
Every year on 'pushya-bahula panchami' day, thousands of musicians throng the sanctum
sanctorum of Saint Tyagaraja at Tiruvaiyaru on the banks of the river Cauvery to offer
their musical tributes to the great composer.
Journey in a World of Jazz (Jan 19,2000)
Dr. Jani Malmi, a qualified medical practitioner and one of the most stylish guitarists in
Finnish Jazz, decided to get off the patterned, weary jazz highway.
Sundowners with Vilma by
Saurav Bardhan (Dec
18,1999)
Let us get one thing straight, a happy lifestyle does not have to mean only
a grim feature of grilled cottage cheese with peanut butter or devilled prawns.
A Curtain Raiser to the Music
Festival by L.Subramani (Nov
19,1999)
The audience was entralled by Sriram’s precision in rendering the Krithis and the
efficient way in which he handled them. The clarity that he showed in tone and his divine
voice vouched for his superior inherent talents.
"Millennium Magic" sets
the right tone for the Music season by R.Prabhuram (Nov 17, 1999)
One should have been present to see the thunderous applause which Shivamani received when
he appeared amidst the crowd with his tongs. The only sound that echoed throughout was
'Shivamani', 'Shivamani'.
Madras, Music and the
Academy by T.L.Raghavan (Nov 16, 1999)
Come December it is music all over in Madras alias Chennai. There is a nip in the air (the
only cold month in the calendar for Chennai) and you can find hordes and hordes of men and
women in near festive dresses humming a tune or two as they busy catapulting themselves
from their homes.
IT is not Enough
by L.Subramani (Oct 26,1999)
In the strange world of music, where we often come across artists who would boastfully
describe what music means to them, we could find one for whom music's divinity springs
forth from the inner sanctum and manifests itself as kindness and respect for others.
Living in a harmonious family and dragging herself to the unfathomable levels of
achievement.
Melodious violin duo by
Nandini and Lalitha
"Music is a divine profession. Not everyone is blessed
with it. By nature, we have an interest and aptitude for it, so we want to take it to
still greater heights." Famous words by two talented sisters, gifted with the magical
touch – the ability to evoke mellifluous refrains from a simple musical instrument,
the violin, at the sheer touch of their fingertips.
In the defense of Boy bands
and their fans... by Lavanya
"Boy bands = girl music"; in other words, the Boy band kind of music is
something that no self respecting male would ever be caught dead listening to.
Musical
Instruments In The Making The Craft by Shobha Mathur Pandian
Tamil Nadu has always been a hotbed of a rich and varied heritage of cultural life. Music
and dance have formed the backbone of the ordinary Tamilian since aeons in time.Musical
instruments are determined not only on the basis of their types, but also according to the
occasions for which they are used. |
